Never tell a woman to calm down — and definitely not someone as spirited as Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Devrim Lingnau), who proves the adage about well-behaved women rarely making history true in the trailer for Season 2 of The Empress.

Much like Sisi herself, the historical drama instantly captured hearts and minds across the world when it premiered in 2022. Now, the German-language series is back for Season 2 — along with plenty of palace intrigue, gorgeous costumes, and sexy romance.

“I’m incredibly grateful that we were able to touch so many different people in Germany and all over the world with our series,” showrunner Katharina Eyssen told Netflix at the time of the renewal announcement. “The story of Elisabeth’s life is a story of the power of love, but also of the courage to be different and of hope for a better future. And that’s what we need...