1 00:00:06,625 --> 00:00:09,041 A NETFLIX SERIES 2 00:00:11,666 --> 00:00:13,166 6 YEARS EARLIER 3 00:00:13,250 --> 00:00:15,000 Faster! 4 00:00:20,333 --> 00:00:21,708 Go! 5 00:00:24,416 --> 00:00:29,500 We will leave Vienna until the end of the war. If we do not act, the revolution will destroy us. 6 00:00:30,458 --> 00:00:32,541 His uncle, the emperor, abdicated. 7 00:00:34,333 --> 00:00:36,125 Your time has come, Francisco. 8 00:00:38,333 --> 00:00:40,333 - But my father is the successor. - No. 9 00:00:40,916 --> 00:00:43,375 Your father is weak like his brother. 10 00:00:50,291 --> 00:00:51,333 Fear not. 11 00:00:54,125 --> 00:00:55,333 We will do this together. 12 00:00:56,041 --> 00:00:57,333 You and I. 13 00:01:00,291 --> 00:01:01,291 Keep going! 14 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:58,291 Good morning, Your Majesty. The lady had a nightmare. 15 00:02:00,291 --> 00:02:01,125 Thanks. 16 00:02:02,041 --> 00:02:05,833 The Council awaits His Majesty and the lady for a meeting 17 00:02:05,916 --> 00:02:07,375 about the Russian crisis. 18 00:02:08,291 --> 00:02:10,666 Furthermore, I am pleased to inform you 19 00:02:10,750 --> 00:02:13,916 that the empress has not bled for 30 days. 20 00:02:15,041 --> 00:02:17,833 We have reason to believe that she is pregnant. 21 00:02:18,375 --> 00:02:22,791 So confirm this belief and see if it was worth keeping her here. 22 00:02:24,833 --> 00:02:26,625 The honeymoon phase is over. 23 00:02:55,166 --> 00:02:58,416 Stop staring at me all night like an owl. 24 00:02:59,791 --> 00:03:02,208 It's only been two months. Are you fed up with me yet? 25 00:03:04,333 --> 00:03:05,333 Actually, yes. 26 00:03:06,458 --> 00:03:07,500 But? 27 00:03:07,583 --> 00:03:09,250 The food here is delicious. 28 00:03:11,041 --> 00:03:12,125 And the view… 29 00:03:21,791 --> 00:03:23,208 The gentlemen await you. 30 00:03:25,125 --> 00:03:26,125 The ministers. 31 00:03:27,416 --> 00:03:28,458 Pardon me. 32 00:03:30,333 --> 00:03:31,541 Is it about Russia? 33 00:03:46,125 --> 00:03:48,125 My regiment will also arrive soon. 34 00:03:52,583 --> 00:03:54,416 Three, two, one. 35 00:03:55,375 --> 00:03:57,041 Countess Esterhazy. 36 00:03:59,125 --> 00:04:00,583 Good morning, Your Majesty. 37 00:04:00,666 --> 00:04:03,708 - Good morning, Your Majesty. - I hope you rested. 38 00:04:03,791 --> 00:04:06,500 - Good morning, Your Majesty. - Good morning, Your Majesty. 39 00:04:06,583 --> 00:04:08,416 The day will be sunny. 40 00:04:08,500 --> 00:04:12,541 We can pick flowers again or continue embroidery. 41 00:04:14,083 --> 00:04:18,041 Countess, I love your raw egg, But can I have a coffee today? 42 00:04:19,833 --> 00:04:22,000 You haven't bled for a month, 43 00:04:22,583 --> 00:04:26,208 and we have hope, Your Majesty, that it worked. 44 00:04:27,708 --> 00:04:31,583 This will resolve itself, don't you think? Have faith, Countess. 45 00:04:32,791 --> 00:04:36,291 If, God forbid, something happen to His Majesty 46 00:04:36,375 --> 00:04:40,541 and there is no heir to the throne, there will be a war for succession. 47 00:04:40,625 --> 00:04:42,791 So if you want to know, no. 48 00:04:43,291 --> 00:04:47,208 The future of the Habsburgs it cannot “resolve itself”. 49 00:05:02,958 --> 00:05:06,000 I brought something different today. 50 00:05:08,708 --> 00:05:09,666 What is that? 51 00:05:09,750 --> 00:05:13,041 A woman's placenta who gave birth to her 8th child. 52 00:05:15,125 --> 00:05:16,625 Forgive me, Your Majesty. 53 00:05:17,208 --> 00:05:18,416 Forgive me, Countess. 54 00:05:18,500 --> 00:05:21,458 We have to guarantee the arrival of an heir, no? 55 00:05:22,041 --> 00:05:23,583 What if you're an heiress? 56 00:05:24,458 --> 00:05:27,250 A girl cannot rule. 57 00:05:33,541 --> 00:05:35,833 France stopped responding. 58 00:05:35,916 --> 00:05:39,666 They cut off diplomatic relations since your marriage, Your Majesty. 59 00:05:40,166 --> 00:05:43,083 I don't know what he left Napoleon so upset. 60 00:05:46,208 --> 00:05:47,708 Did the tsar read my letter? 61 00:05:47,791 --> 00:05:50,916 Friendly diplomacy is gone forever. 62 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:54,500 The situation is becoming unsustainable, Your Majesty. 63 00:05:54,583 --> 00:05:56,500 We must reinforce the troops. 64 00:05:56,583 --> 00:05:58,250 On both borders. Now. 65 00:05:58,333 --> 00:06:00,208 We can't afford it. 66 00:06:00,291 --> 00:06:02,333 We need a railroad. 67 00:06:02,416 --> 00:06:05,291 There is still money to protect the empire, mother. 68 00:06:05,375 --> 00:06:08,500 If we showed our strength, we wouldn't have to protect him. 69 00:06:08,583 --> 00:06:11,541 I won't get involved in a senseless militarization. 70 00:06:12,541 --> 00:06:14,125 There is another way. 71 00:06:17,541 --> 00:06:20,666 Cannot contact Saint Petersburg or Paris? 72 00:06:22,125 --> 00:06:25,500 You are my chancellor, not a stable boy, damn it! 73 00:06:27,875 --> 00:06:29,375 Any other suggestions? 