Although The Empress is primarily defined by the life of Elizabeth (Devrim Lingnau) in the Austrian royal court, the political landscape also remains a crucial subplot in Season 2. Nephew to the famous military leader, Emperor Napoleon III of France (Christophe Favre) serves as the first great rival to Franz Joseph (Philip Froissant) for domination of Europe, having risen to power as an elected populist. From his bond with Maximilian (Johannes Nussbaum) to his support from the Italians, Napoleon represents all that the Austrian monarch hopes to be, yet his fate should serve as a potential warning. Captured following a massive defeat by the Prussians in September 1870, his fall at Sedan foreshadowed the First World War and displayed the danger of underestimating enemies in politics and on the battlefield.
- 12/6/2024
- by Ryan Looney
- Collider.com
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