TRUSTED. VALUED. ESSENTIAL.

Despite efforts to eliminate federal funding for WETA and public media, WETA remains committed to our mission. Learn more about current efforts to defend public media and what you can do to protect WETA.

Take action

Drama

The Empress

Young Maria Theresa is the heiress to the Habsburg Empire, but she’s not in charge of her own destiny. Must she sacrifice her happiness to the state? From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.

Episode 1

1h 39m

The bright Maria Theresa is forbidden from marrying her beloved Franz Stephan and thus reigning as Empress, but she?s determined to find a solution.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 1h 39m

    The bright Maria Theresa is forbidden from marrying her beloved Franz Stephan and thus reigning as Empress, but she?s determined to find a solution.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 1h 42m

    Now in power, Maria Theresa must earn respect within the court and in Europe, while dealing with a series of events that jeopardize her marriage.

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.