74 00:06:32,291 --> 00:06:33,250 No? 75 00:06:34,583 --> 00:06:37,083 We will invite the tsar's son to come to Vienna. 76 00:06:39,041 --> 00:06:40,041 Alexander? 77 00:06:40,541 --> 00:06:43,166 - He hasn't taken the throne yet. - It's not a good idea. 78 00:06:43,666 --> 00:06:46,208 Nicolau will see this as another provocation. 79 00:06:46,291 --> 00:06:49,416 I know that Alexandre will act differently from his father. 80 00:06:50,958 --> 00:06:53,625 I can talk to him about the future. 81 00:06:55,416 --> 00:06:56,416 That's all. 82 00:07:10,208 --> 00:07:11,625 Why did my brother come? 83 00:07:11,708 --> 00:07:13,375 You know I don't want you here. 84 00:07:13,458 --> 00:07:14,750 He's bored. 85 00:07:15,250 --> 00:07:19,208 And he's dangerous when he's bored. Give him something to do. 86 00:07:26,666 --> 00:07:29,000 - I assume. - Your Majesty. 87 00:07:44,500 --> 00:07:45,750 Are you scared? 88 00:07:45,833 --> 00:07:49,333 Couldn't go to bed with your wife? To what do I owe the honor? 89 00:07:51,083 --> 00:07:54,000 Your legs are so agile How about your language? 90 00:08:06,500 --> 00:08:07,333 Just that? 91 00:08:44,916 --> 00:08:46,208 Do you want to kill me? 92 00:08:58,333 --> 00:09:00,416 You've changed since marriage, Maxi. 93 00:09:01,583 --> 00:09:04,250 He told me not to interfere. I obeyed. 94 00:09:04,833 --> 00:09:08,375 - Since when do you obey others? - Do you think I came to entertain you? 95 00:09:08,875 --> 00:09:12,041 To be the clown like before? Go to hell. 96 00:09:12,125 --> 00:09:14,083 Don't blame me for your suffering! 97 00:09:14,916 --> 00:09:16,875 You were never happy at court! 98 00:09:16,958 --> 00:09:18,458 Do you think you know me well? 99 00:09:19,791 --> 00:09:21,458 So say I'm wrong. 100 00:09:26,791 --> 00:09:28,541 Bringing him was selfish. 101 00:09:29,791 --> 00:09:31,291 You need something of your own. 102 00:09:35,708 --> 00:09:38,083 Chief-commander of the Imperial Austrian Navy. 103 00:09:39,125 --> 00:09:40,125 How about that? 104 00:09:45,666 --> 00:09:47,000 Do you want to deceive me? 105 00:09:48,666 --> 00:09:50,583 I know our Navy. 106 00:09:50,666 --> 00:09:53,291 Two ports, eight boats with infestations. A joke! 107 00:09:53,375 --> 00:09:55,166 So tell me what you want. 108 00:09:55,250 --> 00:09:56,750 To be governor of Bohemia. 109 00:09:57,625 --> 00:10:00,958 Or Tyrol, at least. A real responsibility. 110 00:10:05,416 --> 00:10:07,083 You are not a statesman, Maxi. 111 00:10:12,666 --> 00:10:13,791 So that's how it is. 112 00:10:15,833 --> 00:10:19,708 You have an empire that will up to the Carpathians and cannot divide. 113 00:10:21,125 --> 00:10:23,250 You're afraid I'll take something from you. 114 00:10:24,500 --> 00:10:25,833 It's always been like this. 115 00:10:27,458 --> 00:10:29,833 Do you know when something is taken from someone? 116 00:10:30,791 --> 00:10:32,458 When you have nothing. 117 00:10:40,666 --> 00:10:42,125 Good luck with Russia. 118 00:10:59,208 --> 00:11:01,333 He saw that Prince Ferdinand of Kinsky 119 00:11:01,416 --> 00:11:04,666 asked for a hand of Princess Mary of Lichtenstein? 120 00:11:05,291 --> 00:11:06,708 Kinsky's prince? 121 00:11:06,791 --> 00:11:09,916 He wasn't courting the princess of Auersperg? 122 00:11:11,291 --> 00:11:12,291 Exactly! 123 00:11:12,375 --> 00:11:13,375 Don't tell me! 124 00:11:19,083 --> 00:11:21,625 Hold the needle with both fingers, Leontine. 125 00:11:22,208 --> 00:11:23,291 It will be easier. 126 00:11:25,208 --> 00:11:27,041 Charlotte, can you pass the scissors? 127 00:11:28,166 --> 00:11:29,000 Charlotte? 128 00:11:33,791 --> 00:11:36,000 He's a Schwarzenberg, Charlotte. 129 00:11:36,083 --> 00:11:38,583 One of the best families in the empire. 130 00:11:38,666 --> 00:11:39,708 You can forget it. 131 00:11:46,958 --> 00:11:47,791 Shit. 132 00:11:51,750 --> 00:11:53,250 Forgive me. 133 00:11:53,833 --> 00:11:58,041 - You swear better than you embroider. - And what is most important? 134 00:12:01,583 --> 00:12:03,458 - Tea, ladies. - Thanks. 135 00:12:04,750 --> 00:12:07,583 Was this how you imagined life at court? 136 00:12:08,333 --> 00:12:09,833 Like this? 137 00:12:10,333 --> 00:12:13,166 I always dreamed of living in a big city. 138 00:12:13,875 --> 00:12:18,208 Don't want to know what life is like beyond the palace gates? 139 00:12:19,333 --> 00:12:22,416 Yes, Leontine, never talked about his life, his home, 140 00:12:22,500 --> 00:12:23,791 your family. 141 00:12:23,875 --> 00:12:25,250 The emperor! 142 00:12:26,500 --> 00:12:28,000 Your Majesty. 143 00:12:33,333 --> 00:12:36,083 I have a little time. Shall we go for a walk? 144 00:12:37,166 --> 00:12:38,541 I have a better idea. 145 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:09,083 Don't look at me. Look over there. 146 00:13:14,416 --> 00:13:15,625 Take off your shirt. 147 00:13:25,166 --> 00:13:26,333 The pants too. 148 00:13:47,250 --> 00:13:48,625 Don't smile so much! 149 00:13:56,708 --> 00:13:57,625 That's the way I am? 150 00:13:59,250 --> 00:14:02,333 Yeah, I know. I have to see this every day. 151 00:15:03,125 --> 00:15:04,625 Do you still suffer from this? 152 00:15:08,750 --> 00:15:10,666 Do you know why he tried to kill him? 153 00:15:15,750 --> 00:15:17,458 He had nothing to lose. 154 00:15:20,375 --> 00:15:23,875 Kempen said they took everyone involved in the attack. 155 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,416 But that doesn't matter. 156 00:15:29,833 --> 00:15:31,375 The people are still unhappy. 157 00:15:34,208 --> 00:15:35,625 Many live in poverty. 158 00:15:37,833 --> 00:15:38,708 Francisco. 159 00:15:40,500 --> 00:15:41,833 You can change this. 160 00:15:42,458 --> 00:15:43,333 I know that. 161 00:15:57,125 --> 00:15:59,583 I heard you guys went swimming. 162 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:05,583 He is happy, Elisabeth, which makes me even happier. 163 00:16:06,166 --> 00:16:07,375 Thanks. 164 00:16:07,458 --> 00:16:09,833 I know that sharing it with everyone is not easy. 165 00:16:13,083 --> 00:16:16,041 It's not how it seems. He tells me everything. 166 00:16:18,125 --> 00:16:21,875 I know there's reason to hope. 167 00:16:23,500 --> 00:16:25,291 You will have your task soon. 168 00:16:35,458 --> 00:16:36,958 Did you have a pleasant morning? 169 00:16:40,583 --> 00:16:42,250 I saw her in the park with the ladies. 170 00:16:42,333 --> 00:16:44,958 And hid in the bushes to see us? 171 00:16:47,125 --> 00:16:48,708 How many scarves do you have now? 172 00:16:49,291 --> 00:16:51,791 One for every girl who cries for you. 173 00:16:53,541 --> 00:16:54,875 So are you okay? 174 00:16:55,916 --> 00:16:58,958 Contrary to what you predicted, yes. I'm splendid. 175 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:03,208 The tsar's son will pass through Bavaria on the way to Hesse. 176 00:17:04,333 --> 00:17:05,458 Prepare a letter. 177 00:17:06,666 --> 00:17:07,500 Francisco? 178 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:10,583 If we send a messenger, he can pass here. 179 00:17:10,666 --> 00:17:13,291 No time to organize an adequate reception. 180 00:17:13,375 --> 00:17:16,250 - We'll have to postpone. - It's a unique chance. 181 00:17:16,333 --> 00:17:19,041 There is no time. It would be an inappropriate reception. 182 00:17:19,125 --> 00:17:20,375 Cookies! 183 00:17:21,375 --> 00:17:24,791 - Then we'll have to hurry. - How ridiculous! 184 00:17:24,875 --> 00:17:27,041 If it's not perfect, it will be horrible. 185 00:17:27,125 --> 00:17:29,541 A grand reception is not necessary. 186 00:17:30,791 --> 00:17:32,208 What do you mean, Elisabeth? 187 00:17:33,416 --> 00:17:35,708 Maybe something more intimate would do. 188 00:17:35,791 --> 00:17:37,083 "More intimate"? 189 00:17:37,916 --> 00:17:41,416 My father always argued important matters while hunting. 190 00:17:41,500 --> 00:17:45,625 Going out hunting is a great idea. We can visit our father in Auhof. 191 00:17:49,541 --> 00:17:50,833 No way. 192 00:17:51,833 --> 00:17:54,458 If you want to talk about peace without the circus, 193 00:17:54,958 --> 00:17:56,791 may be the right choice. 194 00:17:57,500 --> 00:17:58,416 "Circus"? 195 00:17:59,583 --> 00:18:03,250 Alexander must find We don't want to impress you, right? 196 00:18:10,375 --> 00:18:11,583 We will do it like this. 197 00:18:13,750 --> 00:18:15,375 No banquet, no display. 198 00:18:17,041 --> 00:18:18,458 A friendly conversation. 199 00:18:22,208 --> 00:18:24,541 But the empress should not go. 200 00:18:25,375 --> 00:18:26,208 Why? 201 00:18:27,208 --> 00:18:28,791 In the condition it is in, 202 00:18:29,375 --> 00:18:31,708 It's a lot of emotion, so I'm going. 203 00:18:36,416 --> 00:18:37,750 I would like to go too. 204 00:18:41,041 --> 00:18:42,041 Let's go alone. 205 00:18:43,291 --> 00:18:46,000 Elisabeth and I, the future tsar and his wife. 206 00:18:53,375 --> 00:18:56,000 Is there anything else you would like, Your Imperial Highness? 207 00:18:56,083 --> 00:18:57,041 No. 208 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:01,791 A hunt. Have you ever heard of something so childish? 209 00:19:02,500 --> 00:19:03,666 I should go too. 210 00:19:03,750 --> 00:19:06,666 Of course I will. The empire is on the brink of war. 211 00:19:08,375 --> 00:19:10,583 Now we're going to go to that chicken coop. 212 00:19:10,666 --> 00:19:13,875 Carlos lives in Auhof to stay away from state affairs. 213 00:19:13,958 --> 00:19:16,833 And then? Will we send Luziwuzi to Napoleon? 214 00:19:17,875 --> 00:19:20,583 Your husband will be aware the seriousness of this. 215 00:19:20,666 --> 00:19:25,458 - I'll send him a new uniform. - How dare she walk over me? 216 00:19:25,541 --> 00:19:26,750 Imperial Highness, 217 00:19:26,833 --> 00:19:30,125 sometimes it's good to leave things take their course. 218 00:19:30,208 --> 00:19:33,083 Let her fail in front of everyone. 219 00:19:33,583 --> 00:19:35,583 What harm could it do? 220 00:19:44,875 --> 00:19:48,750 I really want to see the tsar's son. They say he is very beautiful. 221 00:19:49,333 --> 00:19:50,416 Good morning, ladies. 