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. 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. But that was the thinking of the time. 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. There was an attempt on her life before. I have some questions. People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. *The only voice, your own. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. Mainly wanted to know about Chevalier after last weeks tearful declaration of love. How accurate is Netflix Versailles? for all of these. Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. Guilt often manifests itself in an outward show of rage. 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. Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . So Louis settles into sleep. He remembers too. 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. 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. hes a critic, but there is another who has been hidden before us. We see about ten hooded figures, along with the Unmasked Man whom Rohan freed from jail. Philippe is jealous. Hold onto this moment, I told you. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. [4] That doesnt mean a woman would feel affection for her abuser. Anyways, he says: we cannot be seen together anymore. . Here it is, mes amis! Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. Either way, she's dead now. Why? It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. I realise that you are not a fan of the historical figure but I am speaking strictly of the character. Nomie Schmidt, finally royal in 'Versailles' - TV Show Patrol I am a friend. Montcourt denies it: No, Sire. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. And Rohan chuckles and I well. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. Exactly. So how could you be scared? But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. And Louis is left in the salon, framed by the door, the guards, and looking incredibly vulnerable and alone. While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! 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? Henriette of England is poisoned during her trip back from England. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. Louis persists. I really enjoy your reviews. She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. THIS. Why is this so? 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. Versailles recap: episode eight - from la petite mort to une grande Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. She later dies in her bed. I have heard many say they see angels before they die. (Ahhh! Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. While making this video i was inspired by the scene when Henriette talks about her first mask ball. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. I think I enjoyed your reviews as much as the show itself. 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. 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. It can be quite shocking to us, but pretty much most children died before adulthood people mourned, mirrors were covered and a service held, but some didnt wait more than a few days before picking themselves up and going off to the next party or ball or soiree. 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. Check back soon for my overview and wrap up of the entire season. Her mother (a french princess) is dead, and shes alone, probably the only English in the palace. Ugh. I believe Louis did love her. Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! ? Brilliant. In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. Even the bouncing hair. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. My apartment has no pisspot and I do hate to urinate in the stairwells. The Chevalier: Never stopped you before. (teeheehee) They are interrupted by the Duc de Cassel (who is looking even rougher and more filthy than usual. Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England. He rapes his wife. OMG!). *Another side-note: When the Chavelier mentions that Louis does not look for beauty so much as character, umwas he talking about Henriette? Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. Now that *would* be naive. Hi Laura! Arguably, as a man, it was within Philippes power to end his relationship easily enough whereas Henriette, a woman, would very possibly not have had that same power. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. I just binge-watched all 2 seasons and now painfully waits for each episode of Season 3 to come out. Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube Anne. I think he also wants reassurance that Louis cares for him as much as he cares for Louis. Henriette. He has poisoned all of them. And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. And it is on. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. She is only ever Louis sweet, nubile mistress or Philippes overlooked wife, never her own person, she isnt seductive and outgoing like Montespan or scheming like de Clermont or genuinely sweet with a backbone like Sophie, shes just a soft-spoken waif who huffs when she doesnt get her way, cries when shes put in a difficult position, doesnt seem that clever but knows exactly where to strike thatll heart the worst mentioning Francoise Parthenay when Louis has refused to talk about the Chevalier, for one. He tucks Louis in then gets into his small cot (that looks like a camping bed), fully clothed. She had always been painfully thin and Louis once tactlessly referred to her as the bones of the Holy Innocents. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . Claudine tries to give her something for the pain but she wont swallow, her throat is closing up. All I could find were negative. Yet another possibility is that she had a duodenal ulcer which burst, leading to peritonitis. She is not indulgent in it. 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. But I also know that their greatest plan has yet to show itself. the camera pans to Louis, Colbert, Louvois (clearly worried, as he should be), who says, but what if shes merely ill? Marchal: then your appetite will be merely inconvenienced, Louvois. Bontemps appears. 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. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Frequently Asked Questions - IMDb As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. Ive found some interesting, unedited sources about him and I hope to write very soon a book to make some justice to this very, very mistreated character. What will be his legacy? Does she want to end things with Louis? Today, speculation has attributed Henriettes death to intestinal blockage, ectopic pregnancy or tuberculosis affecting the peritoneum. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. I pity Henrietta. Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. The characters almost act as it never happened. So, he loves Henrietta as a friend, or simply to rival his brother? We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. 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). when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. I enjoyed them very much, I must saymuch more than this series, which is good entertainement, but, God, so FAR from being historically correct, in so many ways. 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. Merci! Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. 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. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty.. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! And I do not regret it for an instant. Like he is trying to justify himself. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? UGH. When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. Do you believe these women feel less pain and violation because the behaviour is condoned by the society in which they live? But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. 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. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles. And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one. Is anyone else hoping Fabien takes her under his wing? oh sorry, wrong show). 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. And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. They could not be more different in this moment. Called it!) Louis: And that makes you a liar.. thank you.. Like only a brother can. Philippelooks into the fire, whispers, I was so proud of you. He is the villain if you are looking for one. Thanks for your great reviews! They take her hands. 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. Looking forward to Season 2!! He is beyond selfish and his cruel behaviour is at the root of all of their misery. You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. Season Two Mike and the last of Rohans men are massacred in a last stand by the musketeers, led by Fabien Marchal. 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. Get Marchal pissed at you. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. She is used by the king to hurt his brother. Claudine Masson Fabien Marchal Henriette of England Henriette and Montespan Fabien and Sophie Isabella Braganza Claudine and Fabien Marie-Thrse and Montespan Versailles (series) Sophie de Clermont Philippe of France Henriette and Louis Philippe and Liselotte's Wedding Chevalier and Henriette Categories Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. Although Lord Montagu accepted this, he had misgivings. Moreover, two years later, Louis invited Lorraine back to court and into the royal favour, which he would not have done had he believed Lorraine was the murderer. Snake! See above comments about Henriettes powerlessness as a woman. 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. The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. Next time we see the painting in Ep 6 it has been moved to Henriettes room on her dressing table. PERFECT. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. The fact that she doesnt particularly want to anyway (to say no, that is) is because she is deeply in love with Louis and always has been and because her husband makes zero effort to endear himself to her. Did not see this one coming! There is no change. And then down by the promontory. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? My bed your last stop before retiring. Henriette wanted to go!). But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. Louis and her smile about it. You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! The moment stretches and Claudine shakes her head: she will not survive the poison. We see a shot of Philippe and Louis: Philippe is stunned and mega sad. Then she says: can you feel my skin? And reaches out first to Louis, then Philippe. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? Then he calls for the Guards. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? Ita all so quick, and beautifully choreographed. Who seeks to harm Henriette? She brought honour on herself and glory to our court. The state is a person. Colbert looks a bit stunned. "Versailles" Bring the Garden Here (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb Louis. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme!
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