The Empress

Maria Theresa ascends to the throne at only 23 years old – while expecting her fourth child, and manages the state of Austria on the verge of collapse. It takes a diplomatic masterpiece for Maria Theresa to win allies and, eventually, revitalize an empire that influenced the rest of Europe for almost 150 years. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.

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S1 E1 - Episode 1
December 10, 2021
1 h 39 min
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The bright Maria Theresa is forbidden from marrying her beloved Franz Stephan and thus reigning as Empress, but she’s determined to find a solution.
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S1 E2 - Episode 2
December 10, 2021
1 h 42 min
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Now in power, Maria Theresa must earn respect within the court and in Europe, while dealing with a series of events that jeopardize her marriage.
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