The Empress
A sumptuous, emotionally charged plunge into royal courtship and court intrigue, where every glance and gown carries weight.
Tense, romantic · about power and love
A lush, slow-burning royal drama where political scheming and forbidden desire simmer under opulent costumes and candlelit halls.
About Historical drama television series
Genres drama, historical
Created by Daina Reid, Birgitte Stærmose, Chanya Button, Stephen Woolfenden, Lisa Clarke
Starring Georgie Henley, Ray Stevenson, Harriet Walter, Laura Carmichael, Antonio de la Torre, Charlotte Hope, Kenneth Cranham, Luka Peroš
Length 16 episodes
Network Starz
Country United States, United Kingdom
A sumptuous, emotionally charged plunge into royal courtship and court intrigue, where every glance and gown carries weight.
Tense, romantic · about power and love
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Tense · about power and betrayal
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Tense · about power and betrayal
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Tense · about power and love
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