Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. Horrible man. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Here it is, mes amis! Claudine and Philippe converse, with Claudine saying she feels they are not through the worst. Versailles recap: episode eight - from la petite mort to une grande Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. 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. Is that understood? and pushes past them. Is it fair? but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. Thank you (and I agree with you on all pints!!! 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 Montcourt is delivering this little speech, the camera angle singles out the massive symbolism in the shot: the angels on his leather sash belt. No one enters. You! He points and accusing finger. Thanks for your great reviews! Its emotionless. Not so much. 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 it a bigger crime than boy love? But of course, she wants to know what happened to her mother in exchange for that information. Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. King Louis is in a bit of a pickle. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. We begged you. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. FOCUS. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. Pity that they made his character too emo, too frustrated and angry with the world, when he actually was full of joie de vivre, always smiling, always chattering, always ready to find the good in every person and every sistuation. She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. Your loyalty can lie with Philippe while still acknowledging that Henriette is also a victim and not the villain (the real villain here is Louis). Yes, it was common to talk about marriage that soon! The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. The characters almost act as it never happened. Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . Mainly wanted to know about Chevalier after last weeks tearful declaration of love. We see a quick shot of Montcourts body being dumped from a cart into the muddy swampiness, to join other rotting, decaying bodies. 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). 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. Except, when hes really angry and he rapes her. We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. But she is human and she can feel jealousy and make inappropriate remarks at inappropriate moments. See production, box office & company info. You have never been a man whos true. I also saw the subtle ways in which Henriette (and Louis) talked about him, how they wished he was not there. Henriette is viewed as property. Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. However, the court (and her brother, Charles II) was told she died of natural causes so he could hardly behead anyone for murder after that. But he will not be resting for long the door opens later and we see a pair of bare feet, the hem of a nightgown, both bloodied, as they enter. The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. 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. She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. 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. This is clearly frustrating for Bontemps, this is against all protocol, and Bontemps is nothing if a creature who takes comfort (and even enjoys) the routine of protocol. 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. She was merely being used by the man she was in love with. Excellent. First off, let me preface my response with the qualifier that I know very little about the historical figures on which these characters are based. Women are still being raped today in societies which condone such behaviour towards women and which deny women their personhood. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty. 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. The Dauphin hides stealthy behind a tree, looking for Rohan. Henriette wanted to go!). What shall I do! 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. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. I believe Louis did love her. Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? Music. Louis looks strained, says: I do not regret sending her. 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. Henriette of England died in Saint-Cloud, not in Versailles. What the king wants, the king gets. What will be his legacy? Check back soon for my overview and wrap up of the entire season. I have known your website for some time now but hadnt had much time to write a post until now. Versailles - Stagione 3 Episodio 10. Required fields are marked *. He is always the king, while Philippe gives his emotions (somewhat) free rein. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. Anyway, back to the story. needless to say, all my writing is copyright to me, so don't be a dick and steal it. Totally inappropriate time to mention it. Looking forward to Season 2!! Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. What? Coming from the quills of noted showrunners David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, both known for gripping series with a conspiratorial bent (i.e. These reactions perfectly suit and says a lot to their characters, plus George Blagden and Alex Vlahos as hugely talented actors. 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. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. And to Ainee for perspective. Our dear Henriette. *insert sound of breaking heart here*. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. 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? He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . And the person either asserts himself or is subjugated to the will of others. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. 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. 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. Thank you. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. Gladly. Louis is disbelieving: And sacrifice your future to see me suffer? Philippe glances around the salon then says: What does a King know of sacrifice?, Louis cant believe it. Even the bouncing hair. 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! I am tired of waiting for you to keep it, says the Queen casually as she gets into bed with Louis then settles down. Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. 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. This really shows he is vulnerable. Yes. Yes, absolutely. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away. Did not see this one coming! It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. I realise that you are not a fan of the historical figure but I am speaking strictly of the character. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. Versailles - Season 1 - IMDb No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. Quite a few. *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. She was 26. This is Louis in control, in power, and he delivers a malevolent, threatening banter that is fabulous to see. *The only voice, your own. UGH. 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. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. Of course not. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. She puts her foot in her mouth. BRILLIANT acting. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. In the days when it was only you who /truly/ had my back. Your question misses the question, Montcourt replies cryptically. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. (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. Last scene, with Louis silent and stoic, standing on a stone that overlooks a glorious view of the forest with Versailles in the distance. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! But his family and France are divided. Rohan took him riding. Then he screams out: CALL THE GUARD!. He has poisoned all of them. I kind of doubt it). (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. And silently walks to the window. Then Philippe walks out, still dressed in his nightshirt and robe, barefoot. Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. Louis finally nods to the guards, the pikes are uncrossed and Philippe takes a breath and walks out without a backwards glance.The Chevalier gives him a few feet head start, then strolls after him, hands behind his back, not looking at Louis, not bowing. Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. BRILLIANT acting. It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. She gasps and the priest enters silently. 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. The steps, the swinging of the arms, the movement of the coat and their cravats. Romantic wouldnt work, but she could become a protge of his. He sent poison to Paris, where it passed through several hands before ending up in the jug containing the chicory water. Snake! John Clare 191 subscribers Henrietta of England, Duchess of Orlans rushes to Louis XIV's chambers after being poisoned. Versailles / Characters - TV Tropes Learn how your comment data is processed. Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! 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. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Lord. Which one? Louis asks. In Versailles, Madame de Clermont is running round like a blue-arsed fly having discovered that her poison has gone missing. This was served to Henriette by her unsuspecting maid. 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. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. Noemie Schmidt: Yes, totally stuck. Only 4 of his children grew up, and even then, another died at 27. I do. 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!!! In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles. LOUIS. I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. I really enjoy your reviews. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? You admit her situation is unfair and certainly, she is powerless where her husband (and Louis) are concerned and yet, simply because of the screwed up thinking of the day, the thinking that removed a womans personhood and reduced her to mere property, she is the villain for not being able to love a man who ignores her and rapes her? Louis is a shit to Philippe. Thank you all! Hi Jules, I must thank you for your detailed writeup of all ten episodes of Versailles. Louis. Her intent is not to hurt Philippe by sleeping with Louis, she simply doesnt care (and I dont blame her). 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. Louis strolls over to the fireplace and picks up a poker, calmly summarising whats happened on his roads, his people dying, attempts on his own life, and now his beloved Henriette. The flashback of Charlotte being shot is in his head, reminding us (the audience) what happened previously and confirming that Marchal now knows how it was done. 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. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. 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. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb 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. 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. Today, speculation has attributed Henriettes death to intestinal blockage, ectopic pregnancy or tuberculosis affecting the peritoneum. And Louvois being the pompous ass he is, says haughtily: Before you speak to me, I suggest you speak to the king. Marchal: I am his Majestys eyes and ears, Msieur Louvois. 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. Both of them were in love with other people when they were forced to marry and they both were aware of that. All I could find were negative. My heart breaks for him. Hi Jules and Aly, New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. 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. Glad to see he lives on, at least for awhile. Around 5pm on 29th June Henriette drank chicory water, then keeled over saying Ah! Then he calls for the Guards. She had always been painfully thin and Louis once tactlessly referred to her as the bones of the Holy Innocents. You really point out a lot of details one might miss when watching the episodes for the first time. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. We were young. From the bed, Henriette says pitifully, Dont leave me and straight away, we know who that is aimed at. Philippe is the complete dysfunctional mess he is thanks to Louis (and their mother) and he would have my complete sympathy, were it not for his raping his wife in a fit of anger and jealousy. 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. Obviously he loves Chevalier. 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. He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. To affect the hearts and minds of people. ? Brilliant. And c) to show the resentment Philippe has for his wife, a woman whom he has to share with his brother, and he cannot do a damn thing about it. Louis looks stunned too. Finally, the king weeps for his love, when he is alone. Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. 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. For the record, I dont think Henriette would actually like to see Philippe die, but she would like to be shot of him. Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. . Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube He is genuinely happy to see the Chevalier and shows it. We will never know if Louis and Henriette ever did consummate their attraction, but the gossip of the time most definitely swayed in that direction. The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. 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! They could not be more different in this moment. 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. But to his brother? And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. UHGGH. Remember, Henriette, as a woman, is completely powerless. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? And she did it willingly. Philippe: Because you told her to. Louis: Because she was born to it. Philippe: Because she loves you. Louis: if we do not have the English, we cannot attack the Dutch. The look on Philippes face is incredulous yes, Louis is talking war when his wife lies dying. Rohan slits the other guards throat, watches from a distance as the young prince has a sack put over his head then bundled off. You, me, Henriette. No one leaves. Marchal: The King once told me, he warned me quite clearly that his enemies would seek to destroy those closest to him. The first time we see Philippe is with his lover. Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. Colbert looks a bit stunned. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. But Marchal continues calmly. Close the doors! The Queen adds: we must put her in the bed. Louis nods; in she goes. YAAAAAY! I am waiting eagerly for the second season and I really hope to see you write about it then. I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. Then he turns and suddenly a Man In a Mask is standing there. Youre brought up, its your duty. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. Marchal is still ordering: Get his Majesty to safety, at once! His guards rush in to remove him, they scuffle and Louis yells: get your hands off me! They take her hands. Right. 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. Merci! He expressed his doubts to the grief-stricken Charles II, who earnestly believed that his sister had been murdered. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. Why is this so? Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? I am sobbing. Her husband is openly gay and has no problem flaunting it in the public. She brought honour on herself and glory to our court. Louis: And that makes you a liar.. I wonder what theyve got in store for us. 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. 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. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. It is my experience that it is only those closest to a man that can inflict the greatest pain. Such an angry king, and rightly so. Its stoic. Point 3: Good question, which is the greater sin? When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. I knew hed say that line! What a great mix of observation and humor. What a pain! We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. Seizing upon Henriettes dying reproach of Philippe, he asserted that she had been the victim of a plot orchestrated by Lorraine, who held Henriette responsible for his exile and sought revenge. Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. Louis just nods, gives Philippe a look (who is standing near the doors, looking so alone and sad, I just wanna hug him!) And that is the problem you face, Montcourt. 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. And then of course, Philippe rapes her (only the once? Louis drops the poker, approaches Montcourt. 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. To bring them over to us. On the other hand, Ive never doubted for a moment Philippes loyalty to his brother or his love for him. As she made her last confession, the English ambassador, Lord Montagu, asked Henriette if she believed she had been poisoned. They could be far away from the victim at the time of death, so it would be difficult to definitively pin on anyone. That Henriette was such an effective way of hurting Philippe is down to Philippes viewing her as his property, not because he felt any true affection for her (at least, not until closer towards the end, when I do believe he really does care). Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. 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. 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. Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England. The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. Henriette is just one more thing Louis takes from Philippe.
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