The Empress on Netflix is a period drama that portrays the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known for her beauty, eccentricity, and turbulent relationship with the royal court.

The appeal of a truly great period drama lies in its ability to transport ... the series focuses on the tensions between new and old money families in high society, as advancements in technology ...

Period dramas allow us to forget our own modern day ... They’ve been invited to spend the season in England by their old friend Conchita (Alisha Boe), who has already found an English gent ...

Ah, period dramas. The on-screen equivalent of a cup ... Some of us watch them because they tell classic, age-old stories we know and love; others love them simply because we appreciate a hard ...

The acclaimed period drama first launched on BBC Two in 2015 and will now be back for its brand new outing, subtitled The Mirror and The Light, this Sunday at 9pm. Season one followed the events ...