The Empress is coming to an finish.
Netflix‘s present telling the dramatic story of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz has been renewed for a 3rd season, which shall be its final.
One of many greatest Netflix Europe exhibits of the previous few years, The Empress began with Elisabeth assembly Franz and has labored its approach by way of their courtship and the empire. In Season 2, they have been attempting to take pleasure in their recent marital bliss when darkish clouds gathered over Schönbrunn Palace. Elisabeth needed to battle not just for her household but additionally for the integrity of her soul.
The ultimate season will probably air in 2026. The Empress has been one among Netflix’s greatest non-English language exhibits down the years. The Worldwide Emmy-winning Season 1 stayed within the world Netflix Prime 10 of non-English exhibits for 5 straight weeks in 2022. Final yr, Season 2 made its approach into the Netflix Prime 10 in 84 nations, in line with the streamer.
Showrunner Katharina Eyssen mentioned: “It typically leaves me speechless to see how many individuals now we have been in a position to attain and contact all around the world with The Empress. To have the ability to proceed and conclude this story along with our workforce and the distinctive ensemble forged is nothing lower than a present.”
Katja Hofem, Netflix’s VP Content material within the DACH area, added: “The viewers has adopted Empress Elisabeth’s life by way of joyful, thrilling and dramatic instances within the final two seasons. How great that we will proceed telling this story in a 3rd season, with the great workforce in entrance of and behind the digital camera and with Sommerhaus as our manufacturing companion.”
The Empress stars Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan and Johannes Nussbaum, with Eyssen as soon as once more performing as showrunner. Government producer is Robert Eyssen, Jochen Laube and Fabian Maubach. Scarlett Lacey additionally returns to the third season as EP.
