: Maximilian reveals to Elisabeth that her family heirloom necklace once belonged to Marie Antoinette. He attempts to kiss her, but she rejects his advances.
: Continues to assert dominance over both Elisabeth and Franz, while her past affair with the Prince of Vasa threatens the legitimacy of the throne. SNARK WEEK RECAP: The Empress (2022), Ep. 2 - Frock Flicks La Emperatriz 1x2
: The Prince of Vasa, a former lover of Archduchess Sophie, arrives and suggests that Franz may actually be his son. : Maximilian reveals to Elisabeth that her family
: Overwhelmed by the court's stifling atmosphere, Elisabeth attends a lively soiree where she drinks absinthe and dances with the maids. a former lover of Archduchess Sophie
: Struggles with the loss of her freedom and the invasive protocols of the palace.