1556332. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. Bontemps wants to move her she cannot stay in the Kings bed. but Claudine says she cannot be moved. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. For one thing, Anne of Austria, Henriette and the Comtesse de Scissons and even Louis XIV partly himself were in real life all part of a plan to distract the court and other gossip mongers from spreading further lies, gossip, rumors and to provide a cover up for Louis and Henriettes affair which was more of a fling than an actual full fledged affair. Mike did. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. BRILLIANT acting. The Chevalier looks a little panicky or is it my imagination? Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. Rohan slits the other guards throat, watches from a distance as the young prince has a sack put over his head then bundled off. Yet another possibility is that she had a duodenal ulcer which burst, leading to peritonitis. They are singing. Minor detail maybe, but not sure if that doesnt change the meaning of the next bit somewhat? Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. 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 genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. ), Back to Louis outside his bed chamber, where Henriettes screams of pain can be heard. She puts her foot in her mouth. then goes into the bedchamber. This was served to Henriette by her unsuspecting maid. Versailles - Stagione 3 Episodio 10. Philippe has no interest in Henriette, is not attracted to her or in love with her. But I still dont get why he doesnt just dob them both in.? Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! Louis and Philippe approach the bed, to the dying Henriette who looks really bad. Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? All I could find were negative. Get him out! Henriette cries. 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. ? Brilliant. Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. 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. The best visual of the whole episode. Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? In the days when it was only you who /truly/ had my back. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Princess Henriette 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 (1613-1700), who had recently returned to the Royalist side. There are times when I will shout (in my head), Just leave this place and run back to England.. 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. Thank you all! We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. 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. Yes. The Henriette thing is just one more on the heaping pile of shit. 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. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. But she is human and she can feel jealousy and make inappropriate remarks at inappropriate moments. A begrudging father/daughter mentor role, and she eventually warms him up a bit? I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. Well, my thought is Philippe angrily claiming his conjugal rights may well have happened before. but it would cause her too much pain. Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. First off let me say that I absolutely love your reviews of Versailles, Ms. Jules. 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. Glad to see he lives on, at least for awhile. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. b) To show a glimpse of vulnerability for Henriette because for all her power, she is still the property of her husband and can be treated as such. I blame it all on Louis! I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. Who seeks to harm Henriette? Brilliant writing. It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. So Louis sequesters the palace. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. Moreover, we cant fault her anymore for continuing her relationship with Louis (as if she would have had the power to end it anyway) than we can Philippe for continuing his with the Chevalier. Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. When she travelled to England, she was excited at the prospect of seeing her brother, Charles, again. did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Louis meanwhile, is disorientated (and by this time I am wondering where the guards are with all this noise, despite Marchal telling them not to disturb them). Hes just having some fun. In summary, of the four people involved in this sad businessLouis, Philippe, the Chevalier and HenrietteHenriette is the most powerless, the one with the least choice in anything. Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. hes a critic, but there is another who has been hidden before us. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. She has no one to keep him at bay but the king, if he chooses. Her intent is not to hurt Philippe by sleeping with Louis, she simply doesnt care (and I dont blame her). So do I believe that our enemies would dare to poison King Charles of Englands sister? And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. 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. That is exactly what I would be thinking. He advances on Montcourt, who is looking a little shell shocked. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. The midwife and doctor were horrified but there was nothing she could do!!! I do like that though they have their disagreements, Bontemp genuinely respects Fabien, and despite his anger, I think Louis does too. She is used by the king to hurt his brother. What a great mix of observation and humor. Gaston de Foix was arrested and tortured as the potential poisoner by Fabien. NOOOOOOO. his majesty knew this day would come. thank you.. He was distraught when she died, and was fully intent on punishing those responsible (as poison was indeed thought to have killed her). 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. How do we find the poisoner? THIS. He has poisoned all of them. The Dauphin hides stealthy behind a tree, looking for Rohan. Are there more shows you will review? Because the whole world gave you counsel. and especially when he proved himself in battle and all of Paris cheered him and adored him. We begged you. 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. Menu. It was just how it was. She is only ever Louis sweet, nubile mistress or Philippes overlooked wife, never her own person, she isnt seductive and outgoing like Montespan or scheming like de Clermont or genuinely sweet with a backbone like Sophie, shes just a soft-spoken waif who huffs when she doesnt get her way, cries when shes put in a difficult position, doesnt seem that clever but knows exactly where to strike thatll heart the worst mentioning Francoise Parthenay when Louis has refused to talk about the Chevalier, for one. All of these things have the power to change a nation from within. Says you made me marry him. Henriette says a glorious death in battle would not displease him. plus its almost as if he has something to say, to hide. Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . Montcourt tried to tell me the same. Yet even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. I kind of doubt it). Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. Incest or homosexuality? Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. No context is provided about who he is, no indication he is married. Revealing nothing. It was very clear from episode 1 that you were not a fan of Henriette and I found that quick jarring to read in your reviews. She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. I think I enjoyed your reviews as much as the show itself. We stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. Do you see them now? To spare his feelings? The historical notes you added were my favourite of all, I love knowing whats accurately portrayed and for the parts that were tweaked, what the actual history was. 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). Close the doors! The Queen adds: we must put her in the bed. Louis nods; in she goes. Right. 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). Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. SYNC. 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 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. The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. If anything, his expression pays deference to her status as a princess, hes contemplating his own mortality. She is subject to the whims and wishes of her king and lover, of her husband and even of her husbands lover. She had always been painfully thin and Louis once tactlessly referred to her as the bones of the Holy Innocents. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. A letter from the King of Sweden has arrived, telling Louis he has agreed to break his alliance with the Dutch and support the French. He is the villain if you are looking for one. There was no indication of poisoning, so death was attributed to cholera morbus caused by corrupt and boiling bile, which had led to gangrene in the entrails and other parts of the lower abdomen. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. Louis reels off a list of people who were with Henriette on her journey, people that must be interrogated. UGH D:. Then, as they both walk through the salon (Vaux de Vicomte again) and to the doors, the guards bar their way and Louis enters. Is he justified in his behaviour towards her? My thoughts on that notorious Henrietta/Philippe scene in episode one is that it is entirely out-of-character for Philippe as we get to know him through the rest of the series. Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? Which one? Louis asks. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings 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. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. 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? <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. Cassel passes him and bows. In the case of Versailles, Claudine confirms: We have no choice. Season Two Mike and the last of Rohans men are massacred in a last stand by the musketeers, led by Fabien Marchal. I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. Lord. *Deeeeeep breath* Okay. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. We awarded it to you for bravery. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. 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. ! Louis is stunned: Why are you casting all this rage at me? Philippe: Because you deserve it. King Louis XIV (George Blagden, left) and Henriette (Nomie Schmidt) arrive at "Versailles" in the Ovation series. There is no change. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers.