Just because women were denied their personhood does not mean they were not human beings who felt as any human being might feel. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. Then the camera pans to the door and Philippe enters, says to him quietly, were leaving. The Henriette thing is just one more on the heaping pile of shit. And in the context of the show, I did find it a nice touch, the apology to him. And Louis is left in the salon, framed by the door, the guards, and looking incredibly vulnerable and alone. The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. In the end though, nobody was actually tortured or executed on charges of killing her. It is featured in several shots when Louis & Philippe are arguing and she reveals shes preggers as well as when Louis comes to confront her about not wishing to live with the doubt about the child. There is your music.. 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. 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. And I see all the little things that Henriette says, her little gestures and actions that bring conflict and sadness to Philippe. But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. And if you reread my words very carefully, you might realise that I never once touched on the legality of it. Hi Theresa, and thanks for your comment. 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. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one. The best visual of the whole episode. Though only a few actually act on it. Marchal is having a hard time believing Montcourts usual crapabout returning to court because he is a true friend to the king and was his duty to inform him of a threat to Henriettes life. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. I just wanna smash his smug ferret face. You! He points and accusing finger. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. Pot, meet kettle. Its emotionless. The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. 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. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. A side-note: On Sophie. Art. Therefore, my thoughts are strictly about the characters. 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. 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? 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. And suddenly Marchal has his ah-HA moment. I think he has done his younger brother irreperable harm and, at times, I wonder if he wouldnt throw Philippe to the wolves if it suited him or France. Toodles. We see about ten hooded figures, along with the Unmasked Man whom Rohan freed from jail. plus its almost as if he has something to say, to hide. The flashback of Charlotte being shot is in his head, reminding us (the audience) what happened previously and confirming that Marchal now knows how it was done. It ended up working even better than planned and within a very short amount of time, Louis fell for Louise de la Valliere who was originally meant to be a decoy but became his first official royal mistress. But your first strike would have to be true. 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. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. The steps, the swinging of the arms, the movement of the coat and their cravats. Now that *would* be naive. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? BRILLIANT acting. Anne, Hi Jules Louis looks stunned too. It is fascinating to compare Philippes two moments of deep anguish side by side: when the Chevalier was arrested, we saw his total and complete breakdown, the slow crumple of his expression from shock, to horror, to abject grief, then as he collapsed to his knees and rocked while he wept. Louis and her smile about it. She puts her foot in her mouth. Rumourwent that he sent the poison to Effiat in retaliation for Henriette having him banished. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. Philippe had a relationship with the man he loved while Henriette continued to sleep with the man she loved. My heart breaks for him. We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. They take her hands. we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. They walk into a salon, where Montcourt is playing cards, and everyone suddenly stops talking when Marchal meets the mans eye. I do understand you are a fan of Philippe, but I dont understand why that nessitates that Henriette be viewed as the villian. Finally, the king weeps for his love, when he is alone. And just like that, the light dims in his eyes, his face twists and his zealotry is gone. So to me, this indicates hes still quite scared. Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. What the king wants, the king gets. King Louis XIV (George Blagden, left) and Henriette (Nomie Schmidt) arrive at "Versailles" in the Ovation series. Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. 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 even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. They exchange silent looks for a moment, then Philippe says quietly, Do you remember our fort?. Philippe weeps. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. Ita all so quick, and beautifully choreographed. Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. The three remaining lived to be 59, 49 and 68. 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). Henriette is just one more thing Louis takes from Philippe. I know this coming years later, but to Theresa THANK YOU SO MUCH. 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. She was merely being used by the man she was in love with. So many questions.. let me see: did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? Is it a bigger crime than boy love? you wanted to make it your castle. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. Wow. 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. But that was the thinking of the time. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . All of these things have the power to change a nation from within. Hi Janet! Montcourts eyes drop to Louis hand and suddenly he pulls a knife. Arguably, as a man, it was within Philippes power to end his relationship easily enough whereas Henriette, a woman, would very possibly not have had that same power. Philippe: my brother always trusted you. Claudine: I am honoured. Philippe whispers: I dont believe I know what it feels like. .. Emo Philippe, so dark and tortured! 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. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. LOUIS. 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. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. Mike did. Hi Jules, I must thank you for your detailed writeup of all ten episodes of Versailles. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. PERFECT. Philippe is jealous. At the time of her death, it was widely believed that Henrietta had been poisoned and the prime suspects were her husband, Philippe and/or his lover, the Chevalier de Lorraine. 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. Ive mentioned before that his intimate interactions with women in the show are used as a form of punishment towards those who have hurt him Louis (with Louise and Henriette) and the Chevalier (with the maid). I am waiting eagerly for the second season and I really hope to see you write about it then. I am a friend. Theyve always known. I risked my life for your vanity, to rescue your wifes dowry. Louis: I acted for France because I AM FRANCE! Philippe remains stoic this time its Louis getting angry and we know why. But of course, she wants to know what happened to her mother in exchange for that information. even if it turned out his brother was the poisoner. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. Philippe has been by her side throughout this. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. 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. for Season 2. 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. Bontemps wants to move her she cannot stay in the Kings bed. but Claudine says she cannot be moved. Who seeks to harm Henriette? 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. In between re-watching S1, of course. (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. We learn that she has loved Louis since they were children. I kind of doubt it). She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. I blame it all on Louis! In Paris, says Colbert. Louis has not (even though yeah, okay, protocol). Now, if she had been his second cousin, and never saw each other until she married his brother, then I can maybe see them having an affair. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. 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. Quite a few. ? Brilliant. THIS. The midwife and doctor were horrified but there was nothing she could do!!! , Question, did real Louis also love Henriette, or was it unrequited? He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . If she dies it might lead to accusations and risk any potential alliance with England. What to expect from the future? 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. The Dauphin. It is a controlled grief. Cultural factors, too, played a part. So that would perhaps put affair-with-sister-in-law a half tick closer to pardonable than homosexuality, which is wholly and completely condemned in the bible. Im genuinely having real trouble understanding your position here. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. But enough with this. Is it fair? Photograph: BBC. 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. Louis wakes to the sight of Henriette, blood down her gown and from her mouth, saying help me please. Even gravely ill, she still choses Louis over her husband. Were just waiting for it to take root., Now we are outside in an antechamber again, where Colbert is frantic that Henriette must be moved, that she cannot be treated in the Kings chamber. It is always Louis for her. Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? Back with Marchal, interrogating Louvois this time. 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. Ridicule. But lets compare: Henriette is jealous. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. 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. Your email address will not be published. Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. Yet you heard nothing. And one day, brother, one day they will. Thank you! New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. He sent poison to Paris, where it passed through several hands before ending up in the jug containing the chicory water. *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! 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). Also, his relationship with his brother was much less complicated than we see in this show, Philippe was a very simple person when it came to feelings, he was affectionate and friendly. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. (since you mention here she is his love). Kill him, then me, and blame it on him. 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). His grip tightens on the poker, even as Montcourt looks actually shocked at that accusation. Desire for glory. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. How accurate is Netflix Versailles? A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. Now this is fascinating. I think that if he really loved Henriette that much, he wouldnt have gotten over her so quickly and easily, once they dangled a pretty, young blonde newcomer court lady to distract him. IDK??? Point 9: And again, who can blame her. Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. He is genuinely happy to see the Chevalier and shows it. Vatel (with Uma Thurman and Gerard Depardieu). (yeah, I know I said I liked Marchal/Claudine, too! Then Ep 8 miscarriage scene the painting is no longer on table. Is it fair? You clever, clever bastard. Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? 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. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. I am tired of waiting for you to keep it, says the Queen casually as she gets into bed with Louis then settles down. Bontemps moves her along. The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. 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. 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. I enjoyed them very much, I must saymuch more than this series, which is good entertainement, but, God, so FAR from being historically correct, in so many ways. And also shout out to Hannah for being a a much needed third voice. I believe Louis did love her. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. I am looking at her now. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. 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. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. For the record, I dont think Henriette would actually like to see Philippe die, but she would like to be shot of him. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Claudine confirms: We have no choice. She has no one to keep him at bay but the king, if he chooses. The two are not mutally exclusive. 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. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. But in context, with everything else going on in the show and with what Philippe deals with, I can understand why he did it. I hope the surgery went well, Heather! The Dauphin hides stealthy behind a tree, looking for Rohan. I really enjoy your reviews. She is powerless. Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) At least there is a modicum of decorum.
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