Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? 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. As she made her last confession, the English ambassador, Lord Montagu, asked Henriette if she believed she had been poisoned. Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. Ive addressed each of your points, but it has run very long and I dont know if it will post in the comments section or not. but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . 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. Marchal is cool: I am not here to answer you. Sophie is equally cool: Then neither am I. He suggests she reconsider, that she has her life to lose if she doesnt. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Thanks for reading! Lord. That is exactly what I would be thinking. He advances on Montcourt, who is looking a little shell shocked. 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. Thank you all! Its emotionless. All of these things have the power to change a nation from within. 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. Do you believe these women feel less pain and violation because the behaviour is condoned by the society in which they live? Mainly wanted to know about Chevalier after last weeks tearful declaration of love. Episodio 10. This was served to Henriette by her unsuspecting maid. I know times and attitudes were different then, but a person violated still feels violated, whether they are allowed to acknowledge it or not. thank you.. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10. But that was the thinking of the time. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. Okay, is Louvois just being a dick? Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. But Sophie declares she has no life: what her mother told her was a lie. Hmm. THIS. 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. No one enters. 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. Louis looks stunned too. And it is on. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. [4] Henriette, however, was never robust and often experienced such terrible pains in her side that she would lie on the floor to find respite. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. 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. Horrible man. And Rohan chuckles and I well. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. No, of course she doesnt. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. But that was the thinking of the time. 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. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? What to expect from the future? Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. They take her hands. you wanted to make it your castle. Looking forward to Season 2!! We were young. John Clare 191 subscribers Henrietta of England, Duchess of Orlans rushes to Louis XIV's chambers after being poisoned. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. Hi, They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. 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. The state is a person. Her father was King Charles I of England, her mother the youngest daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. Louis and Philippe approach the bed, to the dying Henriette who looks really bad. Cassel leaves, then Montcourt walks away in the direction of Rohan who is discussing the Dauphins outing with a guard. The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere. But Marchal continues calmly. A begrudging father/daughter mentor role, and she eventually warms him up a bit? 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. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. Point 4: This point actually supports my own. But his treatment of her does make me think, rather than an actual person, the writers have quite subtly used her as a tool: she is the only person Philippe can take his frustrations out on he knows she loves Louis, and at that point Louis is still very much in love with her Philippe knows this, and punishes Louis the only way he can, but punishing his mistress. What shall I do! 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. 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. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. Is he for or against le roi? Is Philippe a victim? You went north, I went south and she went west and by the time they righted themselves we found our way down by the mill stream. Of his power, of his country. There are a few movies I enjoy that are fairly accurate. Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty.. Thank you, Amy! The Henriette thing is just one more on the heaping pile of shit. Youre brought up, its your duty. They could not be more different in this moment. ? Brilliant. Ugh) and oh dear, the Chevalier looks so panicked, so worried by the Ducs appearance is it because he thinks people will start accusing him again of treason? Im no Henriette fan, but Im so sorry, no, Philippe did not win the victim sweepstakes in that marriage. 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. You mentioned the Charles Beaubrun painting of Louis & Philippewell I was noticing how this stunning piece travels around the palace in season one. Such emotion. Would you villify a slave because he hated his master or ran away simply because slavery was accepted at that time and slaves (much like women, little difference there) were considered nothing more than the property of their masters to do with as they please (again, just as a woman was to her husband)? Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. And Montespan was married too, so in the eyes of the church that was double adultery. He expressed his doubts to the grief-stricken Charles II, who earnestly believed that his sister had been murdered. She coudnt have said no if shed wanted to. 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. We see this SO MANY TIMES it becomes frustrating and sad. Vatel (with Uma Thurman and Gerard Depardieu). There are only two men in this court who move freely between the outside world and the Kings inner circle, but only one who has never raised a single voice against him. Bontemps is surprised: the Kings brother? NO, BONTEMPS. Required fields are marked *. We begged you. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - and other times, period dramas take a little artistic license . But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. There is your music.. Romantic wouldnt work, but she could become a protge of his. Menu. Rohan is the Masked Man! The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. The French musical Le Roi Soleil is always great to watch. But I still dont get why he doesnt just dob them both in.? So Louis settles into sleep. I know historically Philippe did leave Versailles for a time, but season two Louis without Philippe will be interesting because while Louis takes shots at him every chance he gets, at the end of the day Philippe is the only true person around him besides Bontemps. As she said, she was only voicing what they were both thinking. It was Season 1. Is that understood? and pushes past them. Well, my thought is Philippe angrily claiming his conjugal rights may well have happened before. 