You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! Montcourt denies it: No, Sire. Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. Having spent the first episode ripping their kit off at any opportunity, the court of Versailles has taken an oath of chastity. She was 26. Called it!) Your closest confidants told you to look elsewhere! This girl is familiar she was at Henriettes bedside as the princess related the story of her first masked ball to Sophie. Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. Two steps behind him, as protocol dictates, is the Chevalier. Philippe has done as little to win her affection as she has to win his and Philippe certainly flaunts his lover in her face far more than she does hers in his. Hi, fantastic bog! Louis XIV of France | Versailles Wiki | Fandom We are shown much more of Philippes inner mind and his relationship to Louis than anyone else. Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. Is it fair? Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . I will speak to whomever I like. Louvois: I know this is true. So how could you be scared? I just found out your site and I must congratulate you for your beautifully written reviews. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. And she was having an affair with the Comte de Guiche. But gossip is gossip and it was particularly rife and vicious in those days. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. I really like him as a character, even though he tortures people. 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!!! Is it fair? Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. AAAAAAHHH. Nup. I risked my life for your vanity, to rescue your wifes dowry. Louis: I acted for France because I AM FRANCE! Philippe remains stoic this time its Louis getting angry and we know why. THIS. Glad to see he lives on, at least for awhile. Henriette feels nothing for Philippe, he not having put any more effort into endearing himself to her than she to him and he also complicating things for her where Louis is concerned. 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! She also miscarries a baby that was either her husband Philippe's or the King's, no one is sure. Though it was true that he was saddened by Henriettes death, I dont felt that he was actually that hell bent on punishing those who were or at least believed to be responsible for her death, due to the lack of evidence among other factors. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty.. As to it appearing that it seems like it almost never happened. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. and to Marchal in his office, interrogating Montcourt. 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. Who seeks to harm Henriette? 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. Philippe: my brother always trusted you. Claudine: I am honoured. Philippe whispers: I dont believe I know what it feels like. .. Emo Philippe, so dark and tortured! Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. However there is a new addition, a large portrait of Louis now hanging on wall near the door (replacing a previous smaller ND painting of flowers). It was so good. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. Thanks for your great reviews! Hi Theresa, and thanks for your comment. *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! That is exactly what I would be thinking. He advances on Montcourt, who is looking a little shell shocked. And in the context of the show, I did find it a nice touch, the apology to him. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. You clever, clever bastard. I did have a thought, though, why the writers didnt build up to her being the young version of one of Louis mistresses, he had so many. My bed your last stop before retiring. apparently it is still not safe. The historical notes you added were my favourite of all, I love knowing whats accurately portrayed and for the parts that were tweaked, what the actual history was. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. ), (*WTF. We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. In the early hours of 30 June, she died. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. Philippe and Henriette are quite possibly the two people Louis loves most, and yet he uses and hurts them both repeatedly to get what he wants and because he is paranoid about his brother. Is that understood? and pushes past them. She is a woman, she is his subject. 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. She seems like she has genuinely been brought in as a main character simply to drive the wedge deeper between Louis and Philippe, but not contribute anything herself to most of her scenes! did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Henriette and Philippe | Versailles Wiki | Fandom The advice you took came from only one source. the door opens, and Montespan enters. He cripples himself with his own paranoia. Its stoic. Episodio 10. A brief scene follows, showing Rohan and the Dauphin sword playing and pretending a jolly game of war in the forest, thenwe are back to the Kings bedchamber where Henriette sleeps and Philippe is outside in the antechamber, brooding by the fireplace as Louis walks in. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. 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. As she made her last confession, the English ambassador, Lord Montagu, asked Henriette if she believed she had been poisoned. I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. 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. Mainly wanted to know about Chevalier after last weeks tearful declaration of love. And here is where Im a bit uncertain, but didnt she make that remark after Philippe raped her? The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. Plus he told Louis he didnt recognise the sender of the notes which is technically true. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. Thank you! The first time we see Philippe is with his lover. What the king wants, the king gets. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Henriette 12 episodes, 2015-2017 Anatole Taubman . Thank you. He is clearly upset. Copyright 2023 History Today Ltd. Company no. 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???) Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. In perfect sync. They walk into a salon, where Montcourt is playing cards, and everyone suddenly stops talking when Marchal meets the mans eye. In Ep 3, I believe this is the first time we see the painting, it is in Louiss chambers, to the left of the fireplace on an easel on the floor. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. The French musical Le Roi Soleil is always great to watch. 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!. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. The two are not mutally exclusive. You said everything that should have been pointed out a long time ago, with counterpoints and parallels that shone a light on some arguments and favoritism that , within the context of the show not history, were just mind boggling. 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). Suffering from digestive problems, she lived on a diet consisting primarily of milk. There is no change. King Louis is in a bit of a pickle. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien?, de Clermont went to a brothel to obtain poison and the love potion Lauren (Marchals henchwoman) tells him thats what she observed. I do like that though they have their disagreements, Bontemp genuinely respects Fabien, and despite his anger, I think Louis does too. This doesnt do good for her position, unloved by her husband and no one would stand at her side, should French and English go to war. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. Good idea, he says breathlessly. He takes her hand and closes his eyes and for a moment he is vulnerable. Such emotion. Totally inappropriate time to mention it. It was just how it was. Of his power, of his country. 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. How accurate is Netflix Versailles? The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. This is such a clever production team impeccable writing, brilliant cast, sumptuous sets and costumes. Incest or homosexuality? oh sorry, wrong show). A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. UGH, technology! Colbert and Louvois look considerably worried. Arguably, as a man, it was within Philippes power to end his relationship easily enough whereas Henriette, a woman, would very possibly not have had that same power. And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. Philippe adds: .or two, perhaps. And he strides off. Or twenty, I suppose. Learn how your comment data is processed. I am looking at her now. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. Versailles - Stagione 3 Episodio 10. Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . All I could find were negative. 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. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), The finale. Is he justified in his behaviour towards her? (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. No one leaves. I like the show, the actors and the plot. Does all this excuse Philippe raping Henriette? Merci! Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. There are times when I will shout (in my head), Just leave this place and run back to England.. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. What to expect from the future? Philippe has been by her side throughout this. 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. The characters almost act as it never happened. I have heard many say they see angels before they die. (Ahhh! Jacques 10 episodes, 2015 . ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! Thanks for reading! 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. 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. The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. They could be far away from the victim at the time of death, so it would be difficult to definitively pin on anyone. Cue some fabulous visuals of doors closing, pikes crossing, the golden gates slamming shut and locking. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. even if it turned out his brother was the poisoner. Still with the playing of games, the half-truth words. Henriette of England died in Saint-Cloud, not in Versailles. Of course not. 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. BBC Two - Versailles, Series 1 - Henriette It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. Husbands have being raping their wives since time began from royalty down to peasants and it was classed as taking their marital rights . In between re-watching S1, of course. Why is his passion for the man he loves to be forgiven and Henriettes passion for the man she loves to be used against her? Colbert looks a bit stunned. 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. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. SYNC. I do understand you are a fan of Philippe, but I dont understand why that nessitates that Henriette be viewed as the villian. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! I am a friend. His face may be handsome but now he just reminds me of a ferret. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. And if you reread my words very carefully, you might realise that I never once touched on the legality of it. Previously, we see Masson offer the same bottle offered to Louis when the king is sick (and Masson reels off a list of ingredients), and the bottle being secretively replaced, so Masson definitely did not know it was poisoned. The moment stretches and Claudine shakes her head: she will not survive the poison. We see a shot of Philippe and Louis: Philippe is stunned and mega sad. Whew! Get him out! Henriette cries. And Philippe is the one who looks tortured, he is the emotional one, while Louis remains stoic. the first time we see Henriette is with Louis, and Louis mentions her husband. I just rot an extremely long omment 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. The Dauphin hides stealthy behind a tree, looking for Rohan. 