‘The Empress’ is a German Netflix series with a very special protagonist, the charismatic and unique Empress Sissi. The plot begins when Sissi accompanies her older sister Elena of Bavaria to meet Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, whom her sister had agreed to marry. In the series, as happened in real life, Francisco José I fell madly in love with the little girl and ignored the advice of his family by marrying Sissi, the rebellious and liberal young man. with which a life marked by difficulties and pain would begin.
The actress who plays Sissi, Devrim Lingnau brings to life a character passionate about art, writing and animals. draw a figure as pious as combative, which continues with the plot wrapped in a halo of charisma that entices you to continue playing through the six chapters. The main character conveys to us a lot of passion, but also a lot of pain, since the Austrian court is very strict and the mother of the emperor, Sofia of Bavaria, is very hard on Sissi, whom she does not see with good eyes. Sofia of Bavaria historically had a very strong character and was known as “the only man in the family” according to Chancellor Clement von Metternich.
The Main Plot, Romance and Dominion, has just begun in the first six chapters of the series, which deal with Isabel’s youthful reign. The history of this monarch, at least in real life, lasts more seasons, as she had a very spasmodic and agitated life, but At this point, Netflix has not yet confirmed whether there will be more seasons.
The wardrobe, as told by Netflix, has: structured blazers, voluminous skirts, balloon sleeves, feathered headdresses, veils, gloves, buttons and bows. There is a scene where they show the main character what her dresses will be and you can appreciate the beauty of the designs, which manage to set the scene and give a touch of color and elegance. One of the most striking styles is the wedding dress, which appears to be embroidered with rhinestones and is accompanied by a beautiful veil.
It is inevitable to watch this series and not think of others like ‘The Crown’ or ‘The Bridgertons’. Each has its quirks, but what’s clear is that if you like historical series that revolve around the nobility and courtiers, you’ll love this series. It has the romantic part of a youthful love, passionate and impulsive, who decides to bet on love and not on duty. It bears the resemblance to ‘The Bridgertons’, another series that revolves around the court and romantic relationships. On the other hand, the plot of geopolitical events and complicated relations with other countries remind us of ‘The Crown’, the award-winning series that deals with the life of the late Elizabeth II. ‘The Empress’ shows once again that Sissi’s enigmatic life continues to captivate millions of viewers around the world, just as it did in the 1950s with her famous film.
Source: Marie Claire
