He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. On the other hand, Ive never doubted for a moment Philippes loyalty to his brother or his love for him. And that is the problem you face, Montcourt. She is not indulgent in it. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. She is gravely ill. Montespan pauses for a second, then declares she must go to her (because you know, Montespan is supposed to be one of her ladies-in-waiting). Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. Montcourt tried to tell me the same. So anyways, off we go. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. "Versailles" and I met by chance on Netflix. Claudine Masson Fabien Marchal Henriette of England Henriette and Montespan Fabien and Sophie Isabella Braganza Claudine and Fabien Marie-Thrse and Montespan Versailles (series) Sophie de Clermont Philippe of France Henriette and Louis Philippe and Liselotte's Wedding Chevalier and Henriette Categories Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Why is this so? Such emotion. Henriette of England is poisoned during her trip back from England. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. ), (*WTF. Its stoic. We see a quick shot of Montcourts body being dumped from a cart into the muddy swampiness, to join other rotting, decaying bodies. But to his brother? Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? And in the context of the show, I did find it a nice touch, the apology to him. God knows the wolves might have taken us but what did we know? Henriette, however, happens to be in love with the king and, more importantly, it seems he with her. See production, box office & company info. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. Did not see this one coming! Also it will set Louis in a collision with Phillipe who did not want his wife to go to England for the negotiations. However, I do have a comment to make about your previous post that you believed that Louis loved Henriette, however I dont completely agree with you on this one. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! Last scene, with Louis silent and stoic, standing on a stone that overlooks a glorious view of the forest with Versailles in the distance. Quite a few. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? Admittedly, its in the middle of a shag, when she is distracted, but still. Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. I knew hed say that line! Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. To my observation, we do not know who messed with the bottles I was assuming it was Mike or Rohan, because the hand is gloved and we do not see the face. Everyone shares a look because, yeah, they know. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) Henriette fulfills her duties with. Dieu. Only Versailles is now about as sexy as Robot Wars. Point 3: Good question, which is the greater sin? No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. Louis drops the poker, approaches Montcourt. Speculation that Henriette had been poisoned began straight away. Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. Seriously, he could have married her to any noble and they would have looked the other way at the cheating. And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. Who seeks to harm Henriette? Stars: George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Tygh Runyan Director(s . Pale and in obvious distress, she was put to bed, but her pains were so severe that she believed she must have been poisoned and asked for an antidote. Thank you all! A rant about the UK press and their Versailles reviews. His grip tightens on the poker, even as Montcourt looks actually shocked at that accusation. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! I am a true friend of the king. but Louis knows. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. My sources tell me that sadly, we will have to wait until March 2017 (Yes, NEXT YEAR!!!) Is that understood? and pushes past them. I pity Henrietta. We see Louis expression crumple, and he blinks, almost disbelievingly, and then Philippe is out the door. I think the problem with him is that we still miss a decent biography, taking into accounts ALL sources and not only the same, always the same stuff as Saint-Simon and such. There is, replies Louis. Louis wakes to the sight of Henriette, blood down her gown and from her mouth, saying help me please. Even gravely ill, she still choses Louis over her husband. Would you villify a slave because he hated his master or ran away simply because slavery was accepted at that time and slaves (much like women, little difference there) were considered nothing more than the property of their masters to do with as they please (again, just as a woman was to her husband)? Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. And for those who love her. Philippe replies ominously: we are all of us in sickness here. Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. Is it fair? She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. Anne, Hi Jules I could never love you morewell. And Philippe replies gently: You did the best you could. Tears now from Henriette: how handsome you both are. And now we are in the last throes of her last moments it hurts and she cannot breathe, they move the pillow. I thought so but no. UHGGH. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10. The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. [4] then goes into the bedchamber. My greatest issue with Henriette is that she seems to lack any personality. *Disclaimer* I do not own any of the audio or footage included in this. Anne, Hi Jules haha that last message should have ended (I agree with you on all POINTS) not pints . Louis looks mega pissed. Rohan grabs her by the throat, saying it is not yet clear to him what she has done to earn her money, then demands she clean his room before leaving. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. Since the first stone was laid in this expansion. After Philippe shoots a couple rounds into the air he tells Louie, Brother we must go, the wolves will come back and there will be more. Did you have the same thought as I; that while in the moment the characters are talking about the actual wolves, the underlying message is about Louis and the traitors in his midst, starting with Moncourt. Marchal picks up the dropped knife and lunges and he and Montcourt trade a few blows, with Marchal blocking then delivering a punch. As her husband, Philippe, rushed to her bedside, Henriette chided him, Alas, Monsieur, it is a long time since you loved me, but this is unjust. Alerted, Henriettes lady-in-waiting watched the duke closely, but he showed no indication of guilt and every sign that he was distressed by his wifes condition. What shall I do! Is Philippe such a child and so lacking in self-restraint that he cant wait a few extra moments until they, too, were behind closed doors? She could have answered with an honest yes but she evades the question. Louis meanwhile, is disorientated (and by this time I am wondering where the guards are with all this noise, despite Marchal telling them not to disturb them). When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away. It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. Louis is a shit to Philippe. Colbert looks a bit stunned. It was just how it was. By this point, Louis had basically forgotten about and gotten over Henriette though this was much to her displeasure and chagrin. Gaston de Foix was arrested and tortured as the potential poisoner by Fabien. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! BBC Two - Versailles, Series 1 - Henriette Because Sophie steals any scene shes in with Henriette, hands down, and she even maintains a presence with Montespan, too, though Montespan is clearly the dominant one in most dynamics (the Chevalier excluded, of course swans fat flippers come to mind!) And even after watching both seasons 1 and 2 of Versailles, I wouldnt say that he loved her a lot but on the show it was to a certain degree. Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned. I enjoyed them very much, I must saymuch more than this series, which is good entertainement, but, God, so FAR from being historically correct, in so many ways. Then Philippe walks out, still dressed in his nightshirt and robe, barefoot. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. Our dear Henriette. YAAAAAY! Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. Cultural factors, too, played a part. It ended up working even better than planned and within a very short amount of time, Louis fell for Louise de la Valliere who was originally meant to be a decoy but became his first official royal mistress. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. He had mistresses, for example. It can be quite shocking to us, but pretty much most children died before adulthood people mourned, mirrors were covered and a service held, but some didnt wait more than a few days before picking themselves up and going off to the next party or ball or soiree. And Marchal sees this too, his eyes flicking down to focus on them, then showing us aflashback of the dying girl, Charlotte de Parthanay, whom he held in his arms in Episode Three, where she says she saw angels. *IMAGERY KLAXON*, Next scene Marchal is riding furiously through the forest , no mood music, no sound, and he then bursts into Rohans rooms with guards, only to find the servant Marie on the floor, her wrist slashed with a knife. Not so much. Lord. However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. Louis stares out the window in the antechamber, servants bring in food, but Marchal suspects poisoning and sends it back until its safety can be confirmed. She brought honour on herself and glory to our court. The writers of the show took quite creative liberty with the relationships some turned out to be clever and well-written, some I just eye rolled SO HARD. Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! Not only did they grow up together but they were first cousins and Louis was a devout Catholic. . Nup. Inside Versailles Henriette Sister of King Charles II of England, Henriette - known as Madame - is the wife of Philippe and the mistress of King Louis. At least there is a modicum of decorum. Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. Versailles 2015 TV series, shows/cartoon,anime,magma/Documentaries Snake! Next time we see the painting in Ep 6 it has been moved to Henriettes room on her dressing table. They could not be more different in this moment. The camera then cuts to Rohan, drinking and brooding in his room, absently stabbing the table with a knife as he glares at a portrait of Louis-as-a-boy (which is a gorgeous portrait and includes Philippe, apparently in a private collection and attributed to artist Charles Beaubrun. You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. Philippe is jealous. LOUIS. She also miscarries a baby that was either her husband Philippe's or the King's, no one is sure. Love your delicious commentary, brava! When you see Fabien going to find the missing Charlotte, you see him visualising the scenario he holds up his hand, points his fingers in the shape of a gun to see how the angle would project. I think he has done his younger brother irreperable harm and, at times, I wonder if he wouldnt throw Philippe to the wolves if it suited him or France. Coming from the quills of noted showrunners David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, both known for gripping series with a conspiratorial bent (i.e. At the time of her death, it was widely believed that Henrietta had been poisoned and the prime suspects were her husband, Philippe and/or his lover, the Chevalier de Lorraine. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. As Mme de Svign wrote: She was taken ill and died within eight hours, and we have lost with her all the joy, all the charm and all the pleasures of the Court. Poor Philippe is helpless do something, woman! She has to find the source, which means poking about on Henriettes body, causing agony with every poke. It was so good. When she travelled to England, she was excited at the prospect of seeing her brother, Charles, again. Montcourt pauses its clear he recognises Rohans voice. UGH D: Hi Jules, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reviews as much as I have enjoyed watching Versailles. Also I have to add SPOILER ALERT!!!! Henriette 12 episodes, 2015-2017 Anatole Taubman . He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Husbands have being raping their wives since time began from royalty down to peasants and it was classed as taking their marital rights . This moment echoes the first from the opening scene in Episode One, where the traitors rush in on the pretext of getting Louis safely away. Finally, did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Though only a few actually act on it. Marchal is having a hard time believing Montcourts usual crapabout returning to court because he is a true friend to the king and was his duty to inform him of a threat to Henriettes life. As for Philippe, I cant make out what he is. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. And if you reread my words very carefully, you might realise that I never once touched on the legality of it. Moreover, we cant fault her anymore for continuing her relationship with Louis (as if she would have had the power to end it anyway) than we can Philippe for continuing his with the Chevalier. Ugh) and oh dear, the Chevalier looks so panicked, so worried by the Ducs appearance is it because he thinks people will start accusing him again of treason? I cannot permit it, he says. Cassel leaves, then Montcourt walks away in the direction of Rohan who is discussing the Dauphins outing with a guard. Cue some fabulous visuals of doors closing, pikes crossing, the golden gates slamming shut and locking. Nomie Schmidt, finally royal in 'Versailles' - TV Show Patrol Totally inappropriate time to mention it. I was searching online for reviews/explanations of this show I was never educated about Frances history because I come from the other side of the globe and coincidentally stumbled upon your website, much to my delight. Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. Your closest confidants told you to look elsewhere! Learn how your comment data is processed. Bontemps: For you, Sire. Shine on Bontemps, you unsubtle diamond, you. Or twenty, I suppose. You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! And Louis weeps. There was no indication of poisoning, so death was attributed to cholera morbus caused by corrupt and boiling bile, which had led to gangrene in the entrails and other parts of the lower abdomen. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. The one with Henriette's return, the rules of etiquette and the NOOOOOOO. Does she want to end things with Louis? At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. So to me, this indicates hes still quite scared. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. Henriette wanted to go!). I think he also wants reassurance that Louis cares for him as much as he cares for Louis. PERFECT. First to Henriette, and after she was poisoned, to Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate. Marchal is surprised but pleased: attracting the flies to the paper. You are both the angels at my shoulder, says Louis, which reminds Marchal of the Parthenays and Montcourt. My bed your last stop before retiring. The camera pans around him and yet still, not one muscle is out of place, not one twitch of emotion. And silently walks to the window. Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. She is a woman, she is his subject. And I see all the little things that Henriette says, her little gestures and actions that bring conflict and sadness to Philippe. He took the bottle to drown his sorrows as it were, after he hit Claudine, feeling remorse, I would think. It would be an outrageous thought. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. Philippe, despite their mutual loathing, was upset and distraught, so suspicion then fell to the absent Chevalier de Lorraine, who at the time was still in exile in Rome. She was 26. Exactly. BRILLIANT acting. many things. Louis looks at him as he goes on: I believe this palace is a symbol of our king. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. Versailles: Season One Episode Ten - Ruminating Rosie UGH, Henriette. We see Henriette asleep in the bed. He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. Ive addressed each of your points, but it has run very long and I dont know if it will post in the comments section or not. Hmm. Thanks for your great reviews! He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriettes death and briefly, heres how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldnt be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. Just airing in the U.S. and Im having surgery Friday so I dont know if Ill catch it. I think we see fairly good evidence in episode 7 that not only does Philippe support his brother, but that he is honestly frightened of the idea of running the country and has no desire to take his brothers place (his anger at being overlooked for the regency is more due to his hurt that no one supports him or takes him seriouslyhis experience all his life). She is subject to the whims and wishes of her king and lover, of her husband and even of her husbands lover. Do you even think hed allow her to end things? yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. In reality it only took a very short time for the plan to take full effect. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character.
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