Netflix has confirmed it’s making a brand-new historical series that will focus on a family ripped apart by betrayal
Netflix has announced plans to produce a period drama focused on one of the most harrowing periods in history.
The upcoming Netflix series comes from the same creative team behind another major period drama for the streaming giant, reports the Express.
IMDb users have been effusive in their praise for the programme, drawing parallels with acclaimed shows such as The Crown and Downton Abbey.
One viewer headed their 10/10 review: “A Masterpiece of Emotion and Visual Beauty.”
They elaborated: “I’m absolutely in love with this series. After waiting two whole years for the next six episodes, I couldn’t help but binge them all in one go. And wow, it was worth the wait! The actors are phenomenal-so much emotion in their performances that they pulled me into every moment. I cried, laughed, and felt everything in between.”
A second reviewer wrote in their 9/10 assessment: “Like the Crown but much more captivating.”
A third critic awarded 10/10, describing it as “an utterly gorgeous series” and noted: “The Crown wasn’t historically 100% accurate either, but did we absolutely adore every second of it and appreciate how beautifully done the series was? Well, I did at least.”
They continued: “This series had me captivated on every level from the first second it began.”
Another viewer commented: “If you like The Crown, you’ll like this” and explained: “Romantic would be something like Pride and Prejudice or Bridgerton. This was more like Downton Abbey or The Crown, where in the drama is the focus.”
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The narrative will unfold in medieval Germany, tracing the lives of three sisters amidst the German witch hunts.
As per Deadline, the drama will delve into a family torn asunder by “suspicion, accusation and betrayal”, their struggle to safeguard loved ones from the “grip of fear and fanaticism”, and the “unyielding resistance” during one of “Europe’s darkest chapters”.
In a statement to the publication, producers Robert and Katharina Eyssen expressed their immense joy at finding a “creative home” at Netflix once again, following their collaboration on The Empress.
The duo affirmed that the streaming giant “truly understood” their artistic vision, having built up “trust” over many years with the platform.
They added: “As with The Empress, we are creating a family story centered on strong, complex, and defiant female characters.
“It is a radically emotional story that explores marginalization and persecution – a series that provokes thought, sweeps you along, and gets under your skin [sic].”
This announcement follows reports that filming has concluded for season three of the International Emmy-winning The Empress in Bavaria, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Production for the third season kicked off in September 2025 and it has been confirmed as the final instalment for the sprawling period drama.
The final series will comprise six episodes, delving into the aftermath of the Sardinian War and Emperor Franz (portrayed by Philip Froissant) returning from the frontlines burdened with trauma and guilt over the loss of thousands of young lives.
Empress Elisabeth von Wittelsbach (Devrim Lingnau) will support him as she battles for her marriage and the empire.
She will also encounter difficulties at court due to her deteriorating health, leading her to depart Vienna and embark on an unforeseen journey.
The Empress season 3 is set to launch on Netflix later this year.
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The Empress season 3 will be released on Netflix later this year
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