222 00:19:58,083 --> 00:20:00,625 Did you know he only has an honorary title? 223 00:20:01,125 --> 00:20:02,125 So what? 224 00:20:02,750 --> 00:20:05,500 - Ladies, do you want tea? - He's an accountant. 225 00:20:07,666 --> 00:20:11,916 A man who is good with numbers is good with… 226 00:20:12,833 --> 00:20:13,666 accounts. 227 00:20:19,875 --> 00:20:22,500 I don't know what the empress saw in her. 228 00:20:22,583 --> 00:20:23,958 She is vulgar. 229 00:20:25,416 --> 00:20:26,750 I find her fun. 230 00:20:27,250 --> 00:20:31,166 If something looks like sauerkraut and it smells like sauerkraut, 231 00:20:31,708 --> 00:20:33,708 don't expect it to be chocolate. 232 00:20:38,791 --> 00:20:39,750 Your Majesty? 233 00:20:45,083 --> 00:20:47,541 It's here. Sina's contract. 234 00:20:49,250 --> 00:20:50,333 We have the money. 235 00:20:51,458 --> 00:20:53,250 You just need to sign. 236 00:20:56,416 --> 00:20:58,750 - No obstacles for the railway. - Congratulations. 237 00:20:58,833 --> 00:21:01,375 I hope we don't need cannons. 238 00:21:37,625 --> 00:21:38,791 My son. 239 00:21:39,291 --> 00:21:40,125 Father. 240 00:21:40,208 --> 00:21:42,541 - He finally came back to visit me. - It's a pleasure. 241 00:21:42,625 --> 00:21:45,708 It was Elisabeth's idea. Enough sentimentality. 242 00:21:47,416 --> 00:21:48,708 I'll be in the garden. 243 00:22:06,833 --> 00:22:09,541 I hope you understand that I couldn't stay at home. 244 00:22:11,333 --> 00:22:13,041 It's very important for us. 245 00:22:13,791 --> 00:22:15,500 Of course I understand. 246 00:22:18,916 --> 00:22:22,708 If I'm pregnant, this weekend in the forest won't change that. 247 00:22:23,833 --> 00:22:27,083 Furthermore, I ingested all the eggs that Esterhazy gave me. 248 00:22:27,166 --> 00:22:28,666 What could go wrong? 249 00:22:28,750 --> 00:22:31,000 Your confidence impresses me. 250 00:22:33,291 --> 00:22:36,250 I took salt baths until my skin peels off. 251 00:22:36,333 --> 00:22:39,791 I ate so many raw eggs who vomited every morning. 252 00:22:39,875 --> 00:22:42,875 It didn't help. It took six years. 253 00:22:45,458 --> 00:22:48,541 Having a child is hard work. 254 00:22:49,291 --> 00:22:50,958 I know. My mother had eight. 255 00:22:51,041 --> 00:22:53,958 But it's about having an heir! It is your only task. 256 00:22:54,041 --> 00:22:56,541 Do this before you want to have another one. 257 00:23:36,083 --> 00:23:38,416 Good evening, gentlemen. Miss. 258 00:23:40,166 --> 00:23:41,500 Thanks for coming. 259 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:46,583 His Imperial Highness is so unhappy with current events as much as we do. 260 00:23:46,666 --> 00:23:47,708 In fact. 261 00:23:47,791 --> 00:23:50,250 And I think I have an interesting offer. 262 00:24:16,833 --> 00:24:18,750 - Imperial Highness. - Your Majesty. 263 00:24:21,083 --> 00:24:22,750 Welcome to Austria. 264 00:24:22,833 --> 00:24:25,625 So this is the woman What does all of Europe talk about? 265 00:24:25,708 --> 00:24:29,458 "Beautiful as the sunrise", said my wedding envoy. 266 00:24:29,541 --> 00:24:33,333 - He didn't exaggerate. - But he must have overindulged in the champagne. 267 00:24:37,458 --> 00:24:40,625 When I saw him, he was a boy. Now he is emperor. 268 00:24:40,708 --> 00:24:41,666 And I don't. 269 00:24:42,791 --> 00:24:45,583 You need to teach me how to get rid of a father. 270 00:24:46,916 --> 00:24:48,625 - Where is your wife? - Yes. 271 00:24:48,708 --> 00:24:49,833 Where is she? 272 00:24:51,041 --> 00:24:52,083 Maria! 273 00:24:53,625 --> 00:24:54,916 Are we there yet? 274 00:25:01,958 --> 00:25:03,541 - Your Majesty. - Maria. 275 00:25:04,916 --> 00:25:08,125 - It's a pleasure to see you again. - It's a pleasure. 276 00:25:08,708 --> 00:25:12,083 - Puppy needs to relieve herself. - And it should. 277 00:25:12,916 --> 00:25:14,958 Tomorrow at dawn? 278 00:25:15,875 --> 00:25:18,541 - Not a second later. - I can't wait. 279 00:25:31,041 --> 00:25:33,708 We agree that the emperor lost his mind. 280 00:25:33,791 --> 00:25:35,708 We must ally with France. 281 00:25:35,791 --> 00:25:37,750 Napoleon's offer is out of the question. 282 00:25:37,833 --> 00:25:40,625 Napoleon is so angry, that we will have a war 283 00:25:40,708 --> 00:25:42,625 on two fronts if we don't act. 284 00:25:43,583 --> 00:25:45,458 With Russia and France. 285 00:25:45,541 --> 00:25:49,166 We must declare war on Russia. This would change Napoleon's mind. 286 00:25:49,250 --> 00:25:52,833 - Yes, but the emperor disagrees. - Like this? 287 00:25:54,375 --> 00:25:58,125 The French court assured me that he would not attack the Habsburgs. 288 00:25:59,916 --> 00:26:01,208 Furthermore, 289 00:26:01,291 --> 00:26:04,541 would support the Habsburgs in the war against Russia. 290 00:26:04,625 --> 00:26:05,750 It can't be. 291 00:26:05,833 --> 00:26:09,333 Napoleon favoring the emperor again? How did you know that? 292 00:26:10,625 --> 00:26:12,791 I think I didn't express myself correctly. 293 00:26:14,500 --> 00:26:17,041 France will not help my brother. 