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. Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. So many questions.. let me see: did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? and especially when he proved himself in battle and all of Paris cheered him and adored him. Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. you wanted to make it your castle. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . 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. The Chevalier looks a little panicky or is it my imagination? Henriette of England | Versailles Wiki | Fandom Aaaaaand now. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber Protocol demands that he stays, Philippe says tightly. Hi Jules, I must thank you for your detailed writeup of all ten episodes of Versailles. 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. Looking forward to Season 2!! Point 9: And again, who can blame her. when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. But of course, she wants to know what happened to her mother in exchange for that information. I realise a woman was expected to stay faithful to her husband even while it was acceptable for him to have mistresess (ha! UHGGH. Only Versailles is now about as sexy as Robot Wars. Ugh. No context is provided about who he is, no indication he is married. 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. Music. I must be poisoned! so Philippe ordered her dog to be fed the water. No one enters. Im leaving. Louis: You would defy me, even in this moment? Philippe: I know what this moment is. Louis steps to his brother and the camera frames them between the crossed pikes, a familiar movie making technique that focuses your eye solely on them, and also creates powerful imagery of two strong men, between weapons, taking opposite views. Im merely suggesting you might save some time. Marchal persists, pointing out that Louvois always disagrees frequently and loudly with the Kings decisions. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Nup. A begrudging father/daughter mentor role, and she eventually warms him up a bit? Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. Louis: And that makes you a liar.. Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. She is not indulgent in it. Henriette wanted to go!). What? YAAAAAY! When an autopsy was done (observed by 17 French doctors, two English physicians, the British ambassador and around 100 other onlookers) death was deemed to be from cholera morbus (gastroenteritis) caused by heated bile. The poor Chevalier, accused when he wasnt even there! Do you believe these women feel less pain and violation because the behaviour is condoned by the society in which they live? Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. Versailles recap: episode nine - off avec their ttes! But Marchal continues calmly. Only 4 of his children grew up, and even then, another died at 27. I am tired of waiting for you to keep it, says the Queen casually as she gets into bed with Louis then settles down. Also thanks for your detailed and in depth reviews. Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. They are singing. Minor detail maybe, but not sure if that doesnt change the meaning of the next bit somewhat? Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! Who's who in Versailles S1-3? A guide to the French court Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. 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. 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. Enriched my enjoyment of the show, and got a bit more educated on the courts history as well . Pot, meet kettle. What will be his legacy? She brought honour on herself and glory to our court. I cant always catch what is being said, particularly if it an aside or a whisper but I know you will tell me . But I still dont get why he doesnt just dob them both in.? And before we can check ourselves and reach for the tissues, the priest murmurs, Amen and Philippes expression tightens, his head gently shaking before he steps away from the bed, leaving Louis there. 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. 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. 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. Either way, she's dead now. While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. The camera pans around him and yet still, not one muscle is out of place, not one twitch of emotion. Colbert: You believe her highness is poisoned? Marchal replies cryptically: I believe. But Sophie declares she has no life: what her mother told her was a lie. his majesty knew this day would come. NOT I dont want you to die, (that comes later) she says my problems cannot be solved, you know that. Way to avoid his question. So Louis settles into sleep. Louis adds, almost contemptuously: you never understood politics. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. keep him occupied in body and mind, adds Louis with a brief smile. Around 5pm on 29th June Henriette drank chicory water, then keeled over saying Ah! Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. then goes into the bedchamber. They take her hands. Ive found some interesting, unedited sources about him and I hope to write very soon a book to make some justice to this very, very mistreated character. Louis and Bontemps share a look between them a kind of wtf do we do now? Yet you heard nothing. And in 1671 during Louis three day visit to the Prince de Conds Chteau de Chantilly, the Master of Festivities and Pleasures Franois Vatel killed himself over the late delivery of fish, and Louis was quickly hustled away (as shown in the wonderful 2000 Gerard Depardieu movie, Vatel)), So we see Claudine striding to the bedchamber but her way is barred. We see Louis take what is rightfully and lawfully his his wife. In the case of Versailles, . He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Brilliant writing. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. Versailles / Characters - TV Tropes
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