Last scene, with Louis silent and stoic, standing on a stone that overlooks a glorious view of the forest with Versailles in the distance. Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. *The only voice, your own. Hi Laura! 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. At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. 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. A hundred years ago. Also thanks for your detailed and in depth reviews. What the king wants, the king gets. John Clare 191 subscribers Henrietta of England, Duchess of Orlans rushes to Louis XIV's chambers after being poisoned. Louis walks in and replies: because I ask him to do so. Ahhhhh-HA! She puts her foot in her mouth. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched If she dies it might lead to accusations and risk any potential alliance with England. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. Marchal replies in that cool way of his: we eliminate the suspects. Colbert: eliminating the suspects doesnt mean the same to me as it does to you! Lol. I choose to believe it was a mistake on the writers part and will simply fast forward over it when I rewatch. So do I believe that our enemies would dare to poison King Charles of Englands sister? Claudine tries to give her something for the pain but she wont swallow, her throat is closing up. Philippe and Louis have all the best monologues and the writing is brilliant, so in character. But, this is my interpretation or thoughts based on the real life events. Obviously he loves Chevalier. Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. Menu. Get Marchal pissed at you. Either way, she's dead now. Versailles recap: episode nine - off avec their ttes! She is subject to the whims and wishes of her king and lover, of her husband and even of her husbands lover. How do we find the poisoner? Louis and her smile about it. King Louis is in a bit of a pickle. Gaston de Foix was arrested and tortured as the potential poisoner by Fabien. Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned. The camera pans up to show the Queen on her knees in prayer, then a select few further back (I see Colbert, Louvois, Montespan, Sophie, Cassel). Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty. Louis XIV of France | Versailles Wiki | Fandom So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. 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. Bontemps wants to move her she cannot stay in the Kings bed. but Claudine says she cannot be moved. She finally asks. I do think it is out-of-character for the Philippe we know and love on the show, not just historically inaccurate, to force himself on her. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. In summary, of the four people involved in this sad businessLouis, Philippe, the Chevalier and HenrietteHenriette is the most powerless, the one with the least choice in anything. As to it appearing that it seems like it almost never happened. . Why should we fault Henriette for not ending her incestuous relationship with her brother-in-law, the king, but Philippe can be forgiven for continuing his homosexual relationship with the Chevalier? *Another side-note: When the Chavelier mentions that Louis does not look for beauty so much as character, umwas he talking about Henriette? It was all out there. Lovely. There is your music.. So, he loves Henrietta as a friend, or simply to rival his brother? She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. Montcourt to Marchal: You are a fool. Louis replies: And you are a MURDERER! Montcourt continues with the wrong man thing, but Louis will have none of it. 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. Bontemps: For you, Sire. Shine on Bontemps, you unsubtle diamond, you. (Historical note: mistresses were in competition with each other all the time, poison was effective and the murderer didnt have to deal with the messiness. It is only since the end of the 20th centuary up to present day that wives can now shout rape, I know of a woman in the 60s that had a baby and had to be stitched, her husband cut her stitches out and raped her. Henrietta was born on 16 June 1644, on the eve of the Second Battle of Newbury during the Civil War, at Bedford House in Exeter, a seat of William Russell, 5th Earl of Bedford, who had recently returned to the Royalist side. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. Hi Jules, I must thank you for your detailed writeup of all ten episodes of Versailles. again, another shagging time between Henriette and Louis, when Louis friends have been murdered and she mentions the fact she was jealous of the dead woman. Then he calls for the Guards. So that would perhaps put affair-with-sister-in-law a half tick closer to pardonable than homosexuality, which is wholly and completely condemned in the bible. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. He sees Louis. And I see all the little things that Henriette says, her little gestures and actions that bring conflict and sadness to Philippe. OMG he hits Marchal across the face with the candlestick, Louis lunges, Montcourt throws him off and the King smacks his head on a table. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? 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. All I could find were negative. (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. But Sophie declares she has no life: what her mother told her was a lie. The Henriette thing is just one more on the heaping pile of shit. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! Henriette wanted to go!). 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. The Kings son. 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. Both felt neglected by the other. Oh, and was it common in this era to talk about new marriages literally 2 minutes after your wife/husband died? Versailles 2015 TV series, shows/cartoon,anime,magma/Documentaries Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. for Season 2. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. To which Marchal says: you are the daughter of a Huguenot conspirator to the King, funded and supported by William of Orange. But Sophie says her mother paid that price, she is merely trying to survive and thought Marchals protection would ensure it. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. And even after Louis became tired of Louise, he didnt run back to Henriettes arms either, instead he turned to Montespan who became his next mistress. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. . There was an attempt on her life before. Except, when hes really angry and he rapes her. I do like that though they have their disagreements, Bontemp genuinely respects Fabien, and despite his anger, I think Louis does too. The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. Im guessing they were pretty equal. He weeps for the loss and I am sure he also weeps for the helplessness he must now feel, a man so powerful and commanding, who rules a country and its people a true King and yet, still unable to save her. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. 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. When she travelled to England, she was excited at the prospect of seeing her brother, Charles, again. He cares for her, but anytime he has to choose between Chevalier and her, he always choose the former. Trusting Philippe and involving him in the running of France would make him a better, stronger king. Totally inappropriate time to mention it. What a great mix of observation and humor. UGH, Henriette. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. ? Brilliant. Season 1 | Season 2 Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Add episode 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. many things. Louis looks at him as he goes on: I believe this palace is a symbol of our king. Her husband is openly gay and has no problem flaunting it in the public. Well, my thought is Philippe angrily claiming his conjugal rights may well have happened before. She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. No one leaves. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. Eww. I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. And were never coming back. The Chevalier makes the sign of the Cross (like the good Catholic he is), sweeps a look across the room to Cassel? [4] She coudnt have said no if shed wanted to. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. Are there more shows you will review? Jacques 10 episodes, 2015 . I very much enjoyed reading them and especially liked your additional facts about the historical events and figures. 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). It is featured in several shots when Louis & Philippe are arguing and she reveals shes preggers as well as when Louis comes to confront her about not wishing to live with the doubt about the child. Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. I do understand you are a fan of Philippe, but I dont understand why that nessitates that Henriette be viewed as the villian. Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. Check back soon for my overview and wrap up of the entire season. We stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. He had mistresses, for example. Next time we see the painting in Ep 6 it has been moved to Henriettes room on her dressing table. Such an angry king, and rightly so. Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. These scenes are odd for me to watch, but by now, I have totally put aside any frustration when the show deviates from what I know of the actual history. Similarly, perforation of the gall bladder may have led to an excess of bile leaking into the peritoneum causing the corruption and gangrene reported by her doctors. 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. Henriette is viewed as property. Fact-checking Versailles: how historically accurate is the BBC drama? Josephine Wilkinson is an academic and author. And Bontemps replies: we are all proud of her, Sire. Louis: And now someone is trying to destroy me, by destroying her. Rohan appears: And they will not succeed I came as soon as I could I wish to offer myself to you as your subject and as your friend. UGGGGGH. Louis looks stunned too. Bontemps is a little freaked: Th-this is highly irregular, your Majesty. But the IDGAF expression on the Queens face is priceless. Wow. Colbert looks a bit stunned. UGH. Our dear Henriette. 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 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. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. *Disclaimer* I do not own any of the audio or footage included in this. 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. She rises and silently leaves, then more people walk in to pay their respects the Chevalier included. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. Never forget. They look at each other for a moment, until Philippe looks away and mutters, Not that youd remember. Louis thinks, then slowly reaches into his jacket pocket, steps forward and takes Philippes hand then places that stone in the palm. 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. 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. I kind of doubt it). 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. 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). 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. It was so good. It is a controlled grief. Cultural factors, too, played a part. Louvois and Marchal agree. *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! I think this comes down to loyalty one would assume the Kings guard would be fiercely loyal to the crown so no one would suspect any plotting. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! My greatest issue with Henriette is that she seems to lack any personality. Back to Henriette, who is now laid out on a bed, hair done, powdered and dressed in her finest gown. Louis persists. Today, speculation has attributed Henriettes death to intestinal blockage, ectopic pregnancy or tuberculosis affecting the peritoneum. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. Even though Henriette had a history of pains (since 1667) and drank only milk and basically ate nothing (she was considered quite a stick in the fashion of the day, and some historians suggest she suffered from anorexia), the poison theory stuck. The finale. poison, death and departures - Versailles episode 10 Theyve always known. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. In the days when it was only you who /truly/ had my back. A European history-geek friend told me about this show yesterday, so I binge watched the entire series. We see Louis expression crumple, and he blinks, almost disbelievingly, and then Philippe is out the door. At a Mass said for her soul, Bishop Bossuet conveyed the sense of shock at her sudden death: Oh, disastrous night; oh, dreadful night, in which resounded like a clap of thunder the unbelievable words Madame is dying Madame is dead!. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. Spooks), it was no surprise when this drama arrived with a hearty dollop of sex, violence, tension, and intrigue. I just binge-watched all 2 seasons and now painfully waits for each episode of Season 3 to come out. 