Louis drops the poker, approaches Montcourt. Henriettes liver and intestines were found to be badly corrupted, while her duodenum, gall bladder and the lower portion of her abdomen were filled with evil-smelling bile. Louis looks stunned too. Thank you! And she was having an affair with the Comte de Guiche. I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. 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). Louis and Bontemps share a look between them a kind of wtf do we do now? A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. At least there is a modicum of decorum. Wow that was odd. Dieu. Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. You couldnt guarantee any would survive. Incest or homosexuality? I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. You can read more about Henriettas death here. Love your delicious commentary, brava! Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. 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? Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. 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. I very much enjoyed reading them and especially liked your additional facts about the historical events and figures. Claudine confirms poison and Louis huddles with his advisors: he wants to know if any English are at court. Philippe adds: .or two, perhaps. And he strides off. The one she loves the most. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. It would be an outrageous thought. IDK??? Are there more shows you will review? It is always Louis for her. What a pain! Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. See production, box office & company info. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. And Louis weeps. Hell, HIS WIFE is shagging his brother. And Philippe is the one who looks tortured, he is the emotional one, while Louis remains stoic. Colbert tries to push his point when Louis enters. You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. It is my experience that it is only those closest to a man that can inflict the greatest pain. To spare his feelings? The Chevalier is still silent, still focused on Henriette. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. 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. I just rot an extremely long omment See above comments about Henriettes powerlessness as a woman. Philippe is jealous. many things. Louis looks at him as he goes on: I believe this palace is a symbol of our king. Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. The writers of the show took quite creative liberty with the relationships some turned out to be clever and well-written, some I just eye rolled SO HARD. UGH. Its stoic. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. THIS. 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. his majesty knew this day would come. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) She was merely being used by the man she was in love with. And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! . Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! Montcourt is confused. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. Is that understood? and pushes past them. 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. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. UGH D: Hi Jules, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reviews as much as I have enjoyed watching Versailles. Louis just nods, gives Philippe a look (who is standing near the doors, looking so alone and sad, I just wanna hug him!) When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. Im going to be stalking these recaps in the arduous wait for season two. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10. Admittedly, its in the middle of a shag, when she is distracted, but still. *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. She rises and silently leaves, then more people walk in to pay their respects the Chevalier included. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? Nup. (since you mention here she is his love). Check Ovation for times and how you can watch Ovation in your area. Back to Henriette, who is now laid out on a bed, hair done, powdered and dressed in her finest gown. Charming. She is a woman, she is his subject. He has poisoned all of them. 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. Obviously he loves Chevalier. Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! Both felt neglected by the other. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). Good idea, he says breathlessly. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. While your character and scene analyses tend to differ quite a bit from my own (perhaps because of that?? He sent poison to Paris, where it passed through several hands before ending up in the jug containing the chicory water. Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. 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. Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. There are times when I will shout (in my head), Just leave this place and run back to England.. And silently walks to the window. We see Louis expression crumple, and he blinks, almost disbelievingly, and then Philippe is out the door. 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! I really enjoy your reviews. Back outside, to a view of Versailles under construction (I love these pre-glory shots!) It is Louis who victimises Philippe and he does it in every way he can think of. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. We see Louis take what is rightfully and lawfully his his wife. The Chevalier looks a little panicky or is it my imagination? And it is on. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. 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. Mainly wanted to know about Chevalier after last weeks tearful declaration of love. 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. Or twenty, I suppose. First to Henriette, and after she was poisoned, to Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate. I was more appalled at Louis seeming lack of concern for his brothers life. Plus he told Louis he didnt recognise the sender of the notes which is technically true. Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) He took the bottle to drown his sorrows as it were, after he hit Claudine, feeling remorse, I would think. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. 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. 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. To affect the hearts and minds of people. Only a year or so to go until a new season arrived on fledgling network Ovation, its U.S. cable home. <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. 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. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. We now see Philippe asleep. But Marchal continues calmly. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. The only protection offered is by Louis. Point 4: This point actually supports my own. But I said lets make it our fort. For once in your life you played along. 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. She could not affect change herself. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. Now this is fascinating. 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. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber 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. Louis has not (even though yeah, okay, protocol). You did this to her. Louis looks shocked: Brother. Philippe will have none of it: We warned you. 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. We are shown much more of Philippes inner mind and his relationship to Louis than anyone else. 