294 00:26:19,250 --> 00:26:21,041 But it will help a new emperor. 295 00:26:29,375 --> 00:26:33,791 And, of course, with the condition not to ally with Russia. 296 00:26:35,833 --> 00:26:39,583 And if the emperor does a peace treaty with the tsar's son? 297 00:26:42,958 --> 00:26:44,083 Leave it to me. 298 00:26:51,166 --> 00:26:52,916 Good morning, Your Majesty. 299 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:53,958 Good morning. 300 00:26:55,708 --> 00:26:57,333 I don't like them. 301 00:26:58,333 --> 00:26:59,333 Grand Duchess. 302 00:26:59,416 --> 00:27:01,125 Honey, good morning! 303 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:05,250 This is a Zaisenberger hunting rifle with octave pipe 304 00:27:05,333 --> 00:27:07,291 and new, precise sights. 305 00:27:08,166 --> 00:27:09,500 It's our best model. 306 00:27:11,291 --> 00:27:15,000 It's great to hold. Why didn't you show it before? 307 00:27:15,083 --> 00:27:17,250 I never show everything I have. 308 00:27:18,416 --> 00:27:20,125 So are there more in store? 309 00:27:20,875 --> 00:27:21,833 Who knows? 310 00:27:23,833 --> 00:27:25,083 I'll keep the rifle. 311 00:27:26,500 --> 00:27:27,958 - Great choice. - Empress. 312 00:27:28,958 --> 00:27:29,958 Good morning. 313 00:27:32,208 --> 00:27:35,041 I just don't understand one thing about hunting: 314 00:27:35,125 --> 00:27:37,375 why must she start so early? 315 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:40,250 What a surprise! 316 00:27:45,083 --> 00:27:45,916 Grand Duke, 317 00:27:46,500 --> 00:27:47,416 It's an honor. 318 00:27:47,958 --> 00:27:51,500 I wouldn't stop supporting my brother on such an important weekend. 319 00:27:54,166 --> 00:27:57,708 - It's a pleasure to see you, Your Majesty. - Good morning, Maschenka. 320 00:27:58,541 --> 00:28:00,041 - Good morning. - Finally! 321 00:28:00,125 --> 00:28:02,041 How beautiful! And what a climate! 322 00:28:03,083 --> 00:28:04,083 Shall we start? 323 00:28:08,291 --> 00:28:09,541 I'll keep this one. 324 00:28:10,708 --> 00:28:14,166 Maria thought about walking with the lady. 325 00:28:15,250 --> 00:28:18,041 Leave the hunting to the men, Your Majesty. 326 00:28:18,791 --> 00:28:21,791 We ladies will go for a walk. It's a great idea. 327 00:28:23,791 --> 00:28:26,500 I would like to know the Grand Duchess alone, 328 00:28:26,583 --> 00:28:28,458 if you don't mind. 329 00:28:35,541 --> 00:28:38,250 Would you rather go hunting with the men? 330 00:28:38,333 --> 00:28:40,208 No. That's wonderful. 331 00:28:41,208 --> 00:28:43,791 I wanted to know what his peculiarity was. 332 00:28:43,875 --> 00:28:45,208 My quirk? 333 00:28:45,291 --> 00:28:47,666 What distinguishes her as empress. 334 00:28:47,750 --> 00:28:49,375 And do you need to have one? 335 00:28:51,041 --> 00:28:55,333 Marie Antoinette wore beautiful dresses which had 7kg of fabric! 336 00:28:56,375 --> 00:28:59,291 It is said that Catherine the Great he had 20 lovers. 337 00:28:59,375 --> 00:29:02,833 And do you know Marie, former queen of France? 338 00:29:03,583 --> 00:29:06,791 She cooked at court and invented his own sweets. 339 00:29:06,875 --> 00:29:08,166 What is your peculiarity? 340 00:29:09,125 --> 00:29:10,666 Isn't it obvious? 341 00:29:10,750 --> 00:29:12,125 I love animals. 342 00:29:12,208 --> 00:29:15,416 I have four dozen horses, dogs and two monkeys. 343 00:29:15,500 --> 00:29:17,625 I even have a donkey in Hesse. 344 00:29:18,416 --> 00:29:22,208 I also ordered hospitals to be built and things like that. 345 00:29:22,916 --> 00:29:26,750 It's something that makes people comment and gives us a purpose, 346 00:29:26,833 --> 00:29:29,166 as well as making people remember us. 347 00:29:31,166 --> 00:29:34,291 I hope to be remembered for being a good empress, 348 00:29:34,875 --> 00:29:36,500 and not because of my hairstyle. 349 00:29:37,375 --> 00:29:38,416 For sure. 350 00:29:39,875 --> 00:29:42,125 By the way, your hair is beautiful. 351 00:29:47,333 --> 00:29:51,416 In Russia, we shoot bears. Didn't I say we'd see wild boars? 352 00:29:51,500 --> 00:29:52,500 It's not the season. 353 00:29:54,041 --> 00:29:57,375 Sometimes we must break rules to get what we want. 354 00:29:59,416 --> 00:30:02,791 I read your plans with interest about abolishing serfdom. 355 00:30:02,875 --> 00:30:06,291 - Do you want to flatter me? - No. I just think we have a lot in common. 356 00:30:06,791 --> 00:30:09,125 I think you owe a lot to Russia. 357 00:30:09,208 --> 00:30:10,083 That too. 358 00:30:10,958 --> 00:30:12,958 My father saved him during the revolution. 359 00:30:13,041 --> 00:30:15,125 We owe him an eternal debt. 360 00:30:15,208 --> 00:30:17,000 Well, it's not what it seems. 361 00:30:17,083 --> 00:30:18,750 You have disappointed him. 362 00:30:18,833 --> 00:30:22,208 But it is you who determines the future, right? 363 00:30:22,708 --> 00:30:24,416 My father is still on the throne. 364 00:30:24,500 --> 00:30:25,958 As long as God wants. 365 00:30:26,541 --> 00:30:31,250 Forgive me for my frankness, but the people long for a new ruler. 