Napoleon (2002)

As the year 1816 unfurls, the once mighty Emperor Napoleon finds himself held captive by the British on the secluded island of St. Helena. Amidst this solitude, he begins weaving his life’s extraordinary tale to an intrigued young English maiden, Betsy. His narrative commences with a momentous victory over the Royalists in 1795, a triumph that ignited his swift ascension to military eminence, and sparked his ambitious campaigns across Italy and Egypt. His heart, however, is stolen by the youthful and impulsive Josephine de Beauharnais, a captivating woman who, despite being the love of his life, cannot provide him with an heir. Following a successful coup d'état, Napoleon seizes the reins of power in France, crowning himself as the Emperor in 1804. His unyielding ambition reshapes Europe as he meticulously places his kins on thrones, crowning them as princes and kings. Yet, Napoleon's reign is not without resistance and challenges. As he suffers initial losses against the resilient Spanish, his fascination with other women begins to grow. One such woman is the Polish patriot Maria Walewska, who gives him a son. Driven by his insatiable desire to establish an imperial lineage, he divorces Josephine and weds the Austrian princess Marie-Luise, who fulfills his dream by giving birth to an heir. However, Napoleon's audacious attempt to subdue the Russian Tsar results in a disastrous blow to his army, provoking the European powers to form an alliance against him. The year 1814 sees him defeated and exiled to the island of Elba. But the undaunted Napoleon marshals his strength for one final surge, returning to France and once again winning over its people. With a rejuvenated army, he faces the Allies at Waterloo on June 18, 1815, marking another significant chapter in his tumultuous life journey.

Napoleon is an action show featuring Sebastian Koch and created by Yves Simoneau.

Napoleon is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.