I do like that though they have their disagreements, Bontemp genuinely respects Fabien, and despite his anger, I think Louis does too. And Philippe is the one who looks tortured, he is the emotional one, while Louis remains stoic. Hi, In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. At least there is a modicum of decorum. They grew up knowing what their duty was as prince and princess. Montcourt is stabbed by Louis XIV while facing off with him and Fabien Marchal. Id be happy with either, tbh! Because the whole world gave you counsel. She later dies in her bed. Who seeks to harm Henriette? I could never love you more. So Louis settles into sleep. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. He feels betrayed. Lulz. Neither of them showed much interest or affection for the other, both clearly preferring their lovers. You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Your email address will not be published. I can see where the series cliffhanger is heading, besides the obvious unmasking of Rohan as a traitor. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. THIS. Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. I choose to believe it was a mistake on the writers part and will simply fast forward over it when I rewatch. Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? And then down by the promontory. Colbert: You believe her highness is poisoned? Marchal replies cryptically: I believe. Today you get the chance to kill a king! While hes saying this, Marchal behind them is taking out a knife, and suddenly he slides it across the floor, and Louis picks it up, and Montcourt lunges another candlestick is involved.. OMG And then Louis grabs Montcourt from behind and sinks the knife into him! 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? 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. and especially when he proved himself in battle and all of Paris cheered him and adored him. But lets compare: Henriette is jealous. The sad irony here is, I do think Louis cares very much for Philippe but he cannot let his armour of paranoia down enough to recognise Philippes loyalty and the fact that he can trust his brother. 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. I will come, says Philippe. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. Anyhow, just wanted to say But I also know that their greatest plan has yet to show itself. the camera pans to Louis, Colbert, Louvois (clearly worried, as he should be), who says, but what if shes merely ill? Marchal: then your appetite will be merely inconvenienced, Louvois. Bontemps appears. apparently it is still not safe. Hell, HIS WIFE is shagging his brother. And Louis weeps. No, of course she doesnt. Anne. (Historical note: it was forbidden for the King to be in the presence of death. Henriette, however, was never robust and often experienced such terrible pains in her side that she would lie on the floor to find respite. Earlier that day, a servant spotted one of Philippes mignons and Grand Equerry (Master of the Horse), the Marquis dEffiat, drink water stored in a cabinet near Henriettes chambers, wipe the glass, then go on his way. We see about ten hooded figures, along with the Unmasked Man whom Rohan freed from jail. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. Check back soon for my overview and wrap up of the entire season. Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube Henriette portrayed by Pierre Mignard, 17th century, Henriette, Duchesse d'Orlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. We see this SO MANY TIMES it becomes frustrating and sad. Its just that his anger and upset (and yes, jealousy I think) affects him so much, because its just another way for his brother to control and belittle him, make him less. ? Brilliant. I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. *Deeeeeep breath* Okay. b) To show a glimpse of vulnerability for Henriette because for all her power, she is still the property of her husband and can be treated as such. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. Louvois and Marchal agree. I find it interesting that Louis feels the need to add: she came to find me, to put the doubt on Montespans face to rest. For one thing, Anne of Austria, Henriette and the Comtesse de Scissons and even Louis XIV partly himself were in real life all part of a plan to distract the court and other gossip mongers from spreading further lies, gossip, rumors and to provide a cover up for Louis and Henriettes affair which was more of a fling than an actual full fledged affair. Now this is fascinating. Yep. When Marchal goes down and Montcourt takes the knife, Louis lunges, some more fighting with Marchal again entering the fray.. and then OMG Marchal is stabbed!!! We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. Lovely. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. After all, everything she did was unacceptable at that time for women and it was certainly acceptable to beat a woman, especially if she was a wife, sister or daughter. for Season 2. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. Henriette of England is poisoned during her trip back from England. . Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. Get Marchal pissed at you. Only a year or so to go until a new season arrived on fledgling network Ovation, its U.S. cable home. The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse d'Orlans I am really liking Sophies growth as a character, who is, of course, beautiful, but with attitude and a strong backbone, as we are now seeing. 