366 00:30:32,125 --> 00:30:34,166 One who values ​​peace. 367 00:30:34,250 --> 00:30:35,916 Now you're flattering me. 368 00:30:36,916 --> 00:30:40,500 Withdraw your troops. I promise we won't attack. 369 00:30:43,291 --> 00:30:44,250 I liked you. 370 00:30:45,291 --> 00:30:49,791 Let's enjoy the hunt, friend. We will talk about war and peace in the evening. 371 00:31:11,666 --> 00:31:13,708 Be careful, it's hot. 372 00:31:13,791 --> 00:31:16,208 Good. Yes, very good. 373 00:31:22,583 --> 00:31:25,291 The future tsarina It's extraordinary, don't you think? 374 00:31:27,250 --> 00:31:30,375 Alexander falls in love by a new lady on Wednesdays 375 00:31:30,458 --> 00:31:32,250 and it all ends at the weekend. 376 00:31:33,041 --> 00:31:34,875 It seems like she doesn't care. 377 00:31:36,958 --> 00:31:39,708 Thank God! I thought I couldn't take it anymore. 378 00:31:43,250 --> 00:31:44,583 Why do you think that? 379 00:31:45,625 --> 00:31:47,708 You are avoiding me since the wedding. 380 00:31:48,291 --> 00:31:49,291 You know the reason. 381 00:31:52,333 --> 00:31:53,875 Why did you come, Your Highness? 382 00:31:54,500 --> 00:31:55,583 And you? 383 00:31:56,250 --> 00:31:57,916 Shouldn't you be resting? 384 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,583 Don't start. 385 00:31:59,666 --> 00:32:03,208 My family needs you for one thing, and it is not foreign policy. 386 00:32:03,291 --> 00:32:05,416 One thing is better than nothing. 387 00:32:06,041 --> 00:32:07,083 There. 388 00:32:08,833 --> 00:32:12,916 Forgive me. You awaken the worst in me. 389 00:32:13,000 --> 00:32:15,041 At least I awaken something in you. 390 00:32:27,166 --> 00:32:30,416 If you need something, Know that you can count on me. 391 00:32:34,458 --> 00:32:35,708 What would I need? 392 00:32:48,708 --> 00:32:52,291 Everything is going well with Alexandre. Hunting was a great idea. 393 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,791 It was very pleasant, Countess. 394 00:32:55,875 --> 00:32:57,125 Thanks. 395 00:32:57,208 --> 00:32:59,000 We haven't met yet. 396 00:32:59,083 --> 00:33:01,541 Leontine von Apafi, Imperial Highness. 397 00:33:01,625 --> 00:33:04,500 Von Apafi. The Apafis of Transylvania! 398 00:33:04,583 --> 00:33:05,875 I know your parents. 399 00:33:06,375 --> 00:33:09,458 His father is Count Michael. Your mother is… 400 00:33:11,625 --> 00:33:13,791 - Agnes. - Agnes. That's right. 401 00:33:13,875 --> 00:33:16,875 You were the pride and joy from his mother. 402 00:33:16,958 --> 00:33:19,500 How is she? You must miss it. 403 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,541 I write to her all the time. 404 00:33:22,125 --> 00:33:24,958 I remember speaking French when I was a child. 405 00:33:26,250 --> 00:33:29,750 Of course he speaks French, Isn't that right, Leontine? 406 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:31,791 Hence my name. 407 00:33:31,875 --> 00:33:36,541 I heard that you love literature. What do you think of Mr. Balzac? 408 00:33:37,625 --> 00:33:39,041 I love his stories. 409 00:33:39,708 --> 00:33:42,833 His writing is so full of passion! 410 00:33:43,500 --> 00:33:44,916 Excuse me, please. 411 00:33:46,500 --> 00:33:47,541 No! 412 00:33:47,625 --> 00:33:49,583 Just talk a little! 413 00:33:50,083 --> 00:33:51,666 Why are you so shy? 414 00:33:52,916 --> 00:33:54,666 Excuse me, Your Highness. 415 00:34:01,583 --> 00:34:04,416 You are enigmatic, Countess. 416 00:34:05,958 --> 00:34:07,708 But don't worry. 417 00:34:09,333 --> 00:34:11,000 I will solve this enigma. 418 00:34:12,875 --> 00:34:15,125 Stay away from me, whore. 419 00:34:34,166 --> 00:34:35,791 Forgive me, Imperial Highness. 420 00:34:36,791 --> 00:34:38,291 I have no secrets. 421 00:34:44,541 --> 00:34:47,041 The young empress is very special. 422 00:34:47,125 --> 00:34:49,666 - I know you've already noticed that. - In fact. 423 00:34:50,166 --> 00:34:52,416 She is passionate and impulsive. 424 00:34:53,166 --> 00:34:56,958 The well-behaved emperor is enough Or does she need variety? 425 00:35:02,916 --> 00:35:05,083 Did he promise eternal peace and friendship? 426 00:35:05,666 --> 00:35:07,333 What's wrong with that? 427 00:35:08,125 --> 00:35:10,083 Take care. Just that. 428 00:35:12,416 --> 00:35:14,125 Are you going to stab him in the back? 429 00:35:20,500 --> 00:35:21,458 Speak at once. 430 00:35:23,041 --> 00:35:26,750 If Russia, France and other countries prolong this war 431 00:35:26,833 --> 00:35:29,833 and destroy themselves until there is nothing left, who will win? 432 00:35:32,791 --> 00:35:36,875 Who will get part of the Ottoman Empire without getting your hands dirty? 433 00:35:51,125 --> 00:35:53,583 My father lived abroad for 15 years. 434 00:35:53,666 --> 00:35:56,333 Prey sighted to the east! 435 00:35:56,416 --> 00:35:59,208 Let's go out again. I'll bring back some nice game now. 436 00:35:59,875 --> 00:36:03,375 Could you accompany me, Your Majesty? I insist. 