There is no change. No. 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. Director Daniel Roby Writers Simon Mirren David Wolstencroft Stars George Blagden Alexander Vlahos Tygh Runyan See production, box office & company info Two steps behind him, as protocol dictates, is the Chevalier. People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away. Bontemps: For you, Sire. Shine on Bontemps, you unsubtle diamond, you. In between re-watching S1, of course. Her intent is not to hurt Philippe by sleeping with Louis, she simply doesnt care (and I dont blame her). Now this is fascinating. apparently it is still not safe. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. Today you get the chance to kill a king! While hes saying this, Marchal behind them is taking out a knife, and suddenly he slides it across the floor, and Louis picks it up, and Montcourt lunges another candlestick is involved.. OMG And then Louis grabs Montcourt from behind and sinks the knife into him! Ah, but not so devout that Louis followed all the teachings. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. Cue some fabulous visuals of doors closing, pikes crossing, the golden gates slamming shut and locking. You really point out a lot of details one might miss when watching the episodes for the first time. He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. Henriette fulfills her duties with. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. Fashion. Lord. It was just how it was. you wanted to make it your castle. 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. She also miscarries a baby that was either her husband Philippe's or the King's, no one is sure. It is my experience that it is only those closest to a man that can inflict the greatest pain. 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. I wonder what theyve got in store for us. Trusting Philippe and involving him in the running of France would make him a better, stronger king. And even after watching both seasons 1 and 2 of Versailles, I wouldnt say that he loved her a lot but on the show it was to a certain degree. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. All I could find were negative. In the days when it was only you who /truly/ had my back. Plus he told Louis he didnt recognise the sender of the notes which is technically true. Claudine doesnt know how long Henriette has left, but it is her wish to see you both. Also, Henriette has asked to be carried to the garden so that she might be surrounded by her favourite flowers. (Philippes gentle smile is so bittersweet here!) Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. 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. Marchal picks up the dropped knife and lunges and he and Montcourt trade a few blows, with Marchal blocking then delivering a punch. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. There are times when I will shout (in my head), Just leave this place and run back to England.. I came across your reviews and I read each one after viewing an episode. Point 9: And again, who can blame her. Just because women were denied their personhood does not mean they were not human beings who felt as any human being might feel. Montcourt is confused. UGH. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. Just airing in the U.S. and Im having surgery Friday so I dont know if Ill catch it. If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. Everyone shares a look because, yeah, they know. Henriette, however, was never robust and often experienced such terrible pains in her side that she would lie on the floor to find respite. HOW DID THEY DO THAT SO PERFECTLY??? Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. She is not indulgent in it. PERFECT. First of all, ladies, stop spewing vitriol. Thatd do it. A begrudging father/daughter mentor role, and she eventually warms him up a bit? Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. 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. Earlier that day, a servant spotted one of Philippes mignons and Grand Equerry (Master of the Horse), the Marquis dEffiat, drink water stored in a cabinet near Henriettes chambers, wipe the glass, then go on his way. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! *insert sound of breaking heart here*. Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. Season Two Mike and the last of Rohans men are massacred in a last stand by the musketeers, led by Fabien Marchal. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. 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. 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? Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. But, this is my interpretation or thoughts based on the real life events. (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. It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. 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. 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. What to expect from the future? The rape scene was repugnant and Phillipes actions were out of character with the Phillipe we saw in the rest of the season. ? *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! 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 if you reread my words very carefully, you might realise that I never once touched on the legality of it. Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. Whats wrong? They take her hands. Louis looks strained, says: I do not regret sending her. Then, as they both walk through the salon (Vaux de Vicomte again) and to the doors, the guards bar their way and Louis enters. Louis: And that makes you a liar.. Another grabs him, covers his mouth, and more appear to shoot a guard. But in context, with everything else going on in the show and with what Philippe deals with, I can understand why he did it. It was Season 1. Seriously, he could have married her to any noble and they would have looked the other way at the cheating. A day later, I was hooked. We learn that she has loved Louis since they were children. I believe Louis did love her. And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . 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. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10. The advice you took came from only one source. the door opens, and Montespan enters. 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. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. 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!) Brilliant writing. My heart breaks for him. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? Dance. Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! She could not affect change herself. Philippe raping his wife. You see it in Ep3 where he yells where is MY wife? You see it in Ep2 with his angry speech to Louis: do you tell yourself that when you are fucking MY WIFE? In so many subtle ways Philippe is being demeaned by Louis. No one leaves. She puts her foot in her mouth. The first time we see Philippe is with his lover. Youre brought up, its your duty. Required fields are marked *. They are singing. Minor detail maybe, but not sure if that doesnt change the meaning of the next bit somewhat? Off they stride with purpose and a couple of guards, through the gorgeous corridors (shot in the gorgeous Vaux Le Vicomte) and with ominous background music to set the mood. Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. The only protection offered is by Louis. Hi Theresa, and thanks for your comment. So Louis settles into sleep. Of course not. I will come, says Philippe. Music. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. for all of these. She finally asks. We awarded it to you for bravery. Our dear Henriette. A hundred years ago. Neither of them showed much interest or affection for the other, both clearly preferring their lovers. I do understand you are a fan of Philippe, but I dont understand why that nessitates that Henriette be viewed as the villian. Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. Some were obviously written for massive impact. 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. So anyways, off we go. See production, box office & company info. So to me, this indicates hes still quite scared. 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. Anne, Hi Jules He cripples himself with his own paranoia. Looking forward to Season 2!! She cant honestly say that the death of the man to whom she is shackled in a loveless marriage, who feels no attraction for her and never can but can easily enough rape her, who stands between her and the man she truly loveswouldnt be entirely unwelcome. Lulz. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. Coming from the quills of noted showrunners David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, both known for gripping series with a conspiratorial bent (i.e. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. Yes, of course its common knowledge that Louis is shagging Henriette. Dieu. Its emotionless. It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. His face may be handsome but now he just reminds me of a ferret. To spare his feelings? Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? Cassel passes him and bows. You have never been a man whos true. But to his brother? (We wont even go into whether or not that maid wanted to be drug into the bedroom by Philippe after his jealous strop with the Chevalier or his sneaking into Louises bed. Henriette wanted to go!). And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. ! Louis is stunned: Why are you casting all this rage at me? Philippe: Because you deserve it. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. Is it a bigger crime than boy love? oh sorry, wrong show). This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. 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. No one enters. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. And that is the problem you face, Montcourt. Its stoic. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! Okay, is Louvois just being a dick? So how could you be scared? 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. Is that understood? and pushes past them. My biggest problem with Henriette/Louis is that I find it highly doubtful that Louis would have sex with her. NOT I dont want you to die, (that comes later) she says my problems cannot be solved, you know that. Way to avoid his question. As to it appearing that it seems like it almost never happened. I have some questions. 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. 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. Totally inappropriate time to mention it. Especially as her lover was the king. 1556332. I knew hed say that line! (yeah, I know I said I liked Marchal/Claudine, too! *The only voice, your own. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. There are a few movies I enjoy that are fairly accurate. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. When King Charles hears that his beloved sister has been poisoned in France, it is only a matter of hours before a declaration of war. Louvois: a war they cannot afford to win. Colbert now counsels Louis on the shift of power should Henriette die: Henriettes very existence strengthens your position. We see Louis take what is rightfully and lawfully his his wife. I have heard many say they see angels before they die. (Ahhh! Thanks for reading! As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. That was your promise to me. Yes, absolutely. 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. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. We see Henriette asleep in the bed. When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. Although Lord Montagu accepted this, he had misgivings. But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. 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. The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. Both felt neglected by the other. What a pain! Hmm. Finally, did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Not sure and he leaves. Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. 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). Anyhow, just wanted to say It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. Charming. I know historically Philippe did leave Versailles for a time, but season two Louis without Philippe will be interesting because while Louis takes shots at him every chance he gets, at the end of the day Philippe is the only true person around him besides Bontemps. Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. IDK??? But his family and France are divided. Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. Get Marchal pissed at you. UGH D: Hi Jules, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reviews as much as I have enjoyed watching Versailles. In perfect sync. Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. Do you even think hed allow her to end things? Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. And we came here for a visit. We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) For the record, I dont think Henriette would actually like to see Philippe die, but she would like to be shot of him. 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. And our enemies have stopped at nothing to destroy it. Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned. We now see Philippe asleep. Is it any wonder she couldnt work up any concern over the possibility that her rapist might die in battle? I was merely pointing out how such treatment of his wife would hardly help warm her feelings towards him. Rohan is the Masked Man! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Yet even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. he is troubled, hearing Montcourts whispers in his head: When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. and so on. , Question, did real Louis also love Henriette, or was it unrequited? we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. *Deeeeeep breath* Okay. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. But here, now? He is beyond selfish and his cruel behaviour is at the root of all of their misery. The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? Colbert looks a bit stunned. Obviously he loves Chevalier. They could not be more different in this moment. What if the poison spreads? 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. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? Love your delicious commentary, brava! 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. 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! I am a true friend of the king. but Louis knows. I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. 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. OMG he hits Marchal across the face with the candlestick, Louis lunges, Montcourt throws him off and the King smacks his head on a table. 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. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. Nice one, Montcourt. The French musical Le Roi Soleil is always great to watch. Shes genuinely quite sweet, but tenacious something Im sure our Head of Security will appreciate). And there is also Dangerous Liaisons, but that is set in the 18th century. So Louis sequesters the palace. Thank you all! Henriette says a glorious death in battle would not displease him. 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. We see this SO MANY TIMES it becomes frustrating and sad. What shall I do! And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. Not long to go now, and we are with Marchal, who lies in bed, wakes suddenly and touches his stomach wound, which bleeds through the bandage. Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. Exactly. The writers could have written a scenario where Henriette willingly sleeps with Phillipe to make Louis jealous and to provide in an explanation in the event she becomes pregnant. We see a quick shot of Montcourts body being dumped from a cart into the muddy swampiness, to join other rotting, decaying bodies. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. 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. Louis and Philippe approach the bed, to the dying Henriette who looks really bad. But gossip is gossip and it was particularly rife and vicious in those days. Called it!) He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. Such emotion. Therefore, my thoughts are strictly about the characters. Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. Yet another possibility is that she had a duodenal ulcer which burst, leading to peritonitis. needless to say, all my writing is copyright to me, so don't be a dick and steal it. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. His contemplation is silent. I pity Henrietta. and to Marchal in his office, interrogating Montcourt. Back outside, to a view of Versailles under construction (I love these pre-glory shots!)
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