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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. Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. 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. You said A day later, I was hooked. 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. Spooks), it was no surprise when this drama arrived with a hearty dollop of sex, violence, tension, and intrigue. Colbert and Louvois look considerably worried. It is not clear in the show. We establish right from the start that she has no powershe was forced to marry a man she did not want because the king wants to keep her close. However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. Except, when hes really angry and he rapes her. So many questions.. let me see: did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? From the bed, Henriette says pitifully, Dont leave me and straight away, we know who that is aimed at. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). Both felt neglected by the other. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. No one leaves. My sources tell me that sadly, we will have to wait until March 2017 (Yes, NEXT YEAR!!!) I realise a woman was expected to stay faithful to her husband even while it was acceptable for him to have mistresess (ha! 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). I do. Henriette is viewed as property. 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! Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. 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. Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? 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. Especially as her lover was the king. Louis approaches and she wakes. A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. Jules! Philippe weeps. She is currently working on a biography of Louis XIV. Philippe has no interest in Henriette, is not attracted to her or in love with her. Im no Henriette fan, but Im so sorry, no, Philippe did not win the victim sweepstakes in that marriage. 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. The midwife and doctor were horrified but there was nothing she could do!!! I can see where the series cliffhanger is heading, besides the obvious unmasking of Rohan as a traitor. And there is also Dangerous Liaisons, but that is set in the 18th century. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. A letter from the King of Sweden has arrived, telling Louis he has agreed to break his alliance with the Dutch and support the French. He is clearly upset. In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) 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. She has no one to keep him at bay but the king, if he chooses. I just wanna smash his smug ferret face. The steps, the swinging of the arms, the movement of the coat and their cravats. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. 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. Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. 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! And our enemies have stopped at nothing to destroy it. OMG!). And it is on. Rohan took him riding. Then he screams out: CALL THE GUARD!. 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. At least there is a modicum of decorum. Yes, absolutely. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! Henriette of England died in Saint-Cloud, not in Versailles. And if you reread my words very carefully, you might realise that I never once touched on the legality of it. What to expect from the future? They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. What if the poison spreads? I like the show, the actors and the plot. God knows the wolves might have taken us but what did we know? 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. Since the first stone was laid in this expansion. Toodles. 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!!! Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. But Sophie declares she has no life: what her mother told her was a lie. 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. It ended up working even better than planned and within a very short amount of time, Louis fell for Louise de la Valliere who was originally meant to be a decoy but became his first official royal mistress. There could have been some anger involved without resorting to rape. My biggest problem with Henriette/Louis is that I find it highly doubtful that Louis would have sex with her. I dont know how others look at Henriettas character, but to me, shes just trying to survive and continue loving the man she loves, which is Louis. Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. Close the doors! The Queen adds: we must put her in the bed. Louis nods; in she goes. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Frequently Asked Questions - IMDb Sorry to jar you There are just some things I couldnt overlook, and I admit I was looking at Henriettes character so closely, to see if the screenwriters would sweeten her up from her historical figure. It was so good. She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. Fashion. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. I love it). And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Thanks for reading! Henrietta of England and Her Tragic Life of Calamities and Heartbreak That doesnt mean a woman would feel affection for her abuser. Get Marchal pissed at you. I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. Louis looks stunned too. Im thinking no. Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. Its stoic. Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. Stars: George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Tygh Runyan Director(s . Henriette and Philippe | Versailles Wiki | Fandom This really shows he is vulnerable. While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. Is he for or against le roi? You really point out a lot of details one might miss when watching the episodes for the first time. 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 have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. Henriette of England | Versailles Wiki | Fandom We now see Philippe asleep. Whats wrong? Hi, Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. Louis reels off a list of people who were with Henriette on her journey, people that must be interrogated. 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. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. The state is a person. 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. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. The best visual of the whole episode. Ive mentioned before that his intimate interactions with women in the show are used as a form of punishment towards those who have hurt him Louis (with Louise and Henriette) and the Chevalier (with the maid). As Mme de Svign wrote: She was taken ill and died within eight hours, and we have lost with her all the joy, all the charm and all the pleasures of the Court. There is no change. She puts her foot in her mouth. Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. And Louis is left in the salon, framed by the door, the guards, and looking incredibly vulnerable and alone. Louis walks in and replies: because I ask him to do so. Ahhhhh-HA! I will come, says Philippe. Dear Anne, Im guessing I know a fair bit more about rape, the history of rape, the history of rape within marriage and womens rights (and lack thereof) than you realise. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. Im merely suggesting you might save some time. Marchal persists, pointing out that Louvois always disagrees frequently and loudly with the Kings decisions. "Versailles" and I met by chance on Netflix. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. He was brought up and ruled as absolute monarch, and believed for the good of France. In the show Philippe tries time and again to offer his support and love, but is constantly betrayed or rejected (this happened with the historical figures, too. Versailles: Season One Episode Ten - Ruminating Rosie 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. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. We see Henriette asleep in the bed. 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. You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! 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! LOUIS. The rape scene was repugnant and Phillipes actions were out of character with the Phillipe we saw in the rest of the season. And then of course, Philippe rapes her (only the once? 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. 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. But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. 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. Now, seeing as sister-in-law wasnt even a thing then, this would be like actually shagging your sister. #JesusTakeTheWheel What a scene. What a great mix of observation and humor. 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. I am a friend. He was distraught when she died, and was fully intent on punishing those responsible (as poison was indeed thought to have killed her). Hi Laura! Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! Learn how your comment data is processed. (yeah, I know I said I liked Marchal/Claudine, too! Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube I just found out your site and I must congratulate you for your beautifully written reviews. I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. Montespan banters but Louis doesnt bite. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! That is exactly what I would be thinking. He advances on Montcourt, who is looking a little shell shocked. He sent poison to Paris, where it passed through several hands before ending up in the jug containing the chicory water. I let a wolf back into my barn! Montcourts hand slides to his hip, Marchal sees this (good Chief of Police *pets his pretty head*) and Montcourt still denies, Louis accuses him of poisoning Henriette. Henriette 12 episodes, 2015-2017 Anatole Taubman . It was quite the method du jour to get rid of a person, as the series has shown. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. So to me, this indicates hes still quite scared. Ive said this before in comments. I was highly frustrated with the artistic liberties the authors took, and some just pretty much made up shit, totally contrary to history . Is it fair? 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. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. 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. 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 adds, almost contemptuously: you never understood politics. 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). Good idea, he says breathlessly. Well, my thought is Philippe angrily claiming his conjugal rights may well have happened before. And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. She is a woman, she is his subject. Coming from the quills of noted showrunners David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, both known for gripping series with a conspiratorial bent (i.e. IDK??? See production, box office & company info. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. After their conversation about stealing Philippes glory and the fact that Louis never liked sharing. Photograph: BBC. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. Henriette, however, happens to be in love with the king and, more importantly, it seems he with her. 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. Just because the thinking of the day viewed a woman as mere property and not a person in her own right does not mean she isnt a human being with the same feelings and needs as any other. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. (Historical note: it was forbidden for the King to be in the presence of death. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. Trusting Philippe and involving him in the running of France would make him a better, stronger king. *IMAGERY KLAXON*, Next scene Marchal is riding furiously through the forest , no mood music, no sound, and he then bursts into Rohans rooms with guards, only to find the servant Marie on the floor, her wrist slashed with a knife. I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. Pale and in obvious distress, she was put to bed, but her pains were so severe that she believed she must have been poisoned and asked for an antidote. Because Sophie steals any scene shes in with Henriette, hands down, and she even maintains a presence with Montespan, too, though Montespan is clearly the dominant one in most dynamics (the Chevalier excluded, of course swans fat flippers come to mind!) Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). Nomie Schmidt, finally royal in 'Versailles' - TV Show Patrol Still with the playing of games, the half-truth words. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. A begrudging father/daughter mentor role, and she eventually warms him up a bit? The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse d'Orlans A hundred years ago. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. Henriette answered Montagu with a shrug: she did not know. 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. 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. Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. And just like that, the light dims in his eyes, his face twists and his zealotry is gone. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. 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. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. My greatest issue with Henriette is that she seems to lack any personality. Remember, Henriette, as a woman, is completely powerless. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. Thanks for your great reviews! She was 26. She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. We see him silent and sombre, a blank expression on his face. (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. My bed your last stop before retiring. yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. Again, so so love your words. Is it a bigger crime than boy love? 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. It felt like if the whole world came running for us his voice thickens with emotion, we might fend off all who would take us ill. He finally looks up, at Louis. 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. It was just how it was. And to Ainee for perspective. I will speak to whomever I like. Louvois: I know this is true. Versailles 2015 TV series, shows/cartoon,anime,magma/Documentaries UGH. This is such a clever production team impeccable writing, brilliant cast, sumptuous sets and costumes.

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