437 00:36:08,333 --> 00:36:11,000 It is unusual to see a woman who likes to hunt. 438 00:36:11,083 --> 00:36:13,708 I always went to the forest alone as a child. 439 00:36:13,791 --> 00:36:15,250 Weren't you afraid? 440 00:36:15,333 --> 00:36:17,250 The darkness, the silence. 441 00:36:18,458 --> 00:36:20,416 This has always enchanted me. 442 00:36:21,375 --> 00:36:23,208 Are you sure you're not Russian? 443 00:36:39,166 --> 00:36:40,916 Are you afraid of being alone with me? 444 00:36:42,583 --> 00:36:45,083 As I said, nothing in the forest scares me. 445 00:37:10,958 --> 00:37:12,875 She played with it for hours... 446 00:37:16,333 --> 00:37:18,291 while watching me smoke a pipe. 447 00:37:21,750 --> 00:37:23,833 "Don't smoke so much, Daddy," she would say. 448 00:37:23,916 --> 00:37:25,416 Don't talk about her. 449 00:37:27,250 --> 00:37:29,208 It would be good if you talked about her. 450 00:37:32,208 --> 00:37:34,916 - Elisabeth and her would have gotten along well. - No. 451 00:37:35,708 --> 00:37:37,416 Our girl was different. 452 00:37:37,500 --> 00:37:39,458 She didn't look like Elisabeth. 453 00:37:41,250 --> 00:37:43,875 - Elisabeth is… - Elisabeth is like you. 454 00:37:49,333 --> 00:37:50,541 Are we lost? 455 00:37:51,208 --> 00:37:52,250 Oh no. 456 00:37:54,750 --> 00:37:55,583 It will be dark soon. 457 00:37:56,666 --> 00:37:58,291 Fear not. I will protect her. 458 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,291 It won't be necessary. 459 00:38:02,875 --> 00:38:04,791 Forgive me, I didn't mean to offend you. 460 00:38:08,541 --> 00:38:11,583 Do you know what your husband wants? My confidence. 461 00:38:12,083 --> 00:38:12,916 But… 462 00:38:14,291 --> 00:38:15,666 Can I trust him? 463 00:38:17,125 --> 00:38:18,500 Help me, empress. 464 00:38:19,625 --> 00:38:22,541 He wants to protect the empire, do not expand it. I know that. 465 00:38:22,625 --> 00:38:25,500 So he would be the first not wanting that, 466 00:38:26,208 --> 00:38:27,666 but I don't want to upset her. 467 00:38:27,750 --> 00:38:29,208 So why did you ask? 468 00:38:29,291 --> 00:38:30,833 Because you know your husband. 469 00:38:30,916 --> 00:38:32,000 He's different. 470 00:38:32,583 --> 00:38:33,416 No. 471 00:38:34,958 --> 00:38:37,375 The lady, with her little head, 472 00:38:38,500 --> 00:38:39,416 it's different. 473 00:38:46,291 --> 00:38:50,125 Maybe the future of this huge and complex empire 474 00:38:51,375 --> 00:38:54,958 don't depend on him or the archduchess. 475 00:39:00,500 --> 00:39:02,750 Perhaps the future of the Habsburgs depends 476 00:39:03,916 --> 00:39:05,250 just the lady. 477 00:39:07,625 --> 00:39:08,541 Or… 478 00:39:10,291 --> 00:39:12,291 Maybe that's exactly what they say: 479 00:39:13,041 --> 00:39:14,833 a simple country girl. 480 00:39:18,333 --> 00:39:20,541 Just because I didn't grow up in a palace... 481 00:39:20,625 --> 00:39:21,625 I knew. 482 00:39:22,708 --> 00:39:25,666 If you want a big prize, break new ground. 483 00:39:26,416 --> 00:39:27,833 My father taught me this. 484 00:39:33,875 --> 00:39:35,291 You irritated him. 485 00:39:59,958 --> 00:40:01,125 What a shot! 486 00:40:07,208 --> 00:40:11,666 To the shooter of the day, Your Majesty, Empress Elisabeth. 487 00:40:12,333 --> 00:40:13,375 For Elisabeth! 488 00:40:16,833 --> 00:40:18,833 Is a wild boar really that dangerous? 489 00:40:18,916 --> 00:40:21,166 A boar that size would kill someone. 490 00:40:21,250 --> 00:40:24,291 Then the empress saved the tsar's son. 491 00:40:27,166 --> 00:40:28,166 Come on, Maria. 492 00:40:28,250 --> 00:40:29,375 Pack everything up. 493 00:40:29,458 --> 00:40:30,583 Let's go. 494 00:40:33,916 --> 00:40:34,750 So early? 495 00:40:45,916 --> 00:40:49,666 The boar could have killed her while he reloaded the gun. 496 00:40:49,750 --> 00:40:52,458 What should I do? Don't shoot? 497 00:40:53,541 --> 00:40:55,958 Men created these rules, not us. 498 00:41:02,875 --> 00:41:04,708 Is this how you do politics? 499 00:41:05,208 --> 00:41:06,958 Giving me a gun that misses? 500 00:41:07,041 --> 00:41:08,916 Elisabeth just followed her instinct. 501 00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:11,375 My instinct tells me that everything here stinks. 502 00:41:12,541 --> 00:41:14,875 What hides behind the nice face? 503 00:41:14,958 --> 00:41:17,125 I was very frank, Alexandre. 504 00:41:19,125 --> 00:41:21,541 You know what my grandmother always said? 505 00:41:21,625 --> 00:41:25,041 If it seems too good to be true, then it's a lie. 506 00:41:25,125 --> 00:41:28,250 I just want to take over a mutual commitment to peace. 507 00:41:28,333 --> 00:41:30,416 Do you think I will upset my father? 508 00:41:30,500 --> 00:41:32,333 I thought you thought differently. 509 00:41:33,791 --> 00:41:34,708 Maybe not. 510 00:41:37,666 --> 00:41:41,958 The occupation of territories on our border is unfair. 511 00:41:43,666 --> 00:41:46,458 Oh, stop. What is happening in your empire? 512 00:41:46,958 --> 00:41:50,583 You oppress Hungary, Veneto, Lombardy. 