who poisoned henriette in versailles show
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). The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. Jules! You did this to her. Louis looks shocked: Brother. Philippe will have none of it: We warned you. His face may be handsome but now he just reminds me of a ferret. It could possibly be the same spot from Ep1, when he confronted the wolf and Philippe rode in to rescue him. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. PERFECT. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. 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. Louis finally nods to the guards, the pikes are uncrossed and Philippe takes a breath and walks out without a backwards glance.The Chevalier gives him a few feet head start, then strolls after him, hands behind his back, not looking at Louis, not bowing. 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. We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. 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. his majesty knew this day would come. What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. I cannot permit it, he says. How do we find the poisoner? Ridicule. Such emotion. Im thinking no. And dragging Effiat into it too, for a) being a mignon loyal to the Chevalier, and b) his familys involvement in the Fronde, during Louis XIIIs reign. In perfect sync. UHGGH. 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. Rohan is the Masked Man! The final review of the finaleof Versailles. And she did it willingly. Philippe: Because you told her to. Louis: Because she was born to it. Philippe: Because she loves you. Louis: if we do not have the English, we cannot attack the Dutch. The look on Philippes face is incredulous yes, Louis is talking war when his wife lies dying. I am tired of waiting for you to keep it, says the Queen casually as she gets into bed with Louis then settles down. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case 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). Only Versailles is now about as sexy as Robot Wars. 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). 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. 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. It is a controlled grief. 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. When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away. Anyway, back to the story. 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. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. Shes genuinely quite sweet, but tenacious something Im sure our Head of Security will appreciate). She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! <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. 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). When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. Or because she cant look him in the eye and admit it? Mike did. Of course not. 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. 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. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! Philippe is no more vulnerable to the hurt and damage done to him than she is to the hurt and damage done to her, simply because he is a man with rights and she is a woman with no rights. Her husband is openly gay and has no problem flaunting it in the public. The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. 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. Or twenty, I suppose. I also saw the subtle ways in which Henriette (and Louis) talked about him, how they wished he was not there. One witness observed that Henriette looked like a dressed corpse upon whom someone had put some rouge, while others thought she had death painted on her face. Montcourt to Marchal: You are a fool. Louis replies: And you are a MURDERER! Montcourt continues with the wrong man thing, but Louis will have none of it. Cue some fabulous visuals of doors closing, pikes crossing, the golden gates slamming shut and locking. While your character and scene analyses tend to differ quite a bit from my own (perhaps because of that?? Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. And Louvois being the pompous ass he is, says haughtily: Before you speak to me, I suggest you speak to the king. Marchal: I am his Majestys eyes and ears, Msieur Louvois. Also it will set Louis in a collision with Phillipe who did not want his wife to go to England for the negotiations. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. but it is later, after they already speak with the guards in the background. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. It is clear these two have a long relationship and are not allowing a small (read: large) thing as marriage get in the way. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. ), (*WTF. 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. I think I enjoyed your reviews as much as the show itself. And who can blame her? We cut to the forest, to the two Kings Guards in their blue livery, leaning by a tree as Rohan and little Louis still mock fight. And Rohan chuckles and I well. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. Gladly. Louis is disbelieving: And sacrifice your future to see me suffer? Philippe glances around the salon then says: What does a King know of sacrifice?, Louis cant believe it. When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. Henriette of England | Versailles Wiki | Fandom He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? And suddenly Marchal has his ah-HA moment. Louis. My sources tell me that sadly, we will have to wait until March 2017 (Yes, NEXT YEAR!!!) Two steps behind him, as protocol dictates, is the Chevalier. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Versailles - Louis/Philippe/Henriette - Her Last Ball - YouTube You can read more about Henriettas death here. And so was she. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. Louis and Bontemps share a look between them a kind of wtf do we do now? Snake! By this point, Louis had basically forgotten about and gotten over Henriette though this was much to her displeasure and chagrin. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? Thank you all! He cripples himself with his own paranoia. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. My bed your last stop before retiring. The three remaining lived to be 59, 49 and 68. Montcourt is stabbed by Louis XIV while facing off with him and Fabien Marchal. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. I was merely pointing out how such treatment of his wife would hardly help warm her feelings towards him. However, I do have a comment to make about your previous post that you believed that Louis loved Henriette, however I dont completely agree with you on this one. The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, Toad Testicles, Foul-Beard and Broad-Arse. Lot of time on my hands at the momentLULZ. No one leaves. THIS. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. No, of course she doesnt. Monsieur de Reynaud is poisoned by an unknown entity. 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. First of all, ladies, stop spewing vitriol. But Montespan kind of brushes it off with, Yes, I would do the same. She is hurt, nonetheless. You couldnt guarantee any would survive. Though it was true that he was saddened by Henriettes death, I dont felt that he was actually that hell bent on punishing those who were or at least believed to be responsible for her death, due to the lack of evidence among other factors. It happened so fast, but did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? Today you get the chance to kill a king! While hes saying this, Marchal behind them is taking out a knife, and suddenly he slides it across the floor, and Louis picks it up, and Montcourt lunges another candlestick is involved.. OMG And then Louis grabs Montcourt from behind and sinks the knife into him! But in context, with everything else going on in the show and with what Philippe deals with, I can understand why he did it. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. Marchal is cool: I am not here to answer you. Sophie is equally cool: Then neither am I. He suggests she reconsider, that she has her life to lose if she doesnt. Thank you. I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. Henriette fulfills her duties with. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. Yes. The Henriette thing is just one more on the heaping pile of shit. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. Lord. A day later, I was hooked. IDK??? Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. What if the poison spreads? Get Marchal pissed at you. She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. Henriette wanted to go!). Bontemps: For you, Sire. Shine on Bontemps, you unsubtle diamond, you. Louis just nods, gives Philippe a look (who is standing near the doors, looking so alone and sad, I just wanna hug him!) Dieu. : . He rapes his wife. 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. I couldnt honestly say. After doing an excellent job negotiating an alliance with England against the Dutch (which was then promptly overturned), Henriette returns to Versailles just in time to be poisoned and die in blood-soaked agony. HOW DID THEY DO THAT SO PERFECTLY??? , Question, did real Louis also love Henriette, or was it unrequited? Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. *Disclaimer* I do not own any of the audio or footage included in this. I could never love you more. The French musical Le Roi Soleil is always great to watch. But your first strike would have to be true. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. He is beyond selfish and his cruel behaviour is at the root of all of their misery. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. Thanks for reading! Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. This is Louis in control, in power, and he delivers a malevolent, threatening banter that is fabulous to see. But it is kept behind closed doors. New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. Menu. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. You went north, I went south and she went west and by the time they righted themselves we found our way down by the mill stream. and to Marchal in his office, interrogating Montcourt. 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. No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. After their conversation about stealing Philippes glory and the fact that Louis never liked sharing. Such an angry king, and rightly so. Now that *would* be naive. Montcourt is confused. Ah, but not so devout that Louis followed all the teachings. 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. Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. 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. Philippe raping his wife. He is the villain if you are looking for one. And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one. I thought so but no. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. Philippe weeps. Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien?, de Clermont went to a brothel to obtain poison and the love potion Lauren (Marchals henchwoman) tells him thats what she observed. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England.
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