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 will probably be its final.
One of many greatest Netflix Europe reveals of the previous few years, The Empress began with Elisabeth assembly Franz and has labored its means by way of their courtship and the empire. In Season 2, they had been making an attempt to get pleasure from their recent marital bliss when darkish clouds gathered over Schönbrunn Palace. Elisabeth needed to combat not just for her household but additionally for the integrity of her soul.
The ultimate season will seemingly air in 2026. The Empress has been considered one of Netflix’s greatest non-English language reveals down the years. The Worldwide Emmy-winning Season 1 stayed within the international Netflix High 10 of non-English reveals for 5 straight weeks in 2022. Final 12 months, Season 2 made its means into the Netflix High 10 in 84 international locations, in keeping with the streamer.
Showrunner Katharina Eyssen stated: “It generally leaves me speechless to see how many individuals we now have been capable of attain and contact all around the world with The Empress. To have the ability to proceed and conclude this story along with our staff 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 occasions within the final two seasons. How fantastic that we are able to proceed telling this story in a 3rd season, with the fantastic staff in entrance of and behind the digicam 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. Govt producer is Robert Eyssen, Jochen Laube and Fabian Maubach. Scarlett Lacey additionally returns to the third season as EP.
