: 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
: Elisabeth is subjected to a humiliating physical examination by a doctor and an archbishop to prove her chastity. Outraged, she later mocks the archbishop during a pre-wedding ceremony, claiming the procedure was just an excuse for old men to look up her skirt. Intrigues and Secrets : La Emperatriz 1x2
: Struggles with the loss of her freedom and the invasive protocols of the palace. : Continues to assert dominance over both Elisabeth
: Maximilian reveals to Elisabeth that her family heirloom necklace once belonged to Marie Antoinette. He attempts to kiss her, but she rejects his advances. Outraged, she later mocks the archbishop during a