La Emperatriz 1x2 Today

: 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

: Maximilian reveals to Elisabeth that her family heirloom necklace once belonged to Marie Antoinette. He attempts to kiss her, but she rejects his advances. La Emperatriz 1x2

: The Prince of Vasa, a former lover of Archduchess Sophie, arrives and suggests that Franz may actually be his son. : Continues to assert dominance over both Elisabeth

: 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 : He attempts to kiss her, but she rejects his advances

: The episode concludes with Elisabeth in a glass carriage, surrounded by cheering and demanding crowds as she heads toward her wedding ceremony. Character Dynamics

: Overwhelmed by the court's stifling atmosphere, Elisabeth attends a lively soiree where she drinks absinthe and dances with the maids.