Henriette, however, was never robust and often experienced such terrible pains in her side that she would lie on the floor to find respite. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? Okay, is Louvois just being a dick? Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. I was merely pointing out how such treatment of his wife would hardly help warm her feelings towards him. He takes her hand and closes his eyes and for a moment he is vulnerable. Is anyone else hoping Fabien takes her under his wing? Whew! Her father was King Charles I of England, her mother the youngest daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien?, de Clermont went to a brothel to obtain poison and the love potion Lauren (Marchals henchwoman) tells him thats what she observed. Bontemps: For you, Sire. Shine on Bontemps, you unsubtle diamond, you. Not so much. 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. Anyway, back to the story. Incest or homosexuality? And we came here for a visit. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. The only protection offered is by Louis. Lovely. No. 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. I am looking at her now. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. Then Philippe walks out, still dressed in his nightshirt and robe, barefoot. Is it a bigger crime than boy love? What? Louis persists. LOUIS. 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. Still with the playing of games, the half-truth words. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. It is a controlled grief. 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. 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. Yes, absolutely. However, Madeleine de Foix, Gaston's mother, defends her son at the salon, but when facing banishment, she stabs Fabien, almost killing him. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. He is clearly upset. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. And suddenly Philippe is the calm one, says gently, brother and the look on his face, as the tears trickle gently down his cheeks the quiet sadness as Louis stares at him, then his realisation that this is it. What to expect from the future? As she said, she was only voicing what they were both thinking. But that was the thinking of the time. ), Back to Louis outside his bed chamber, where Henriettes screams of pain can be heard. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. Similarly, perforation of the gall bladder may have led to an excess of bile leaking into the peritoneum causing the corruption and gangrene reported by her doctors. She gasps and the priest enters silently. You! He points and accusing finger. But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. : . Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. Who's who in Versailles S1-3? A guide to the French court Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. 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. I think Philippe will always blame Louis for Henriette's death, and I can't see when they'll ever be reconciled again. In reality it only took a very short time for the plan to take full effect. Such emotion. Thank you! THIS. Then he calls for the Guards. Quite a few. Sorry to jar you There are just some things I couldnt overlook, and I admit I was looking at Henriettes character so closely, to see if the screenwriters would sweeten her up from her historical figure. All of these things have the power to change a nation from within. Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! Music. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb 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. His contemplation is silent. Henriette wanted to go!). She rises and silently leaves, then more people walk in to pay their respects the Chevalier included. I thought so but no. THIS. I blame it all on Louis! And I do not regret it for an instant. Like he is trying to justify himself. Season Two Mike and the last of Rohans men are massacred in a last stand by the musketeers, led by Fabien Marchal. Philippe weeps. Now we are with Marchal, who is interrogating Henriettes ladies, Sophie included. These reactions perfectly suit and says a lot to their characters, plus George Blagden and Alex Vlahos as hugely talented actors. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. It is not clear in the show. Nup. Art. And the next shot is Louis in slow-mo, walking out. Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. Is he justified in his behaviour towards her? Not Marchal! Back with the sick princess and Claudine is fiddling with potions while Henriette writhes and vomits blood. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! This is Louis in control, in power, and he delivers a malevolent, threatening banter that is fabulous to see. Josephine Wilkinson is an academic and author. Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. But here, now? Women were not allowed to practice medicine at that time and her father clearly disapproves, particularly as she grows more skilled and knowledgable than him. P.S. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Plus he told Louis he didnt recognise the sender of the notes which is technically true. Next time we see the painting in Ep 6 it has been moved to Henriettes room on her dressing table. 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. These scenes are odd for me to watch, but by now, I have totally put aside any frustration when the show deviates from what I know of the actual history. I could never love you more. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. In between re-watching S1, of course. 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. Finally, the king weeps for his love, when he is alone. (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. I just binge-watched all 2 seasons and now painfully waits for each episode of Season 3 to come out. Yep. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. She is used by the king to hurt his brother. However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. But I still dont get why he doesnt just dob them both in.? Protocol demands that he stays, Philippe says tightly. Ugh. Louis looks stunned too. Remember, Henriette, as a woman, is completely powerless. Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. The advice you took came from only one source. the door opens, and Montespan enters. It felt like if the whole world came running for us his voice thickens with emotion, we might fend off all who would take us ill. He finally looks up, at Louis. 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. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. I am tired of waiting for you to keep it, says the Queen casually as she gets into bed with Louis then settles down. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . Noemie Schmidt: Yes, totally stuck. Louis and Philippe approach the bed, to the dying Henriette who looks really bad. 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. It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. Louis just nods, gives Philippe a look (who is standing near the doors, looking so alone and sad, I just wanna hug him!) Bontemps wants to move her she cannot stay in the Kings bed. but Claudine says she cannot be moved. Then, as they both walk through the salon (Vaux de Vicomte again) and to the doors, the guards bar their way and Louis enters. Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? Says you made me marry him. Im genuinely having real trouble understanding your position here. Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. Everyone shares a look because, yeah, they know. She is gravely ill. Montespan pauses for a second, then declares she must go to her (because you know, Montespan is supposed to be one of her ladies-in-waiting). 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. This really shows he is vulnerable. Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. Even if I ignore the historical figures behind the show and what I know of their real lives, I cant ignore the historical setting or the social arena in which the show is played. Claudine and Philippe converse, with Claudine saying she feels they are not through the worst. I was more appalled at Louis seeming lack of concern for his brothers life. Merci! hes a critic, but there is another who has been hidden before us. He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. So Louis sequesters the palace. Cassel passes him and bows. Only 4 of his children grew up, and even then, another died at 27. And Louis coming out the good guy. I really enjoy your reviews. Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. We see a lovely shot of Versailles outside, then cut to the Kings bedchamber, where the flowers and hedges are neatly arranged around to the bed. Louis looks strained, says: I do not regret sending her. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. Hes just having some fun. 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. Not only did they grow up together but they were first cousins and Louis was a devout Catholic. Then he turns and suddenly a Man In a Mask is standing there. Versailles 2015 TV series, shows/cartoon,anime,magma/Documentaries You said 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! And what better way to keep Louis safe than have his Head of Security plant one of his spies in his bed? 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). New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? Colbert: You believe her highness is poisoned? Marchal replies cryptically: I believe. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. Hes not gonna tell him of Rohan outright, is he? There are times when I will shout (in my head), Just leave this place and run back to England.. (Historical note: it was forbidden for the King to be in the presence of death. He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . FOCUS. By this point, Louis had basically forgotten about and gotten over Henriette though this was much to her displeasure and chagrin. My bed your last stop before retiring. Thanks for your great reviews! . Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. Dieu. God knows the wolves might have taken us but what did we know? Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! Back with Marchal, interrogating Louvois this time. No context is provided about who he is, no indication he is married. I realise a woman was expected to stay faithful to her husband even while it was acceptable for him to have mistresess (ha! And the only reason she is such a powerful weapon against Philippe is because Philippe views her as nothing more than his property to do with as he wishes. I let a wolf back into my barn! Montcourts hand slides to his hip, Marchal sees this (good Chief of Police *pets his pretty head*) and Montcourt still denies, Louis accuses him of poisoning Henriette. 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. Just airing in the U.S. and Im having surgery Friday so I dont know if Ill catch it. He gives as good as he gets and so much worse. You have never been a man whos true. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. 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). Do you see them now? Versailles Altadefinizione Stagione 3 Episodio 10 Streaming Ita What does she say? After all, everything she did was unacceptable at that time for women and it was certainly acceptable to beat a woman, especially if she was a wife, sister or daughter. for all of these. What will be his legacy? Philippe is jealous. BRILLIANT acting. Claudine confirms poison and Louis huddles with his advisors: he wants to know if any English are at court. The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse d'Orlans I think I enjoyed your reviews as much as the show itself. He feels betrayed. I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. I respect the fact that two people can look at the same thing and see it from completely different angles and come away with completely different interpretations. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. Even Louis at this stage is getting sick of it and announces he is going to war. Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? 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. Also thanks for your detailed and in depth reviews. 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. The one she loves the most. Anne, Hi Jules He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. Who seeks to harm Henriette? She is not indulgent in it. when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. So Louis settles into sleep. Philippe adds: .or two, perhaps. And he strides off. 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. Rohan is the Masked Man! At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. 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. While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. I very much enjoyed reading them and especially liked your additional facts about the historical events and figures. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber According to the Savoyard ambassador, the king vowed that, if Henriette had indeed been poisoned, those involved would be tortured to death, including the chevalier de Lorraine, Philippes favourite, if he were implicated. The one with Henriette's return, the rules of etiquette and the I also saw the subtle ways in which Henriette (and Louis) talked about him, how they wished he was not there. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. No one enters. Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. 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. She has no one to keep him at bay but the king, if he chooses. 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. *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 then cuts to Rohan, drinking and brooding in his room, absently stabbing the table with a knife as he glares at a portrait of Louis-as-a-boy (which is a gorgeous portrait and includes Philippe, apparently in a private collection and attributed to artist Charles Beaubrun. And Bontemps replies: we are all proud of her, Sire. Louis: And now someone is trying to destroy me, by destroying her. Rohan appears: And they will not succeed I came as soon as I could I wish to offer myself to you as your subject and as your friend. UGGGGGH. He did it with Prince Annaba, with Philippe and the Chevalier, with Philippe in the bath whether its just him thinking hey, Im the King, I can do whatever TF I want or some other deep need to catch people unawares, I do not know). 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. apparently it is still not safe. she was the one who found it, actually. And it is on. So, he loves Henrietta as a friend, or simply to rival his brother? Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. It was all out there. Now, seeing as sister-in-law wasnt even a thing then, this would be like actually shagging your sister. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. (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. You mentioned the Charles Beaubrun painting of Louis & Philippewell I was noticing how this stunning piece travels around the palace in season one. Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. 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. Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. And Philippe is the one who looks tortured, he is the emotional one, while Louis remains stoic. And she was having an affair with the Comte de Guiche. But of course, she wants to know what happened to her mother in exchange for that information. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. And Louvois being the pompous ass he is, says haughtily: Before you speak to me, I suggest you speak to the king. Marchal: I am his Majestys eyes and ears, Msieur Louvois. 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.