

Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 | 51m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
War with Prussia is looming. Franz’s only hope is help from his past foe, Napoleon.
Despite the birth of the long-awaited heir to the throne, there is no rejoicing. Bismarck wants Austria out of the Federation, even if it means war. Franz’s only hope is to seek help from his past foe, Napoleon. Can he be won over?
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Funding for Sisi: Austrian Empress is provided by Viking.

Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 | 51m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite the birth of the long-awaited heir to the throne, there is no rejoicing. Bismarck wants Austria out of the Federation, even if it means war. Franz’s only hope is to seek help from his past foe, Napoleon. Can he be won over?
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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