Sisi

With the birth of the heir to the throne, happiness seems complete for Sisi and Franz, but Sisi's free spirit threatens to be suffocated by life at court; to prevent another war, Sisi and Franz must travel to France and ask Napoleon III for help.

At Count Andrassy's country estate, Sisi is reminded of the freedom of her childhood; as the courtly constraints slowly fall away from her, Sisi realizes that the Hungarian people need her help more urgently; Sisi pledges her support to Andrassy.

The Hungarian rebel Ödön Körtek intends to kidnap Sisi; in joint captivity with Count Andrassy, Sisi is faced with the question of how long she can remain steadfast; Franz is confronted not only with his father-in-law, but also with Sisi's sister.

Sisi and Andrassy travel to Vienna to convince Franz of the need for a Hungarian parliament; Sisi tries to clear her head; the special affection between Sisi and Andrassy does not go unnoticed by Franz; Franz falls back into old patterns.

While the war poses problems for Franz, Sisi must prove herself as ruler in Vienna -- on her own.

With the war lost and no word about Franz, Sisi prepares for the worst; the future of the Austrian Empire hangs by a thread.