A royal spark charges the atmosphere when Devrim Lingnau's Elisabeth von Wittelsbach encompasses the screens with her quirky aura. The Empress, Netflix's popular German period drama, reimagined how global viewers consume monarchal narratives. Its dramatic historical inaccuracies, period costumes, hushed conspiracies, and grand romance further make it more enticing. Each new installment guarantees both history and entertainment. Now, with news of a third season confirmed, prepare to lean in on the edge of the couch.

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Netflix has confirmed The Empress for Season 3 and announced it would be the final one. While no definitive release date has been set, estimates indicate a late 2026 premiere. The main cast, Devrim Lingnau as Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) and Philip Froissant as Emperor Franz Joseph I, are set to return for the final season alongside supporting actors Melika Foroutan (Archduchess Sophie) and Johannes Nussbaum (Maximilian), and the creative team, led by showrunner Katharina Eyssen, to guide the season towards a conclusive narrative. 

Viewers theorize the story might feature time skips, racing through pivotal events yet to be seen, conceivably referencing Maximilian's endeavors in Mexico, the aftermath of war, and shifting late 19th-century European politics. However, what is confirmed is that this final installment would satisfactorily tie up Elisabeth's story, as Eyssen told Netflix that to be able to "conclude this story... is nothing less than a gift." Having won an International Emmy for Best Drama Series and reaching the Top 10 in 84 countries, The Empress is now heading toward a dramatic conclusion and a global journey to prominence. 

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Expectations run high for the final season as it promises more than just a gripping tale but jaw-dropping landscapes.

New behind-the-scenes photos from What's on Netflix feature the main cast in full costume filming scenes in Lloret de Mar, north of Barcelona. While season 2 of the show was filmed in Prague, The Empress headed to Spain's breathtaking beaches for the first time. Devrim Lingnau recently filmed on the beach alongside Noëmi Emily Krausz and Carla Hütterman, per the outlet. 

According to The Prague Reporter, the cast has been filming the third season since September 8, 2025, in nearby studio facilities, particularly Barrandov Studios, in the Czech Republic, as well as the historic city. One of Netflix's most-watched non-English shows, which dramatizes the life of Elisabeth of Austria, The Empress season 3, welcomes a full-circle closure not only to Sisi's story but also to the architecturally rich city of Prague once again.

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