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Episode 1

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.

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Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1 | 99m 17s

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.

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