What goes in to making hit Netflix period drama 'The Empress'? Thousands of candles, wigs and extras

German period drama “The Empress” has been a big hit outside of Europe

Reported by The Independent. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 11, 2026, 07:59 UTC

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1. The IndependentUnited KingdomNovember 11, 2026, 07:59 UTC

   What goes in to making hit Netflix period drama 'The Empress'? Thousands of candles, wigs and extras

   German period drama “The Empress” has been a big hit outside of Europe

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   November 11, 2026, 10:40 UTC · Netflix's The Empress required 8000 candles and 120 beards for royal drama