: Overwhelmed by the court's stifling atmosphere, Elisabeth attends a lively soiree where she drinks absinthe and dances with the maids.

: The episode concludes with Elisabeth in a glass carriage, surrounded by cheering and demanding crowds as she heads toward her wedding ceremony. Character Dynamics

: Continues to assert dominance over both Elisabeth and Franz, while her past affair with the Prince of Vasa threatens the legitimacy of the throne. SNARK WEEK RECAP: The Empress (2022), Ep. 2 - Frock Flicks