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. He rapes his wife. 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. You mentioned the Charles Beaubrun painting of Louis & Philippewell I was noticing how this stunning piece travels around the palace in season one. I was merely pointing out how such treatment of his wife would hardly help warm her feelings towards him. A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. Louis drops the poker, approaches Montcourt. And even if not, we see what Philippe is capable of when hes in a jealous snit. And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. To spare his feelings? Ugh. My heart breaks for him. Id be happy with either, tbh! They take her hands. Princess Henriette was born on 16 June 1644, on the eve of the Second Battle of Newbury during the Civil War, at Bedford House in Exeter, a seat of William Russell, 5th Earl of Bedford (1613-1700), who had recently returned to the Royalist side. Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. Therefore, my thoughts are strictly about the characters. Anyways, he says: we cannot be seen together anymore. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. Also, his relationship with his brother was much less complicated than we see in this show, Philippe was a very simple person when it came to feelings, he was affectionate and friendly. Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. but it would cause her too much pain. Such an angry outpouring from Louis, however, would have been out of character and no one else reported that he said any such thing. We see a quick shot of Montcourts body being dumped from a cart into the muddy swampiness, to join other rotting, decaying bodies. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. Nup. And poor Philippe, who is distraught about his wife, its just another snub for him, isnt it? Is anyone else hoping Fabien takes her under his wing? SYNC. Louis reels off a list of people who were with Henriette on her journey, people that must be interrogated. Versailles Altadefinizione Stagione 3 Episodio 10 Streaming Ita Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. Quite a few. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Now, if she had been his second cousin, and never saw each other until she married his brother, then I can maybe see them having an affair. UGH D:. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. Get him out! Henriette cries. She allows grief but only briefly. 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. Good idea, he says breathlessly. 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. And our enemies have stopped at nothing to destroy it. So Louis settles into sleep. Versailles - Stagione 3 Episodio 10. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. This girl is familiar she was at Henriettes bedside as the princess related the story of her first masked ball to Sophie. Also I have to add SPOILER ALERT!!!! 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. FOCUS. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? I just found out your site and I must congratulate you for your beautifully written reviews. the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. Hold onto this moment, I told you. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. Eg; Louis shuts him (from preventing Henrietta to go to England) up by releasing Chevalier. He did it with Prince Annaba, with Philippe and the Chevalier, with Philippe in the bath whether its just him thinking hey, Im the King, I can do whatever TF I want or some other deep need to catch people unawares, I do not know). I am sobbing. She is currently working on a biography of Louis XIV. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. According to the Savoyard ambassador, the king vowed that, if Henriette had indeed been poisoned, those involved would be tortured to death, including the chevalier de Lorraine, Philippes favourite, if he were implicated. No context is provided about who he is, no indication he is married. No one enters. I think it would be naive of us to assume that was the first (or only) time that happened. Is he justified in knocking her across the room? 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!) In the early hours of 30 June, she died. Hi, Henriette of England | Versailles Wiki | Fandom It is my experience that it is only those closest to a man that can inflict the greatest pain. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. Hes not gonna tell him of Rohan outright, is he? But I still dont get why he doesnt just dob them both in.? Louis staggers to his feet, Montcourt bleeding out on the floor, and he goes to Marchal, who has collapsed near the fireplace. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. Hi Jules and Aly, The three remaining lived to be 59, 49 and 68. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty.. . I wonder what theyve got in store for us. 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. God knows the wolves might have taken us but what did we know? I am tired of waiting for you to keep it, says the Queen casually as she gets into bed with Louis then settles down. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. Im thinking no. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. Even Louis at this stage is getting sick of it and announces he is going to war. 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. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. I have never posted a comment on your website before and this will be the first time that I have ever written a comment here. She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. Philippe raping his wife. But she is human and she can feel jealousy and make inappropriate remarks at inappropriate moments. Youre brought up, its your duty. Henriette fulfills her duties with. She cant honestly say that the death of the man to whom she is shackled in a loveless marriage, who feels no attraction for her and never can but can easily enough rape her, who stands between her and the man she truly loveswouldnt be entirely unwelcome. So thats why I believe that the most that Louis felt for Henriette was that he only loved her a little or to some degree but not enough. While your character and scene analyses tend to differ quite a bit from my own (perhaps because of that?? Admittedly, its in the middle of a shag, when she is distracted, but still.
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