Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. His contemplation is silent. From the bed, Henriette says pitifully, Dont leave me and straight away, we know who that is aimed at. Who's who in Versailles S1-3? A guide to the French court Right. And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. 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. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. Dance. But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. the rest will do her good, Bontemps says. The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. Anne, Hi Jules haha that last message should have ended (I agree with you on all POINTS) not pints . 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. She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Another possibility is that Henriette suffered from anorexia nervosa, which is often characterised by increasing frailty and hyperactivity; the summer of 1670 had been particularly hot and Henriette would swim in the river; unable to sleep, she walked in the gardens at night. I kind of doubt it). Rohan grabs her by the throat, saying it is not yet clear to him what she has done to earn her money, then demands she clean his room before leaving. Louis is a shit to Philippe. Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. Versailles recap: la finale - tout le monde has gone ape-merde! The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere. I couldnt honestly say. My biggest problem with Henriette/Louis is that I find it highly doubtful that Louis would have sex with her. we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. What to expect from the future? Fashion. Marchal: The King once told me, he warned me quite clearly that his enemies would seek to destroy those closest to him. I pity Henrietta. Nice one, Montcourt. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. 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. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. Still wouldve loved to read your long comment was it complimentary? Oh, and she was the one who prepared Henriettes tea. BBC Two - Versailles, Series 1 - Henriette Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. Anyhow, just wanted to say throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. 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. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), The finale. 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. And in the context of the show, I did find it a nice touch, the apology to him. Louis drops the poker, approaches Montcourt. I have known your website for some time now but hadnt had much time to write a post until now. UGH D:. Snake! Montcourt declares he only knew her in passing, Marchal calls out his bullshit: but you knew she had malevolent intent. To which Montcourt sarcastically replies: it may have escaped your notice but everyone in this building has malevolent intent. But that was the thinking of the time. And also shout out to Hannah for being a a much needed third voice. She is powerless. Required fields are marked *. Is it fair? Since the first stone was laid in this expansion. 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. I will also add that while Louis uses her to hurt Philippe in a very deliberate and calculated manner, I dont believe that is Henriettes intent at all. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? As Mme de Svign wrote: She was taken ill and died within eight hours, and we have lost with her all the joy, all the charm and all the pleasures of the Court. 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. Montcourt is stabbed by Louis XIV while facing off with him and Fabien Marchal. Bontemps wants to move her she cannot stay in the Kings bed. but Claudine says she cannot be moved. Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. But here, now? 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. Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. Love your delicious commentary, brava! 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. Henriette is viewed as property. Henriette says a glorious death in battle would not displease him. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . 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. Bontemps moves her along. Anne, Hi Jules The state is a person. I came across your reviews and I read each one after viewing an episode. 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. It would be an outrageous thought. People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. But that was the thinking of the time. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. And for those who love her. Philippe replies ominously: we are all of us in sickness here. Henriette fulfills her duties with. What the king wants, the king gets. Point 4: This point actually supports my own. We awarded it to you for bravery. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. Such an angry king, and rightly so. Season 1 | Season 2 Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Add episode Lovely. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Frequently Asked Questions - IMDb Last scene, with Louis silent and stoic, standing on a stone that overlooks a glorious view of the forest with Versailles in the distance. Like only a brother can. Philippelooks into the fire, whispers, I was so proud of you. Hi Jules and Aly, A day later, I was hooked. It was so good. I love this show <3. she was the one who found it, actually. Some were obviously written for massive impact. Henriette 12 episodes, 2015-2017 Anatole Taubman . Today, speculation has attributed Henriettes death to intestinal blockage, ectopic pregnancy or tuberculosis affecting the peritoneum. Would you villify a slave because he hated his master or ran away simply because slavery was accepted at that time and slaves (much like women, little difference there) were considered nothing more than the property of their masters to do with as they please (again, just as a woman was to her husband)? This was served to Henriette by her unsuspecting maid. I could never love you more. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). <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. I know times and attitudes were different then, but a person violated still feels violated, whether they are allowed to acknowledge it or not. Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. You have never been a man whos true. 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). I believe Louis did love her. Are there more shows you will review? 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. Now she is in a marriage that will never give her any joy with a man she does not love and she should risk displeasing her lover, the king, by rejecting him? For the record, I dont think Henriette would actually like to see Philippe die, but she would like to be shot of him. *Deeeeeep breath* Okay. Not so much. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. I cannot permit it, he says. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. Whew! The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. In Versailles, Madame de Clermont is running round like a blue-arsed fly having discovered that her poison has gone missing. Never forget. They look at each other for a moment, until Philippe looks away and mutters, Not that youd remember. Louis thinks, then slowly reaches into his jacket pocket, steps forward and takes Philippes hand then places that stone in the palm. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. 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. Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? Fact-checking Versailles: how historically accurate is the BBC drama?