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. It was generally believed that she had been poisoned by one of her husband's friends, but historians have concluded that she died of natural causes, perhaps of a ruptured appendix. I cannot even imagine his reasoning for this, however I do know historically, Henriette desperately did want to be Queen of France, as did her mother want it, but at the time, she didnt have the pedigree, being the sister to Englands heir who wasnt even on the throne at the time. Does Henriette mind being used by Louis? She finally asks. And so was she. Charming. (Historical note: this happened and wasnt at all odd) The door suddenly opens, the Queenis standing there. We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. *The only voice, your own. Montcourts eyes drop to Louis hand and suddenly he pulls a knife. I respect the fact that two people can look at the same thing and see it from completely different angles and come away with completely different interpretations. You really point out a lot of details one might miss when watching the episodes for the first time. Ill tell you, though, that, like you, I totally adore Philippe in this series, the actor is great and some King/brother interaction is well done. Im actually in the States where episode seven will be airing tomorrow night, but I read ahead because I know history so nothing coming was really a spoiler (just a condensed timeline). Versailles 2015 TV series, shows/cartoon,anime,magma/Documentaries I could see the Chevalier if not Philippe taking on Sophie as a sort of pet, his project, I imagine the Chevalier would have adored trying to corrupt a sweet young thing like Sophie. Whats wrong? It was just how it was. She puts her foot in her mouth. FOCUS. A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. It was very clear from episode 1 that you were not a fan of Henriette and I found that quick jarring to read in your reviews. She was merely being used by the man she was in love with. the first time we see Henriette is with Louis, and Louis mentions her husband. Yes, it was common to talk about marriage that soon! 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. And then of course, Philippe rapes her (only the once? A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. You went north, I went south and she went west and by the time they righted themselves we found our way down by the mill stream. Yes. A hundred years ago. In reality it only took a very short time for the plan to take full effect. I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. That she could feel no affection for the man she was forced to marry, a man who could never feel anything for her and who also raped her, is not at all surprising (even while considering that marital rape was acceptable at that time). And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. Such an angry outpouring from Louis, however, would have been out of character and no one else reported that he said any such thing. The steps, the swinging of the arms, the movement of the coat and their cravats. Such was the hygiene of 17th century France. The state is a person. Your closest confidants told you to look elsewhere! She is not indulgent in it. 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. I will also add that while Louis uses her to hurt Philippe in a very deliberate and calculated manner, I dont believe that is Henriettes intent at all. One witness observed that Henriette looked like a dressed corpse upon whom someone had put some rouge, while others thought she had death painted on her face. For her lot to improve, she could only hope for things to happen. It would be an outrageous thought. However, Madeleine de Foix, Gaston's mother, defends her son at the salon, but when facing banishment, she stabs Fabien, almost killing him. Here it is, mes amis! The wedge is firmly being driven between Philippe and Louis, all their arguments and conflict and opposition for each other has been carefully constructed and built up over the last nine episodes, into this final one. You mentioned the Charles Beaubrun painting of Louis & Philippewell I was noticing how this stunning piece travels around the palace in season one. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. And also shout out to Hannah for being a a much needed third voice. Cue some fabulous visuals of doors closing, pikes crossing, the golden gates slamming shut and locking. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. Well, my thought is Philippe angrily claiming his conjugal rights may well have happened before. Still with the playing of games, the half-truth words. Rohan took him riding. Then he screams out: CALL THE GUARD!. Monsieur de Reynaud is poisoned by an unknown entity. UGH D:. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. Youre brought up, its your duty. "Versailles" Bring the Garden Here (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb Finally, the king weeps for his love, when he is alone. fantastic bog! This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. Im going to be stalking these recaps in the arduous wait for season two. He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb After doing an excellent job negotiating an alliance with England against the Dutch (which was then promptly overturned), Henriette returns to Versailles just in time to be poisoned and die in blood-soaked agony. He tucks Louis in then gets into his small cot (that looks like a camping bed), fully clothed. Claudine confirms: We have no choice. Henriettes liver and intestines were found to be badly corrupted, while her duodenum, gall bladder and the lower portion of her abdomen were filled with evil-smelling bile. As Montcourt is delivering this little speech, the camera angle singles out the massive symbolism in the shot: the angels on his leather sash belt. But that was the thinking of the time. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. Henriette. He was a noble, he knew the rules.) Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. . : . But his treatment of her does make me think, rather than an actual person, the writers have quite subtly used her as a tool: she is the only person Philippe can take his frustrations out on he knows she loves Louis, and at that point Louis is still very much in love with her Philippe knows this, and punishes Louis the only way he can, but punishing his mistress. Now she is in a marriage that will never give her any joy with a man she does not love and she should risk displeasing her lover, the king, by rejecting him? As for Philippe, I cant make out what he is. And even if not, we see what Philippe is capable of when hes in a jealous snit. Let me know when the doctor arrives, Louis says, and leaves. Louis: you are grieving. Philippe shakes his head: I grieve alone. Louis swallows then says: You will marry again. Philippe interjects: I simply want to live. Louis: It is your duty. Philippe hisses: I have had my fill of duty. However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. I think that if he really loved Henriette that much, he wouldnt have gotten over her so quickly and easily, once they dangled a pretty, young blonde newcomer court lady to distract him. I am a friend. The only protection offered is by Louis. Bontemps wants to move her she cannot stay in the Kings bed. but Claudine says she cannot be moved. the court was rife with extra-marital affairs involving married women as well as men, but still) but that does not mean Henriette could turn her feelings for Louis off at the touch of a wedding ring from a man she didnt choose or want. plus its almost as if he has something to say, to hide. My biggest problem with Henriette/Louis is that I find it highly doubtful that Louis would have sex with her. It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. I certainly cant say for certain what the writers intent was with that scene, but in this writers opinion it is multilayered a) to show Philippes slow growing resentment towards his brother: he says I want a boy, just like my brother. Montcourt is confused. 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 Because no one knows that Cassel is one of the conspirators (and UGH I dont know WHY the Chevalier just didnt tell Marchal or Louis???) Philippe and Louis have all the best monologues and the writing is brilliant, so in character. Bontemps is a little freaked: Th-this is highly irregular, your Majesty. But the IDGAF expression on the Queens face is priceless. He was shut out of his mothers (Anne of Austria) last moments, while Philippe was in attendance, where, despite her appalling treatment of her second son, he openly wept and grieved. He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. Off they stride with purpose and a couple of guards, through the gorgeous corridors (shot in the gorgeous Vaux Le Vicomte) and with ominous background music to set the mood. So how could you be scared? The sudden onset of Henriettes illness, the severe pain and the short time between the onset of her symptoms and her death suggested to her contemporaries that she had been poisoned. And there is also Dangerous Liaisons, but that is set in the 18th century. Hi Jules and Aly, A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. Theyve always known. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. From the bed, Henriette says pitifully, Dont leave me and straight away, we know who that is aimed at. Claudine tries to give her something for the pain but she wont swallow, her throat is closing up. She is only ever Louis sweet, nubile mistress or Philippes overlooked wife, never her own person, she isnt seductive and outgoing like Montespan or scheming like de Clermont or genuinely sweet with a backbone like Sophie, shes just a soft-spoken waif who huffs when she doesnt get her way, cries when shes put in a difficult position, doesnt seem that clever but knows exactly where to strike thatll heart the worst mentioning Francoise Parthenay when Louis has refused to talk about the Chevalier, for one. Louis XIV of France | Versailles Wiki | Fandom You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. After reading your review on epsiode 10, and reading that it ends with Philippe leaving Versailles, I thought back to epsiode one and the moment he finds Louis at his favorite spot in the woods. I knew hed say that line! King Louis XIV (George Blagden, left) and Henriette (Nomie Schmidt) arrive at "Versailles" in the Ovation series. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. I am sobbing. It could possibly be the same spot from Ep1, when he confronted the wolf and Philippe rode in to rescue him. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber I think I enjoyed your reviews as much as the show itself. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. Also I have to add SPOILER ALERT!!!! 