The historical drama “Sisi: Austrian Empress” graces our screens once again with its third season, premiering Friday, January 17, 2025, on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel. Picking up the threads of Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s story, this season finds Sisi (Dominique Devenport) and Franz (Jannik Schümann) confronting fresh threats to their reign and their marriage. Political unrest in Vienna and a turbulent European landscape create external pressures, while internal conflicts threaten to fracture their bond.
Sisi’s ongoing struggle to balance her desire for personal freedom with the constraints of her imperial role continues to be a central theme. The addition of Arian Wegener as Rudolf, Sisi and Franz’s son, suggests a deeper exploration of familial complexities and the pressures of succession. While the first two seasons focused heavily on the romantic aspects of Sisi and Franz’s relationship, the third season appears to be shifting its focus towards the political machinations and personal sacrifices inherent in maintaining power.
For fans of historical dramas and royal intrigue, “Sisi” offers a glimpse into a pivotal period in European history.
“Sisi: Austrian Empress” returns Friday, January 17, 2025 on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel.