Sisi travels to Hungary to meet Count Andrássy, finding a sense of freedom away from the Austrian court.

Season 2 consists of . The plot follows Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) as she navigates the birth of her heir, Rudolf, while facing personal and political turmoil.

Tensions rise with Otto von Bismarck, who threatens war between Prussia and Austria.

Sisi and Andrássy escape captivity; Sisi tries to convince Franz of the need for a Hungarian parliament.

Franz struggles with jealousy over Sisi and Andrássy; Sisi must rule in Vienna alone as war looms.