Bontemps is a little freaked: Th-this is highly irregular, your Majesty. But the IDGAF expression on the Queens face is priceless. While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. I did have a thought, though, why the writers didnt build up to her being the young version of one of Louis mistresses, he had so many. Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. Especially as her lover was the king. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. He cares for her, but anytime he has to choose between Chevalier and her, he always choose the former. A day later, I was hooked. Why is this so? I just binge-watched all 2 seasons and now painfully waits for each episode of Season 3 to come out. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. Our dear Henriette. but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Henriette and Philippe | Versailles Wiki | Fandom 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. This is Louis in control, in power, and he delivers a malevolent, threatening banter that is fabulous to see. Ill tell you, though, that, like you, I totally adore Philippe in this series, the actor is great and some King/brother interaction is well done. Marchal is surprised but pleased: attracting the flies to the paper. You are both the angels at my shoulder, says Louis, which reminds Marchal of the Parthenays and Montcourt. Pretty sure he was not the one who did the poisoning thing. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. Henriette is just one more thing Louis takes from Philippe. I choose to believe it was a mistake on the writers part and will simply fast forward over it when I rewatch. 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. My heart breaks for him. 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. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. It was just how it was. Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? Louis and Bontemps share a look between them a kind of wtf do we do now? You did this to her. Louis looks shocked: Brother. Philippe will have none of it: We warned you. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10. So to me, this indicates hes still quite scared. People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. Only a year or so to go until a new season arrived on fledgling network Ovation, its U.S. cable home. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? I think Philippe will always blame Louis for Henriette's death, and I can't see when they'll ever be reconciled again. We learn that she has loved Louis since they were children. The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. In perfect sync. First of all, ladies, stop spewing vitriol. 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. And suddenly Marchal has his ah-HA moment. Marchal replies in that cool way of his: we eliminate the suspects. Colbert: eliminating the suspects doesnt mean the same to me as it does to you! Lol. then goes into the bedchamber. Ugh. 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. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. Louis has not (even though yeah, okay, protocol). She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. And Philippe is the one who looks tortured, he is the emotional one, while Louis remains stoic. 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). Philippe, despite their mutual loathing, was upset and distraught, so suspicion then fell to the absent Chevalier de Lorraine, who at the time was still in exile in Rome. Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched Is that understood? and pushes past them. Does she want to end things with Louis? We cut to the forest, to the two Kings Guards in their blue livery, leaning by a tree as Rohan and little Louis still mock fight. 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. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! In reality it only took a very short time for the plan to take full effect. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. UGH. By this point, Louis had basically forgotten about and gotten over Henriette though this was much to her displeasure and chagrin. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. He is genuinely happy to see the Chevalier and shows it. Last scene, with Louis silent and stoic, standing on a stone that overlooks a glorious view of the forest with Versailles in the distance. Cue some fabulous visuals of doors closing, pikes crossing, the golden gates slamming shut and locking. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. Louis walks in and replies: because I ask him to do so. Ahhhhh-HA! Husbands have being raping their wives since time began from royalty down to peasants and it was classed as taking their marital rights . Yes. Claudine and Philippe converse, with Claudine saying she feels they are not through the worst. Either way, she's dead now. Louis just nods, gives Philippe a look (who is standing near the doors, looking so alone and sad, I just wanna hug him!) Louis. I was more appalled at Louis seeming lack of concern for his brothers life. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. Gaston de Foix was arrested and tortured as the potential poisoner by Fabien. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. Hi Janet! What killed Marie Therese in Versailles? - Daily Justnow Called it!) But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. 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. Cassel leaves, then Montcourt walks away in the direction of Rohan who is discussing the Dauphins outing with a guard. Does all this excuse Philippe raping Henriette? And Louis coming out the good guy. We see Louis expression crumple, and he blinks, almost disbelievingly, and then Philippe is out the door. . 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. I hope the surgery went well, Heather! She is used by the king to hurt his brother. You dont get to my age and experience with your naivete still intact. Photograph: BBC. Im guessing they were pretty equal. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. Montcourt is stabbed by Louis XIV while facing off with him and Fabien Marchal. I really enjoy your reviews. He expressed his doubts to the grief-stricken Charles II, who earnestly believed that his sister had been murdered. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. After Philippe shoots a couple rounds into the air he tells Louie, Brother we must go, the wolves will come back and there will be more. Did you have the same thought as I; that while in the moment the characters are talking about the actual wolves, the underlying message is about Louis and the traitors in his midst, starting with Moncourt. The Kings son. 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? Romantic wouldnt work, but she could become a protge of his. She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. 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. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. (Historical note: it was forbidden for the King to be in the presence of death. 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. 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. 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. At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. Thanks for reading! 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. Not sure and he leaves. It would be an outrageous thought. But it is kept behind closed doors. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? Henrietta of England - Wikipedia Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. LOUIS. I have some questions. 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. Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. 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. I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. No one enters. The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. Such an angry outpouring from Louis, however, would have been out of character and no one else reported that he said any such thing. 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. Lot of time on my hands at the momentLULZ. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. And here is where Im a bit uncertain, but didnt she make that remark after Philippe raped her? Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. Incest or homosexuality? Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. UGH D:. Yet you heard nothing. We see this SO MANY TIMES it becomes frustrating and sad. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. His grip tightens on the poker, even as Montcourt looks actually shocked at that accusation. Your closest confidants told you to look elsewhere! Obviously he loves Chevalier. 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. This is such a clever production team impeccable writing, brilliant cast, sumptuous sets and costumes. To which Marchal says: you are the daughter of a Huguenot conspirator to the King, funded and supported by William of Orange. But Sophie says her mother paid that price, she is merely trying to survive and thought Marchals protection would ensure it. My sources tell me that sadly, we will have to wait until March 2017 (Yes, NEXT YEAR!!!) Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. He sees Louis. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. I cannot permit it, he says. I like the show, the actors and the plot. 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. Henriette, however, was never robust and often experienced such terrible pains in her side that she would lie on the floor to find respite. First off, let me preface my response with the qualifier that I know very little about the historical figures on which these characters are based. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. I believe Louis did love her. 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!!! I think it would be naive of us to assume that was the first (or only) time that happened. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. This was served to Henriette by her unsuspecting maid. Pot, meet kettle. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. Louis is a shit to Philippe. apparently it is still not safe. However, Madeleine de Foix, Gaston's mother, defends her son at the salon, but when facing banishment, she stabs Fabien, almost killing him. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. As for Philippe, I cant make out what he is. 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. even if it turned out his brother was the poisoner. 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. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. Though it was true that he was saddened by Henriettes death, I dont felt that he was actually that hell bent on punishing those who were or at least believed to be responsible for her death, due to the lack of evidence among other factors. 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? Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. Some were obviously written for massive impact. on The finale. I kind of doubt it). Ive addressed each of your points, but it has run very long and I dont know if it will post in the comments section or not. Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. Trusting Philippe and involving him in the running of France would make him a better, stronger king. You admit her situation is unfair and certainly, she is powerless where her husband (and Louis) are concerned and yet, simply because of the screwed up thinking of the day, the thinking that removed a womans personhood and reduced her to mere property, she is the villain for not being able to love a man who ignores her and rapes her? He had mistresses, for example. 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. 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. 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. BRILLIANT acting. 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). The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. Learn how your comment data is processed. He took the bottle to drown his sorrows as it were, after he hit Claudine, feeling remorse, I would think. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. 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. She is not indulgent in it. 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. Get him out! Henriette cries. I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. The advice you took came from only one source. the door opens, and Montespan enters. 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. Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. .

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