I know this coming years later, but to Theresa THANK YOU SO MUCH. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. So Louis sequesters the palace. You clever, clever bastard. In the days when it was only you who /truly/ had my back. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. ? 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. The camera pans around him and yet still, not one muscle is out of place, not one twitch of emotion. Even Louis at this stage is getting sick of it and announces he is going to war. Here it is, mes amis! Thanks for reading! We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. So do I believe that our enemies would dare to poison King Charles of Englands sister? 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. Philippe is the complete dysfunctional mess he is thanks to Louis (and their mother) and he would have my complete sympathy, were it not for his raping his wife in a fit of anger and jealousy. 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. And even if not, we see what Philippe is capable of when hes in a jealous snit. We learn that she has loved Louis since they were children. But that was the thinking of the time. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. I do like that though they have their disagreements, Bontemp genuinely respects Fabien, and despite his anger, I think Louis does too. 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. The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere. When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. Also I have to add SPOILER ALERT!!!! Copyright 2023 History Today Ltd. Company no. Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! And it is on. Im actually in the States where episode seven will be airing tomorrow night, but I read ahead because I know history so nothing coming was really a spoiler (just a condensed timeline). The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. Yet even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. So anyways, off we go. She has no one to keep him at bay but the king, if he chooses. Seizing upon Henriettes dying reproach of Philippe, he asserted that she had been the victim of a plot orchestrated by Lorraine, who held Henriette responsible for his exile and sought revenge. when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. That Henriette was such an effective way of hurting Philippe is down to Philippes viewing her as his property, not because he felt any true affection for her (at least, not until closer towards the end, when I do believe he really does care). Louis adds, almost contemptuously: you never understood politics. Not only did they grow up together but they were first cousins and Louis was a devout Catholic. I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. The sudden onset of Henriettes illness, the severe pain and the short time between the onset of her symptoms and her death suggested to her contemporaries that she had been poisoned. But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. 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. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. HOW DID THEY DO THAT SO PERFECTLY??? Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. He had mistresses, for example. Let me know when the doctor arrives, Louis says, and leaves. She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. Eg; Louis shuts him (from preventing Henrietta to go to England) up by releasing Chevalier. The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. Why is this so? Philippe and Henriette were forced into a marriage with someone they didnt love or care for. You! He points and accusing finger. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Oh, and she was the one who prepared Henriettes tea. This really shows he is vulnerable. ! Louis is stunned: Why are you casting all this rage at me? Philippe: Because you deserve it. you wanted to make it your castle. Of his power, of his country. Cassel passes him and bows. They walk into a salon, where Montcourt is playing cards, and everyone suddenly stops talking when Marchal meets the mans eye. 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. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! 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. However, Madeleine de Foix, Gaston's mother, defends her son at the salon, but when facing banishment, she stabs Fabien, almost killing him. Says you made me marry him. Philippe is jealous. It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. Then he calls for the Guards. When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away. I can see where the series cliffhanger is heading, besides the obvious unmasking of Rohan as a traitor. on The finale. Monsieur de Reynaud is poisoned by an unknown entity. 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. Its stoic. And Louis coming out the good guy. Required fields are marked *. AAAAAAHHH. Im guessing they were pretty equal. He gives as good as he gets and so much worse. (For the record, I am speaking strictly of the characters in this drama, not the historical characters). Its emotionless. The Chevalier looks a little panicky or is it my imagination? Anne, Hi Jules haha that last message should have ended (I agree with you on all POINTS) not pints . He feels betrayed. yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. Mike did. This doesnt do good for her position, unloved by her husband and no one would stand at her side, should French and English go to war. Quite a few. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. 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. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. Therefore, my thoughts are strictly about the characters. All of these things have the power to change a nation from within. I will come, says Philippe. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. Yes. Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. . Whew! They could not be more different in this moment. She also miscarries a baby that was either her husband Philippe's or the King's, no one is sure. Louis strolls over to the fireplace and picks up a poker, calmly summarising whats happened on his roads, his people dying, attempts on his own life, and now his beloved Henriette. Her breath falters: Im scared. And the look on Louis and Philippes faces as they both lean in to comfort her *sobs* Philippe says gently: There is nothing to fear. Henriette: How do you know? Philippe: do you remember before you were born? I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. That was your promise to me. It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. 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. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. Is anyone else hoping Fabien takes her under his wing? Im thinking no. The best visual of the whole episode. Check back soon for my overview and wrap up of the entire season. (We wont even go into whether or not that maid wanted to be drug into the bedroom by Philippe after his jealous strop with the Chevalier or his sneaking into Louises bed. How do we find the poisoner? and to Marchal in his office, interrogating Montcourt. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. Okay, is Louvois just being a dick? 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. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. Ah, but not so devout that Louis followed all the teachings. Cats with nine lives. And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. Her intent is not to hurt Philippe by sleeping with Louis, she simply doesnt care (and I dont blame her). She coudnt have said no if shed wanted to. 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. but it would cause her too much pain. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. Id be happy with either, tbh! Did not see this one coming! Love your delicious commentary, brava! The wedge is firmly being driven between Philippe and Louis, all their arguments and conflict and opposition for each other has been carefully constructed and built up over the last nine episodes, into this final one. Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. 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. Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. but it is later, after they already speak with the guards in the background. And were never coming back. The Chevalier makes the sign of the Cross (like the good Catholic he is), sweeps a look across the room to Cassel? Next time we see the painting in Ep 6 it has been moved to Henriettes room on her dressing table. He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. She could have answered with an honest yes but she evades the question. Is it a bigger crime than boy love? You have never been a man whos true. As she said, she was only voicing what they were both thinking. A begrudging father/daughter mentor role, and she eventually warms him up a bit? If anything, his expression pays deference to her status as a princess, hes contemplating his own mortality. Louis and Philippe approach the bed, to the dying Henriette who looks really bad. Thank you all! 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. Henriettes liver and intestines were found to be badly corrupted, while her duodenum, gall bladder and the lower portion of her abdomen were filled with evil-smelling bile. How can you be scared? (sweet Philippe!) Dance. the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . And so was she. 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. Just airing in the U.S. and Im having surgery Friday so I dont know if Ill catch it. Right. Thank you. Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. The steps, the swinging of the arms, the movement of the coat and their cravats. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. And here is where Im a bit uncertain, but didnt she make that remark after Philippe raped her? And one day, brother, one day they will. It is a controlled grief. You couldnt guarantee any would survive. What a total prick ). *IMAGERY KLAXON*, Next scene Marchal is riding furiously through the forest , no mood music, no sound, and he then bursts into Rohans rooms with guards, only to find the servant Marie on the floor, her wrist slashed with a knife. A rant about the UK press and their Versailles reviews. UGH. In between re-watching S1, of course. And then of course, Philippe rapes her (only the once? 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. Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. 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. Rohan is the Masked Man! *Disclaimer* I do not own any of the audio or footage included in this. UGH, Henriette. Easily tired, she withdrew whenever the party stopped for the night, usually going straight to bed. And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. It was all out there. 1556332. 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. he is troubled, hearing Montcourts whispers in his head: When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. and so on. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. Louis asks Henriette to spy on her husband and she does not refuse. 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. We see Henriette asleep in the bed. Or twenty, I suppose. We see about ten hooded figures, along with the Unmasked Man whom Rohan freed from jail. Shes genuinely quite sweet, but tenacious something Im sure our Head of Security will appreciate). I came across your reviews and I read each one after viewing an episode. Claudine tries to give her something for the pain but she wont swallow, her throat is closing up. Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. Wow that was odd. No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? 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. But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. In the end though, nobody was actually tortured or executed on charges of killing her. All I could find were negative. 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. Pale and in obvious distress, she was put to bed, but her pains were so severe that she believed she must have been poisoned and asked for an antidote. And we came here for a visit. Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. 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. He expressed his doubts to the grief-stricken Charles II, who earnestly believed that his sister had been murdered. It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. It is always Louis for her. But, this is my interpretation or thoughts based on the real life events. And before we can check ourselves and reach for the tissues, the priest murmurs, Amen and Philippes expression tightens, his head gently shaking before he steps away from the bed, leaving Louis there. Her mother (a french princess) is dead, and shes alone, probably the only English in the palace. What a great mix of observation and humor. UGH D: Hi Jules, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reviews as much as I have enjoyed watching Versailles. In reality it only took a very short time for the plan to take full effect. Who seeks to harm Henriette? Louis: And that makes you a liar.. Montcourt denies it: No, Sire. Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. Poisoned? Yes, absolutely. Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. King Louis is in a bit of a pickle. She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. hes a critic, but there is another who has been hidden before us. But your first strike would have to be true. No one enters. UGH D:. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? But gossip is gossip and it was particularly rife and vicious in those days. 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). Earlier that day, a servant spotted one of Philippes mignons and Grand Equerry (Master of the Horse), the Marquis dEffiat, drink water stored in a cabinet near Henriettes chambers, wipe the glass, then go on his way. Henriette is just one more thing Louis takes from Philippe. Ugh. Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. 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). Your question misses the question, Montcourt replies cryptically. Montcourt tried to tell me the same. I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. But here, now? Music. She is powerless. 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. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. And in 1671 during Louis three day visit to the Prince de Conds Chteau de Chantilly, the Master of Festivities and Pleasures Franois Vatel killed himself over the late delivery of fish, and Louis was quickly hustled away (as shown in the wonderful 2000 Gerard Depardieu movie, Vatel)), So we see Claudine striding to the bedchamber but her way is barred. . many things. Louis looks at him as he goes on: I believe this palace is a symbol of our king. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. There is your music.. needless to say, all my writing is copyright to me, so don't be a dick and steal it. Louis has not (even though yeah, okay, protocol). Pity that they made his character too emo, too frustrated and angry with the world, when he actually was full of joie de vivre, always smiling, always chattering, always ready to find the good in every person and every sistuation. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. Either way, she's dead now. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife.
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