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. plus its almost as if he has something to say, to hide. Is there anything more beautiful than the scent of blossom in the air? Henriette gets out softly. But your first strike would have to be true. Claudine confirms poison and Louis huddles with his advisors: he wants to know if any English are at court. This was served to Henriette by her unsuspecting maid. Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. And I see all the little things that Henriette says, her little gestures and actions that bring conflict and sadness to Philippe. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . Lord. The rape scene was repugnant and Phillipes actions were out of character with the Phillipe we saw in the rest of the season. fantastic bog! They walk into a salon, where Montcourt is playing cards, and everyone suddenly stops talking when Marchal meets the mans eye. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. There are times when I will shout (in my head), Just leave this place and run back to England.. Colbert: You believe her highness is poisoned? Marchal replies cryptically: I believe. 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. In Paris, says Colbert. Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. I am waiting eagerly for the second season and I really hope to see you write about it then. My apartment has no pisspot and I do hate to urinate in the stairwells. The Chevalier: Never stopped you before. (teeheehee) They are interrupted by the Duc de Cassel (who is looking even rougher and more filthy than usual. 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)? 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! When she travelled to England, she was excited at the prospect of seeing her brother, Charles, again. His face may be handsome but now he just reminds me of a ferret. again, another shagging time between Henriette and Louis, when Louis friends have been murdered and she mentions the fact she was jealous of the dead woman. Anyhow, just wanted to say oh sorry, wrong show). The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. 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. Excellent. The Kings son. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? And I do not regret it for an instant. Like he is trying to justify himself. 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. We establish right from the start that she has no powershe was forced to marry a man she did not want because the king wants to keep her close. I could see the Chevalier if not Philippe taking on Sophie as a sort of pet, his project, I imagine the Chevalier would have adored trying to corrupt a sweet young thing like Sophie. She has no one to keep him at bay but the king, if he chooses. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. Love your delicious commentary, brava! He weeps for the loss and I am sure he also weeps for the helplessness he must now feel, a man so powerful and commanding, who rules a country and its people a true King and yet, still unable to save her. Check back soon for my overview and wrap up of the entire season. 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. The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. Yes, it was common to talk about marriage that soon! Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. Her intent is not to hurt Philippe by sleeping with Louis, she simply doesnt care (and I dont blame her). Photograph: BBC. 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. NOT AT ALL acceptable in the eyes of pretty much everyone.
Henriette and Philippe | Versailles Wiki | Fandom Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. It would be an outrageous thought.
Versailles - Season 1 - IMDb Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? He takes her hand and closes his eyes and for a moment he is vulnerable. I know this coming years later, but to Theresa THANK YOU SO MUCH. Louis and her smile about it. These reactions perfectly suit and says a lot to their characters, plus George Blagden and Alex Vlahos as hugely talented actors.
Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. Philippe adds: .or two, perhaps. And he strides off. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. In Ep 3, I believe this is the first time we see the painting, it is in Louiss chambers, to the left of the fireplace on an easel on the floor. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. Philippe of course blames Louis for Henriette's poisoning as he was the one who sent Henriette as an ambassador abroad even though everyone begged him not to. Why is this so? 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. He was distraught when she died, and was fully intent on punishing those responsible (as poison was indeed thought to have killed her). (Historical note: this happened and wasnt at all odd) The door suddenly opens, the Queenis standing there. THIS. we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. and Nine. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. He expressed his doubts to the grief-stricken Charles II, who earnestly believed that his sister had been murdered. I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. She later dies in her bed. The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. Aaaaaand now. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. More of an extreme sadness at his wifes pain. And it is on.
Versailles / Characters - TV Tropes (since you mention here she is his love). She rises and silently leaves, then more people walk in to pay their respects the Chevalier included. Lulz. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. But I said lets make it our fort. For once in your life you played along. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. Philippe and Henriette were forced into a marriage with someone they didnt love or care for. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. And so was she. Kill him, then me, and blame it on him. hes a critic, but there is another who has been hidden before us. Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. Finally, did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. King Louis XIV (George Blagden, left) and Henriette (Nomie Schmidt) arrive at "Versailles" in the Ovation series. 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). the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. 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. Henriette is just one more thing Louis takes from Philippe. 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.