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. For her lot to improve, she could only hope for things to happen. Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. Louis just nods, gives Philippe a look (who is standing near the doors, looking so alone and sad, I just wanna hug him!) In between re-watching S1, of course. If she dies it might lead to accusations and risk any potential alliance with England. He sent poison to Paris, where it passed through several hands before ending up in the jug containing the chicory water. Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. UHGGH. You! He points and accusing finger. Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . Moreover, we cant fault her anymore for continuing her relationship with Louis (as if she would have had the power to end it anyway) than we can Philippe for continuing his with the Chevalier. Montcourt is stabbed by Louis XIV while facing off with him and Fabien Marchal. 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. And I see all the little things that Henriette says, her little gestures and actions that bring conflict and sadness to Philippe. Merci! 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. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. 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. Philippe has no interest in Henriette, is not attracted to her or in love with her. The death of someone so young was often attributed to poison. Rohan took him riding. Then he screams out: CALL THE GUARD!. oh sorry, wrong show). 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. And that is the problem you face, Montcourt. At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. Yes, it was common to talk about marriage that soon! Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. Enriched my enjoyment of the show, and got a bit more educated on the courts history as well . First to Henriette, and after she was poisoned, to Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate. (We wont even go into whether or not that maid wanted to be drug into the bedroom by Philippe after his jealous strop with the Chevalier or his sneaking into Louises bed. His face may be handsome but now he just reminds me of a ferret. Philippe is jealous. Two steps behind him, as protocol dictates, is the Chevalier. He cripples himself with his own paranoia. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. apparently it is still not safe. Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriette's death and briefly, here's how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldn't be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. Philippe of course blames Louis for Henriette's poisoning as he was the one who sent Henriette as an ambassador abroad even though everyone begged him not to. Not only did they grow up together but they were first cousins and Louis was a devout Catholic. They grew up knowing what their duty was as prince and princess. Nothing. Trusting Philippe and involving him in the running of France would make him a better, stronger king. Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. And she was having an affair with the Comte de Guiche. And poor Philippe, who is distraught about his wife, its just another snub for him, isnt it? It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. I kind of doubt it). Your question misses the question, Montcourt replies cryptically. I am sobbing. No context is provided about who he is, no indication he is married. She also miscarries a baby that was either her husband Philippe's or the King's, no one is sure. 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. So many questions.. let me see: did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriettes death and briefly, heres how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldnt be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. Back to Henriette, who is now laid out on a bed, hair done, powdered and dressed in her finest gown. AAAAAAHHH. Her breath falters: Im scared. And the look on Louis and Philippes faces as they both lean in to comfort her *sobs* Philippe says gently: There is nothing to fear. Henriette: How do you know? Philippe: do you remember before you were born? Women are still being raped today in societies which condone such behaviour towards women and which deny women their personhood. Music. (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. 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. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. Marchal picks up the dropped knife and lunges and he and Montcourt trade a few blows, with Marchal blocking then delivering a punch. Speculation that Henriette had been poisoned began straight away. I really like him as a character, even though he tortures people. and to Marchal in his office, interrogating Montcourt. the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. 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. Admittedly, its in the middle of a shag, when she is distracted, but still. And here is where Im a bit uncertain, but didnt she make that remark after Philippe raped her? She could have answered with an honest yes but she evades the question. THIS. Montcourts eyes drop to Louis hand and suddenly he pulls a knife. PERFECT. If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. They are singing. Minor detail maybe, but not sure if that doesnt change the meaning of the next bit somewhat? Its really sad, she could have been a great queen with Louis (he might not be faithful to her, but they will have live better than now), but the turns of fate, made her his brothers wife instead. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. Louis drops the poker, approaches Montcourt. She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. but it would cause her too much pain. Louis and her smile about it. And one day, brother, one day they will. At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. His belief was shared by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Philippes second wife, who named the culprits as Lorraine and the Marquis dEffiat, an equerry, who had acted without Philippes knowledge. Yes, she says and does little things that hurt Philippe, but he does the same and muchoh so much!worse to her.
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