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. Eww. He rapes his wife. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. Back with the sick princess and Claudine is fiddling with potions while Henriette writhes and vomits blood. Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. You have never been a man whos true. Ridicule. However, Madeleine de Foix, Gaston's mother, defends her son at the salon, but when facing banishment, she stabs Fabien, almost killing him. Well, my thought is Philippe angrily claiming his conjugal rights may well have happened before. You clever, clever bastard. Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? My greatest issue with Henriette is that she seems to lack any personality. She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. All I could find were negative. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. Does Henriette mind being used by Louis? And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. Then the camera pans to the door and Philippe enters, says to him quietly, were leaving. I hope the surgery went well, Heather! Does all this excuse Philippe raping Henriette? 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. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? When you see Fabien going to find the missing Charlotte, you see him visualising the scenario he holds up his hand, points his fingers in the shape of a gun to see how the angle would project. Another grabs him, covers his mouth, and more appear to shoot a guard. 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. No, of course she doesnt. Its emotionless. By this stage both Henriette and Marie Thrse of Spain now knew what it felt like to be jilted and cast aside in your loved ones affections by another attractive court lady. I am really liking Sophies growth as a character, who is, of course, beautiful, but with attitude and a strong backbone, as we are now seeing. Remember, Henriette, as a woman, is completely powerless. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. Romantic wouldnt work, but she could become a protge of his. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. Nup. Still wouldve loved to read your long comment was it complimentary? At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. It INFURIATED Louis), 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.. He remembers too. 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. Excellent. Poor Philippe is helpless do something, woman! She has to find the source, which means poking about on Henriettes body, causing agony with every poke. My heart breaks for him. Montespan banters but Louis doesnt bite. Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. 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!) Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. A day later, I was hooked. Thanks for your great reviews! Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? I kind of doubt it). The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. Louis adds, almost contemptuously: you never understood politics. How accurate is Netflix Versailles? It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. A rant about the UK press and their Versailles reviews. But to his brother? 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). Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. Im thinking no. #JesusTakeTheWheel What a scene. 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. Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? What the king wants, the king gets. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? Only Versailles is now about as sexy as Robot Wars. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. But in context, with everything else going on in the show and with what Philippe deals with, I can understand why he did it. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. Anne. Even Louis at this stage is getting sick of it and announces he is going to war. UGH, technology! I have known your website for some time now but hadnt had much time to write a post until now. I pity Henrietta. Cats with nine lives. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. That she could feel no affection for the man she was forced to marry, a man who could never feel anything for her and who also raped her, is not at all surprising (even while considering that marital rape was acceptable at that time). 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. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. The rape thing was upsetting. Here it is, mes amis! UGH, Henriette. Then, as they both walk through the salon (Vaux de Vicomte again) and to the doors, the guards bar their way and Louis enters. Hes not gonna tell him of Rohan outright, is he? The two are not mutally exclusive. fantastic bog! 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. Our dear Henriette. Back with Marchal, interrogating Louvois this time. 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. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. . For her lot to improve, she could only hope for things to happen. She was 26. then goes into the bedchamber. Stars: George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Tygh Runyan Director(s . Hes just having some fun. Even if Louis were to let her go, she would then be relinquishing the love of her life to sit lonely and chaste in her apartments waiting for her husband, a man who feels no attraction or interest for her at all. 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). (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. Josephine Wilkinson is an academic and author. What a total prick ). Montcourt pauses its clear he recognises Rohans voice. Whats wrong? 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? The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. We stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. I am a friend. So, he loves Henrietta as a friend, or simply to rival his brother? The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, Toad Testicles, Foul-Beard and Broad-Arse. And for those who love her. Philippe replies ominously: we are all of us in sickness here. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. It is not clear in the show. Claudine and Philippe converse, with Claudine saying she feels they are not through the worst. 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. No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. They could not be more different in this moment. Season 1 | Season 2 Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Add episode But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. (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. PERFECT. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Hi Jules, I must thank you for your detailed writeup of all ten episodes of Versailles. 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. 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. I do. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. Toodles. Yes, it was common to talk about marriage that soon! Hold onto this moment, I told you. This girl is familiar she was at Henriettes bedside as the princess related the story of her first masked ball to Sophie. UGH D:. I couldnt honestly say. Neither of them showed much interest or affection for the other, both clearly preferring their lovers. Henriette, however, happens to be in love with the king and, more importantly, it seems he with her. Thank you. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Merci! Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. Ita all so quick, and beautifully choreographed.