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Sisi: Austrian Empress

Episode 6

Sisi and Franz drive back to Vienna with their daughter’s body. Relations with Hungary have improved, and Sisi urges Franz to negotiate with Napoleon III.

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Episode 5

An assassination attempt on the Emperor makes him desperate for revenge.

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Episode 4

Franz's call to arms against Hungary gets the population riled up against him.

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Episode 3

Sisi struggles in her role as empress and does what she can to please her husband.

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