TV series · 2022 · Where to watch
The Empress
Updated November 2, 2026
The Empress streams in the US on one subscription service — Netflix — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is what that means for watching it.
A rebellious young woman falls for an emperor and becomes his unexpected bride, entering the tense, rule-bound world of the Viennese court. As she tries to find her own place, romance and intrigue unfold around her in a period drama that reimagines life among the royals.
- Year
- 2022
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 · 186 votes
- Genre
- Drama
- Length
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Network
- Netflix
- Rated
- TV-MA
Streaming now
- Subscription Netflix Watch
How to watch The Empress
The Empress is included with a Netflix subscription, and that is the only place to stream the series in the US without paying per title.
The Empress is still airing: the next episode (S3E1) arrives on November 12, 2026, and the services above add it the same day. There are three seasons and 18 episodes to catch up on first.
Created by Katharina Eyssen and starring Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan and Johannes Nussbaum; it originally aired on Netflix.
Common questions
Is The Empress on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Empress is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is The Empress on Hulu?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Empress is not streaming on Hulu in the US. It is on Netflix instead.
Can I watch The Empress for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on Netflix where one is offered.
When is the next episode of The Empress?
The next episode airs on November 12, 2026 (S3E1).
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