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. The Chevalier is still silent, still focused on Henriette. More of an extreme sadness at his wifes pain. Claudine doesnt know how long Henriette has left, but it is her wish to see you both. Also, Henriette has asked to be carried to the garden so that she might be surrounded by her favourite flowers. (Philippes gentle smile is so bittersweet here!) That was your promise to me. Next morning and Louis opens the shutters on a sleeping Montespan (aside here: Louis has a habit of walking in on people sleeping or in a state of undress. (We wont even go into whether or not that maid wanted to be drug into the bedroom by Philippe after his jealous strop with the Chevalier or his sneaking into Louises bed. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? You see it in Ep3 where he yells where is MY wife? You see it in Ep2 with his angry speech to Louis: do you tell yourself that when you are fucking MY WIFE? In so many subtle ways Philippe is being demeaned by Louis. Thank you all! Were just waiting for it to take root., Now we are outside in an antechamber again, where Colbert is frantic that Henriette must be moved, that she cannot be treated in the Kings chamber. Versailles recap: episode eight - from la petite mort to une grande Louis adds, almost contemptuously: you never understood politics. Her father was King Charles I of England, her mother the youngest daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. It is fascinating to compare Philippes two moments of deep anguish side by side: when the Chevalier was arrested, we saw his total and complete breakdown, the slow crumple of his expression from shock, to horror, to abject grief, then as he collapsed to his knees and rocked while he wept. We now see Philippe, so resigned, with tears down his cheeks, then Louis with a no, this is NOT happening. look on his face, eyes still dry. then goes into the bedchamber. A side-note: On Sophie. Speculation that Henriette had been poisoned began straight away. 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. Montcourt declares he only knew her in passing, Marchal calls out his bullshit: but you knew she had malevolent intent. To which Montcourt sarcastically replies: it may have escaped your notice but everyone in this building has malevolent intent. Point 8: Again, refer to comments on Henriettes lack of power as a woman and as a subject of the king to say no to said king. We are shown much more of Philippes inner mind and his relationship to Louis than anyone else. She was 26. Even if Louis were to let her go, she would then be relinquishing the love of her life to sit lonely and chaste in her apartments waiting for her husband, a man who feels no attraction or interest for her at all. He is clearly upset. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. Louis was deathly afraid of the more relaxed, popular and fun-loving Monsieur, who gave great parties, was social and everyone wanted to be around. 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). What if the poison spreads? NOT AT ALL acceptable in the eyes of pretty much everyone. She actually says I could never love you well which does change the context somewhat. But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. Yet even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. The one she loves the most. I know historically Philippe did leave Versailles for a time, but season two Louis without Philippe will be interesting because while Louis takes shots at him every chance he gets, at the end of the day Philippe is the only true person around him besides Bontemps. When King Charles hears that his beloved sister has been poisoned in France, it is only a matter of hours before a declaration of war. Louvois: a war they cannot afford to win. Colbert now counsels Louis on the shift of power should Henriette die: Henriettes very existence strengthens your position. My thoughts on that notorious Henrietta/Philippe scene in episode one is that it is entirely out-of-character for Philippe as we get to know him through the rest of the series. The two are not mutally exclusive. How can you be scared? (sweet Philippe!) He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. Henriette wanted to go!). on The finale. But here, now? Not so much. Louis paranoia about his little brother is completely unfounded. He rapes his wife. These reactions perfectly suit and says a lot to their characters, plus George Blagden and Alex Vlahos as hugely talented actors. The writers want us to think that evrry time they had kids, he had to rape her? Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. Yes, of course its common knowledge that Louis is shagging Henriette. There are a few movies I enjoy that are fairly accurate. *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! After their conversation about stealing Philippes glory and the fact that Louis never liked sharing. Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. Then Montcourt, the sly little worm, implies that Marchal will cop shit if Henriette dies and no culprit is found, and that Marchals judgement is lacking due to the whole de Clermont thing. Does she want to end things with Louis? So do I believe that our enemies would dare to poison King Charles of Englands sister? Now we are with Marchal, who is interrogating Henriettes ladies, Sophie included. I will speak to whomever I like. Louvois: I know this is true.
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