Like only a brother can. Philippelooks into the fire, whispers, I was so proud of you. 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. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! Philippe was the one in strident dissent! *Another side-note: When the Chavelier mentions that Louis does not look for beauty so much as character, umwas he talking about Henriette? The camera pans around him and yet still, not one muscle is out of place, not one twitch of emotion. I think the problem with him is that we still miss a decent biography, taking into accounts ALL sources and not only the same, always the same stuff as Saint-Simon and such. OMG!). Is he justified in knocking her across the room? It is clear these two have a long relationship and are not allowing a small (read: large) thing as marriage get in the way. Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. No one leaves. I cant always catch what is being said, particularly if it an aside or a whisper but I know you will tell me . I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. and to Marchal in his office, interrogating Montcourt. And before we can check ourselves and reach for the tissues, the priest murmurs, Amen and Philippes expression tightens, his head gently shaking before he steps away from the bed, leaving Louis there. We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. 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. The French musical Le Roi Soleil is always great to watch. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. FOCUS. Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. ? Brilliant. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . In which case, I dont blame her one bit! Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. He cripples himself with his own paranoia. Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. Women are still being raped today in societies which condone such behaviour towards women and which deny women their personhood. And there is also Dangerous Liaisons, but that is set in the 18th century. Your closest confidants told you to look elsewhere! Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. All I could find were negative. What if the poison spreads? In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) I realise a woman was expected to stay faithful to her husband even while it was acceptable for him to have mistresess (ha! I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . First off let me say that I absolutely love your reviews of Versailles, Ms. Jules. And we came here for a visit. *insert sound of breaking heart here*. I believe Louis did love her. No, of course she doesnt. I could never love you morewell. And Philippe replies gently: You did the best you could. Tears now from Henriette: how handsome you both are. And now we are in the last throes of her last moments it hurts and she cannot breathe, they move the pillow. Le Roi Danse, which is all about the rise and fall of Lully, Louis XIVs court composer (French, but hard to find with English subtitles). Jacques 10 episodes, 2015 . Called it!) Love your delicious commentary, brava! And Rohan chuckles and I well. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. 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. But it is kept behind closed doors. Is Philippe such a child and so lacking in self-restraint that he cant wait a few extra moments until they, too, were behind closed doors? You couldnt guarantee any would survive. They had children. Anne, Hi Jules haha that last message should have ended (I agree with you on all POINTS) not pints . At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. <3 <3 I love the outfit on the fashion doll that we see when Philippe and Lorraine flounce into the salon full of cloth and trinkets, and later we see that same coat on Philippe as they stroll the gardens :), Your email address will not be published. Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned. Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. 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. There is, replies Louis. Hell, HIS WIFE is shagging his brother. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. Her mother (a french princess) is dead, and shes alone, probably the only English in the palace. Nup. needless to say, all my writing is copyright to me, so don't be a dick and steal it. Henriette, however, happens to be in love with the king and, more importantly, it seems he with her. 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. It is always Louis for her. yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. It was all out there. 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. 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? And it is on. It could possibly be the same spot from Ep1, when he confronted the wolf and Philippe rode in to rescue him. But to his brother? The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. Louis has not (even though yeah, okay, protocol). *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. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? Cassel leaves, then Montcourt walks away in the direction of Rohan who is discussing the Dauphins outing with a guard. I realise that you are not a fan of the historical figure but I am speaking strictly of the character. There are times when I will shout (in my head), Just leave this place and run back to England.. Is he justified in his behaviour towards her? My bed your last stop before retiring. Versailles recap: la finale - tout le monde has gone ape-merde! Snake! 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! poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10. The Chevalier is still silent, still focused on Henriette. No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. But in context, with everything else going on in the show and with what Philippe deals with, I can understand why he did it. I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. But that was the thinking of the time. It was generally believed that she had been poisoned by one of her husband's friends, but historians have concluded that she died of natural causes, perhaps of a ruptured appendix. The state is a person. Quite a few. I really like him as a character, even though he tortures people. 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 kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. 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. He weeps for the loss and I am sure he also weeps for the helplessness he must now feel, a man so powerful and commanding, who rules a country and its people a true King and yet, still unable to save her. Your email address will not be published. He took the bottle to drown his sorrows as it were, after he hit Claudine, feeling remorse, I would think. But here, now? 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). 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. but it would cause her too much pain. 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. Its emotionless. She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. 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. But gossip is gossip and it was particularly rife and vicious in those days. Also thanks for your detailed and in depth reviews. 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. In perfect sync. #JesusTakeTheWheel What a scene. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. He had mistresses, for example. Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. Still wouldve loved to read your long comment was it complimentary? So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. Now that *would* be naive. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. He is beyond selfish and his cruel behaviour is at the root of all of their misery. Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. Thanks for your great reviews! 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. Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. For her lot to improve, she could only hope for things to happen. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. Episodio 10. While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. Right. 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. In the end though, nobody was actually tortured or executed on charges of killing her. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. (since you mention here she is his love). 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. Looking forward to Season 2!! So, he loves Henrietta as a friend, or simply to rival his brother? . Louis is a shit to Philippe. I hope the surgery went well, Heather! Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. 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. The Dauphin. First of all, ladies, stop spewing vitriol. (its only 16mins and 50 seconds in not that I was counting *innocent whistle*) Filmed in the Chteau de Maisons in Maisons-Lafitte, in the Salon dHercule, he strides past Montcourt, demands to know what he is doing. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. However, the bible does say something about a man being expected to marry his brothers widow. Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. I love it). 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. 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. Check Ovation for times and how you can watch Ovation in your area. And Louis, who is being so totally duped, is convinced by Rohan to take his son, the Dauphin, out to ride, so he is far away from the cries of pain. This is Louis in control, in power, and he delivers a malevolent, threatening banter that is fabulous to see. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Even Louis at this stage is getting sick of it and announces he is going to war. Louis adds, almost contemptuously: you never understood politics. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. Of his power, of his country. He remembers too. Henriette of England is poisoned during her trip back from England. I am waiting eagerly for the second season and I really hope to see you write about it then. You said oh sorry, wrong show). Montcourt is stabbed by Louis XIV while facing off with him and Fabien Marchal. The camera pans up to show the Queen on her knees in prayer, then a select few further back (I see Colbert, Louvois, Montespan, Sophie, Cassel). 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. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. My sources tell me that sadly, we will have to wait until March 2017 (Yes, NEXT YEAR!!!) and especially when he proved himself in battle and all of Paris cheered him and adored him. You have never been a man whos true. But that was the thinking of the time. Charming. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. Henriette fulfills her duties with. Our dear Henriette. It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. In between re-watching S1, of course. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. See above comments about Henriettes powerlessness as a woman. for all of these. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! Eg; Louis shuts him (from preventing Henrietta to go to England) up by releasing Chevalier. We see him silent and sombre, a blank expression on his face. What a pain! We awarded it to you for bravery. I knew hed say that line! And that is the problem you face, Montcourt. 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. 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. but it is later, after they already speak with the guards in the background. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. Okay, is Louvois just being a dick? 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. However, Madeleine de Foix, Gaston's mother, defends her son at the salon, but when facing banishment, she stabs Fabien, almost killing him. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). Is Philippe a victim? Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. She doesnt want to speak of him. Now we are with Marchal, who is interrogating Henriettes ladies, Sophie included. And Louis coming out the good guy. Philippe is no more vulnerable to the hurt and damage done to him than she is to the hurt and damage done to her, simply because he is a man with rights and she is a woman with no rights. Still with the playing of games, the half-truth words. We must get the king and the queen and yourself to safety at once. And the penny drops for Bontemps, his look of dismay so clear. 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. 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. 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!) Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! 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. Next time we see the painting in Ep 6 it has been moved to Henriettes room on her dressing table. After reading your review on epsiode 10, and reading that it ends with Philippe leaving Versailles, I thought back to epsiode one and the moment he finds Louis at his favorite spot in the woods. 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. I like the show, the actors and the plot. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. Versailles / Characters - TV Tropes Easily tired, she withdrew whenever the party stopped for the night, usually going straight to bed. While your character and scene analyses tend to differ quite a bit from my own (perhaps because of that?? 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. 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! BRILLIANT acting. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). 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. 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. The finale. poison, death and departures - Versailles episode 10 Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. Oh, and she was the one who prepared Henriettes tea. Then Philippe walks out, still dressed in his nightshirt and robe, barefoot. IDK??? Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. Husbands have being raping their wives since time began from royalty down to peasants and it was classed as taking their marital rights . Music. We defended our position from the Spanish all morning and in honour of your distinguished service. I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. "Versailles" Bring the Garden Here (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb Thank you! Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? Yet another possibility is that she had a duodenal ulcer which burst, leading to peritonitis. Yes, absolutely. The rape thing was upsetting. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. Im guessing they were pretty equal. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. Louis and her smile about it. I do. the rest will do her good, Bontemps says. VERSAILLES TV Drama on BBC2: The Real History Behind The Show - Greg Jenner Merci! She had always been painfully thin and Louis once tactlessly referred to her as the bones of the Holy Innocents. Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. Anyway, back to the story. apparently it is still not safe. A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. On the other hand, Ive never doubted for a moment Philippes loyalty to his brother or his love for him. Art. Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. : . And Louis is left in the salon, framed by the door, the guards, and looking incredibly vulnerable and alone. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? Philippe raping his wife. 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. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. Fact-checking Versailles: how historically accurate is the BBC drama? What shall I do! Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. Henrietta of England and Her Tragic Life of Calamities and Heartbreak She coudnt have said no if shed wanted to. Thatd do it. 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. Incest or homosexuality? That is exactly what I would be thinking. He advances on Montcourt, who is looking a little shell shocked. Does all this excuse Philippe raping Henriette? 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. Bontemps moves her along. 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). I think it would be naive of us to assume that was the first (or only) time that happened. 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. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. I just rot an extremely long omment I think we see fairly good evidence in episode 7 that not only does Philippe support his brother, but that he is honestly frightened of the idea of running the country and has no desire to take his brothers place (his anger at being overlooked for the regency is more due to his hurt that no one supports him or takes him seriouslyhis experience all his life). Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. then goes into the bedchamber. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? Why is his passion for the man he loves to be forgiven and Henriettes passion for the man she loves to be used against her? Hi, 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. 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. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. many things. Louis looks at him as he goes on: I believe this palace is a symbol of our king. He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. Lovely. He tucks Louis in then gets into his small cot (that looks like a camping bed), fully clothed. 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! Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. Then, as they both walk through the salon (Vaux de Vicomte again) and to the doors, the guards bar their way and Louis enters. So that would perhaps put affair-with-sister-in-law a half tick closer to pardonable than homosexuality, which is wholly and completely condemned in the bible. A page for describing Characters: Versailles. 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. Lord. I really enjoy your reviews. It was quite the method du jour to get rid of a person, as the series has shown. 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. Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . 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? *The only voice, your own. Horrible man. Her intent is not to hurt Philippe by sleeping with Louis, she simply doesnt care (and I dont blame her). He cares for her, but anytime he has to choose between Chevalier and her, he always choose the former. Now this is fascinating. The three remaining lived to be 59, 49 and 68. He rapes his wife. But lets compare: Henriette is jealous. 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. we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. The death of someone so young was often attributed to poison.
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