Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. Aaaaaand now. Louis XIV of France | Versailles Wiki | Fandom Obviously he loves Chevalier. Cats with nine lives. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. You dont get to my age and experience with your naivete still intact. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. And what better way to keep Louis safe than have his Head of Security plant one of his spies in his bed? Versailles 2015 - S01E10 - Bring the Garden Here (High MP4) (WEBM) (Aired: 14 Dec. 2015) Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Called it!) What will be his legacy? we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. We are shown much more of Philippes inner mind and his relationship to Louis than anyone else. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Versailles / Characters - TV Tropes Thatd do it. And silently walks to the window. P.S. Yes, she says and does little things that hurt Philippe, but he does the same and muchoh so much!worse to her. 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. Point 4: This point actually supports my own. Thank you, Amy! What shall I do! Is it fair? But lets compare: Henriette is jealous. 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). 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!!! Never forget. They look at each other for a moment, until Philippe looks away and mutters, Not that youd remember. Louis thinks, then slowly reaches into his jacket pocket, steps forward and takes Philippes hand then places that stone in the palm. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. Nice one, Montcourt. He rapes his wife. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. Eww. Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. 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!) The first time we see Philippe is with his lover. 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! Philippe has no interest in Henriette, is not attracted to her or in love with her. And were never coming back. The Chevalier makes the sign of the Cross (like the good Catholic he is), sweeps a look across the room to Cassel? Louis looks stunned too. The rape thing was upsetting. What a great mix of observation and humor. 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. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. Princess Henriette was born on 16 June 1644, on the eve of the Second Battle of Newbury during the Civil War, at Bedford House in Exeter, a seat of William Russell, 5th Earl of Bedford (1613-1700), who had recently returned to the Royalist side. Since the first stone was laid in this expansion. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. Rohan took him riding. Then he screams out: CALL THE GUARD!. He was shut out of his mothers (Anne of Austria) last moments, while Philippe was in attendance, where, despite her appalling treatment of her second son, he openly wept and grieved. 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. I realise that you are not a fan of the historical figure but I am speaking strictly of the character. I am tired of waiting for you to keep it, says the Queen casually as she gets into bed with Louis then settles down. In the end though, nobody was actually tortured or executed on charges of killing her. They take her hands. The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. 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. 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. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Frequently Asked Questions - IMDb Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. I really enjoy your reviews. 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. At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Louis and her smile about it. Dieu. Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. 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. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. We now see Philippe asleep. 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. And I see all the little things that Henriette says, her little gestures and actions that bring conflict and sadness to Philippe. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Finally, the king weeps for his love, when he is alone. Louis wakes to the sight of Henriette, blood down her gown and from her mouth, saying help me please. Even gravely ill, she still choses Louis over her husband. Get him out! Henriette cries. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! 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). Anne. Music. Vatel (with Uma Thurman and Gerard Depardieu). If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. Just because women were denied their personhood does not mean they were not human beings who felt as any human being might feel. Lot of time on my hands at the momentLULZ. I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. Menu. Yet you heard nothing. In summary, of the four people involved in this sad businessLouis, Philippe, the Chevalier and HenrietteHenriette is the most powerless, the one with the least choice in anything. Here it is, mes amis! the rest will do her good, Bontemps says. It was so good. Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. I knew hed say that line! but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . Which one? Louis asks. Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England. No. 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. 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! I wonder what theyve got in store for us. 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. In which case, I dont blame her one bit! Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. Yep. It is fascinating to compare Philippes two moments of deep anguish side by side: when the Chevalier was arrested, we saw his total and complete breakdown, the slow crumple of his expression from shock, to horror, to abject grief, then as he collapsed to his knees and rocked while he wept. Such an angry king, and rightly so. Are there more shows you will review? Like only a brother can. Philippelooks into the fire, whispers, I was so proud of you. Hell, HIS WIFE is shagging his brother. Admittedly, its in the middle of a shag, when she is distracted, but still. 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. Were just waiting for it to take root., Now we are outside in an antechamber again, where Colbert is frantic that Henriette must be moved, that she cannot be treated in the Kings chamber. Now we are with Marchal, who is interrogating Henriettes ladies, Sophie included. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. To bring them over to us. They grew up knowing what their duty was as prince and princess. We see him silent and sombre, a blank expression on his face. Who's who in Versailles S1-3? A guide to the French court Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. I think this comes down to loyalty one would assume the Kings guard would be fiercely loyal to the crown so no one would suspect any plotting. Having spent the first episode ripping their kit off at any opportunity, the court of Versailles has taken an oath of chastity. And the only reason she is such a powerful weapon against Philippe is because Philippe views her as nothing more than his property to do with as he wishes. In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. "Versailles" Bring the Garden Here (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. Why should we fault Henriette for not ending her incestuous relationship with her brother-in-law, the king, but Philippe can be forgiven for continuing his homosexual relationship with the Chevalier? *Another side-note: When the Chavelier mentions that Louis does not look for beauty so much as character, umwas he talking about Henriette? Louis was deathly afraid of the more relaxed, popular and fun-loving Monsieur, who gave great parties, was social and everyone wanted to be around. . In the early hours of 30 June, she died. She finally asks. Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . Do you even think hed allow her to end things? And Louis is still on a roll, caught up in his speech about grandeur and nobility and the endurance of a legacy: .the song we sing here, brother, I mean it to be played forever. And suddenly, as he stares at Philippe, his face alight with the emotion of a true believer, the cries of Henriette are heard. Fashion. Everyone shares a look because, yeah, they know. 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. Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. While making this video i was inspired by the scene when Henriette talks about her first mask ball. Now that *would* be naive. She was 26. 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. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. Philippe had a relationship with the man he loved while Henriette continued to sleep with the man she loved. Photograph: BBC. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. She cant honestly say that the death of the man to whom she is shackled in a loveless marriage, who feels no attraction for her and never can but can easily enough rape her, who stands between her and the man she truly loveswouldnt be entirely unwelcome. 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 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. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. many things. Louis looks at him as he goes on: I believe this palace is a symbol of our king. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. And the next shot is Louis in slow-mo, walking out. 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. Either way, she's dead now. Just airing in the U.S. and Im having surgery Friday so I dont know if Ill catch it. #JesusTakeTheWheel What a scene. did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Enriched my enjoyment of the show, and got a bit more educated on the courts history as well . The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. You can read more about Henriettas death here. He is clearly upset. Cassel passes him and bows. Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. Rohan slits the other guards throat, watches from a distance as the young prince has a sack put over his head then bundled off. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . I thought so but no. He tucks Louis in then gets into his small cot (that looks like a camping bed), fully clothed. The advice you took came from only one source. the door opens, and Montespan enters. Women are still being raped today in societies which condone such behaviour towards women and which deny women their personhood. Last scene, with Louis silent and stoic, standing on a stone that overlooks a glorious view of the forest with Versailles in the distance. He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. And the person either asserts himself or is subjugated to the will of others. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. More of an extreme sadness at his wifes pain. It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. 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. 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. 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. It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. And Louis is left in the salon, framed by the door, the guards, and looking incredibly vulnerable and alone. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. We awarded it to you for bravery. By this point, Louis had basically forgotten about and gotten over Henriette though this was much to her displeasure and chagrin. Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. Louis stares out the window in the antechamber, servants bring in food, but Marchal suspects poisoning and sends it back until its safety can be confirmed. He gives as good as he gets and so much worse. Because the whole world gave you counsel. 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. needless to say, all my writing is copyright to me, so don't be a dick and steal it. 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. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. Excellent. The state is a person. Season 1 | Season 2 Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Add episode She later dies in her bed. Versailles Altadefinizione Stagione 3 Episodio 10 Streaming Ita Rumourwent that he sent the poison to Effiat in retaliation for Henriette having him banished. Eg; Louis shuts him (from preventing Henrietta to go to England) up by releasing Chevalier. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. 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. the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. 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. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. They walk into a salon, where Montcourt is playing cards, and everyone suddenly stops talking when Marchal meets the mans eye. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. LOUIS. Ugh. It is always Louis for her. 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). Then Montcourt, the sly little worm, implies that Marchal will cop shit if Henriette dies and no culprit is found, and that Marchals judgement is lacking due to the whole de Clermont thing. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. You really point out a lot of details one might miss when watching the episodes for the first time. Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. AAAAAAHHH. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one. And suddenly Philippe is the calm one, says gently, brother and the look on his face, as the tears trickle gently down his cheeks the quiet sadness as Louis stares at him, then his realisation that this is it. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. 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. He is genuinely happy to see the Chevalier and shows it. ! Louis is stunned: Why are you casting all this rage at me? Philippe: Because you deserve it. The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, Toad Testicles, Foul-Beard and Broad-Arse. . Oh, and she was the one who prepared Henriettes tea. Charming. He is the villain if you are looking for one. Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. *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 couldnt honestly say. The finale. poison, death and departures - Versailles episode 10 Merci! 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. They had children. I also saw the subtle ways in which Henriette (and Louis) talked about him, how they wished he was not there. Is anyone else hoping Fabien takes her under his wing? plus its almost as if he has something to say, to hide. It is only since the end of the 20th centuary up to present day that wives can now shout rape, I know of a woman in the 60s that had a baby and had to be stitched, her husband cut her stitches out and raped her.