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Sisi learns that her son has been kidnapped by a laborer who demands the emperor's life in exchange for the crown prince's release. Closely followed by Franz, Sisi rides off to rescue Rudolf.

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Episode 5
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An assassination attempt on the Emperor makes him desperate for revenge.
Episode 4
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Franz's call to arms against Hungary gets the population riled up against him.
Episode 3
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Sisi struggles in her role as empress and does what she can to please her husband.
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In a twist of fate, Sisi falls in love with the emperor, and goes to Vienna to marry him.
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Sisi travels to Bad Ischl for her sister’s engagement to the Emperor of Austria.
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