Sisi
Seen it?2021 | 4 seasons | 45 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved The Crown or The Act, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 18 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
"Sisi" follows the extraordinary life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Modern, honest, and authentic. Told from the perspective of her closest confidants, the series takes a new look at the empress' life and reveals a multi-layered woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12021 · 6 episodes · 5.4 out of 10Monday- Season 22022 · 6 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32023 · 6 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 42024 · 6 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Sven Bohse
- Dominique DevenportSisi
- Jannik SchümannFranz
- David KorbmannGraf Grünne
- Désirée NosbuschErzherzogin Sophie
- Tanja SchleiffGräfin Esterhazy
- Julia StembergerHerzogin Ludovika
- Pauline RénevierHerzogin Helene
- Marcus GrüsserHerzog Max in Bayern
- Giovanni FuniatiGraf Gyula Andrassy
- Philine SchmölzerSophie Charlotte