513 00:41:52,333 --> 00:41:53,333 Very good. 514 00:41:54,333 --> 00:41:57,041 - I demand that you withdraw your troops. - Otherwise what? 515 00:41:57,541 --> 00:41:59,958 Will you give your wife a gun? 516 00:42:00,041 --> 00:42:01,958 At least she wouldn't make a mistake. 517 00:42:07,291 --> 00:42:09,458 You are a coward, Your Majesty. 518 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:13,541 I will defend my empire, Alexander, with everything I have. 519 00:42:14,041 --> 00:42:17,416 - Then we'll see you on the battlefield. - It seems so. 520 00:42:39,291 --> 00:42:41,208 Let's get the Council together. 521 00:42:41,291 --> 00:42:42,291 Tonight. 522 00:42:46,291 --> 00:42:47,333 Don't worry. 523 00:43:33,291 --> 00:43:34,958 What did Alexander say? 524 00:43:35,041 --> 00:43:38,125 I'm coming back. You can come back tomorrow with the ladies. 525 00:43:38,208 --> 00:43:41,000 - He won't withdraw the troops? - Don't worry. 526 00:43:43,708 --> 00:43:45,666 Are you saying it was my fault? 527 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:50,541 You should have held back. Yes. 528 00:43:54,583 --> 00:43:56,833 Do you know how he treated me in the forest? 529 00:44:00,958 --> 00:44:02,916 But I imagine it's allowed. 530 00:44:08,708 --> 00:44:10,166 I will return with my mother. 531 00:44:12,750 --> 00:44:13,750 See you tomorrow. 532 00:44:16,791 --> 00:44:17,916 Your Majesty. 533 00:44:22,666 --> 00:44:24,625 I hope you now know what I meant. 534 00:44:25,708 --> 00:44:28,125 You don't know what you're doing. 535 00:44:50,166 --> 00:44:51,666 It was a great shot. 536 00:44:54,416 --> 00:44:56,250 Don't you really want to stay? 537 00:44:56,833 --> 00:44:58,250 No, I want to go back. 538 00:45:04,041 --> 00:45:05,041 Wait. 539 00:45:07,625 --> 00:45:08,750 Can you accompany me? 540 00:45:15,000 --> 00:45:17,166 It's not your fault, Elisabeth. 541 00:45:17,250 --> 00:45:20,583 Francisco doesn't think so. I dishonored him. 542 00:45:20,666 --> 00:45:22,083 No. 543 00:45:22,666 --> 00:45:24,625 Yes, believe me. I know what it's like. 544 00:45:26,416 --> 00:45:28,083 The lady didn't give in. 545 00:45:29,833 --> 00:45:31,708 He did what he thought was right. 546 00:45:33,291 --> 00:45:35,541 Why does it still seem so wrong? 547 00:45:36,666 --> 00:45:40,958 It's simple. In this family, your role is to applaud others. 548 00:45:42,333 --> 00:45:43,750 And be beautiful. 549 00:45:46,958 --> 00:45:50,041 We will sink with the boat, but no one listens to us. 550 00:45:56,125 --> 00:45:57,166 And now? 551 00:46:19,500 --> 00:46:21,875 - And this is the solution? - No! 552 00:46:24,333 --> 00:46:25,333 Oh, stop! 553 00:46:27,166 --> 00:46:28,250 There is no solution. 554 00:46:31,750 --> 00:46:33,125 There's only the here and the now. 555 00:47:01,583 --> 00:47:04,750 Why the urgency? We just arrived. 556 00:47:18,291 --> 00:47:21,250 Why didn't you tell us about the walk in the forest? 557 00:47:25,250 --> 00:47:26,375 Far from the palace, 558 00:47:27,541 --> 00:47:29,875 with little visibility, few guards… 559 00:47:30,750 --> 00:47:33,208 It was the chance we had been waiting for for weeks. 560 00:47:33,291 --> 00:47:35,666 No. We need more time. 561 00:47:35,750 --> 00:47:37,500 Don't make a fool of me. 562 00:47:39,083 --> 00:47:41,416 Why do you want to prolong this? 563 00:47:45,833 --> 00:47:47,416 Maybe there is another way. 564 00:47:47,500 --> 00:47:50,000 The emperor is a murderer and deserves to die. 565 00:47:50,583 --> 00:47:52,666 Maybe we're wrong about him. 566 00:47:55,708 --> 00:47:57,083 What's your problem? 567 00:47:59,583 --> 00:48:01,166 That's a mistake, Egon. 568 00:48:06,291 --> 00:48:08,166 You're not a countess, Ava. 569 00:48:10,250 --> 00:48:11,583 You forgot 570 00:48:12,666 --> 00:48:13,833 where did it come from? 571 00:48:17,625 --> 00:48:20,500 You were born in shit and that is where he will return. 572 00:48:26,291 --> 00:48:28,291 You act cleanly and correctly. 573 00:48:35,000 --> 00:48:36,541 Wear nice clothes. 574 00:48:41,875 --> 00:48:43,833 But we both know what you did. 575 00:48:49,958 --> 00:48:52,583 These people will die. 576 00:48:54,291 --> 00:48:56,875 Decide right away which side you are on. 577 00:49:13,916 --> 00:49:15,083 Stop! 578 00:49:19,958 --> 00:49:21,333 Oops! 579 00:49:28,041 --> 00:49:28,875 Oops! 580 00:49:42,166 --> 00:49:44,791 Gentlemen, it's late. 581 00:49:45,916 --> 00:49:46,875 I must withdraw. 582 00:49:58,541 --> 00:50:00,166 I ordered it to come tomorrow. 583 00:50:02,208 --> 00:50:04,916 I'm sorry for the error that I committed with Alexandre. 584 00:50:06,125 --> 00:50:06,958 It is serious. 585 00:50:10,416 --> 00:50:11,833 What it was? Tell me. 586 00:50:15,666 --> 00:50:17,666 Why do you always run to him? 587 00:50:18,541 --> 00:50:21,416 I don't trust him, and you know it. I don't want that. 588 00:50:21,500 --> 00:50:24,666 - Don't treat me like a child. - Then don't act like one! 589 00:50:28,291 --> 00:50:29,500 Go to sleep, okay? 590 00:50:30,541 --> 00:50:32,125 You should rest. 591 00:52:27,333 --> 00:52:29,166 Subtitles: Viviam Oliveira