who poisoned henriette in versailles show

NOT AT ALL acceptable in the eyes of pretty much everyone. The Chevalier is still silent, still focused on Henriette. I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. IDK??? Does Henriette mind being used by Louis? Henriette fulfills her duties with. AAAAAAHHH. It could possibly be the same spot from Ep1, when he confronted the wolf and Philippe rode in to rescue him. 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). And who can blame her? 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)? You! He points and accusing finger. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. Season Two Mike and the last of Rohans men are massacred in a last stand by the musketeers, led by Fabien Marchal. Just because women were denied their personhood does not mean they were not human beings who felt as any human being might feel. Snake! The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. 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. Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriettes death and briefly, heres how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldnt be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. Aaaaaand now. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. UGH, Henriette. Charming. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles. Because no one knows that Cassel is one of the conspirators (and UGH I dont know WHY the Chevalier just didnt tell Marchal or Louis???) BRILLIANT acting. They grew up knowing what their duty was as prince and princess. Marchal is still ordering: Get his Majesty to safety, at once! His guards rush in to remove him, they scuffle and Louis yells: get your hands off me! Anyhow, just wanted to say but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . Henriette. Thank you, Amy! (Historical note: mistresses were in competition with each other all the time, poison was effective and the murderer didnt have to deal with the messiness. Both felt neglected by the other. It was all out there. They had children. Rohan slits the other guards throat, watches from a distance as the young prince has a sack put over his head then bundled off. After all, everything she did was unacceptable at that time for women and it was certainly acceptable to beat a woman, especially if she was a wife, sister or daughter. 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. So Louis sequesters the palace. The rape scene was repugnant and Phillipes actions were out of character with the Phillipe we saw in the rest of the season. 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. Anyway, back to the story. But his family and France are divided. Is anyone else hoping Fabien takes her under his wing? 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. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. Of his power, of his country. I wonder what theyve got in store for us. 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. 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. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. I love it). But for that one unforgivable act, I could have felt real sympathy for that walking, talking mess of dysfunction. 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. Your question misses the question, Montcourt replies cryptically. Versailles / Characters - TV Tropes I think I enjoyed your reviews as much as the show itself. 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. Such an angry king, and rightly so. 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. To affect the hearts and minds of people. . Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. . (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. Like only a brother can. Philippelooks into the fire, whispers, I was so proud of you. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. Back outside, to a view of Versailles under construction (I love these pre-glory shots!) Henriette says a glorious death in battle would not displease him. And suddenly Marchal has his ah-HA moment. Speculation that Henriette had been poisoned began straight away. And if you reread my words very carefully, you might realise that I never once touched on the legality of it. Im going to be stalking these recaps in the arduous wait for season two. Philippe has no interest in Henriette, is not attracted to her or in love with her. He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. Nup. apparently it is still not safe. I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. Finally, did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? So do I believe that our enemies would dare to poison King Charles of Englands sister? Kill him, then me, and blame it on him. Bontemps moves her along. Claudine tries to give her something for the pain but she wont swallow, her throat is closing up. Philippe and Louis have all the best monologues and the writing is brilliant, so in character. He is clearly upset. "Versailles" and I met by chance on Netflix. And it is on. And we came here for a visit. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. I kind of doubt it). Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! Yes. And just like that, the light dims in his eyes, his face twists and his zealotry is gone. Whew! Even though Henriette had a history of pains (since 1667) and drank only milk and basically ate nothing (she was considered quite a stick in the fashion of the day, and some historians suggest she suffered from anorexia), the poison theory stuck. Philippe and Henriette were forced into a marriage with someone they didnt love or care for. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. She was 26. We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. 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. Fact-checking Versailles: how historically accurate is the BBC drama? did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? UGH D: Hi Jules, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reviews as much as I have enjoyed watching Versailles. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Montcourt is confused. 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. I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. Henriette of England died in Saint-Cloud, not in Versailles. The Dauphin hides stealthy behind a tree, looking for Rohan. Back with the sick princess and Claudine is fiddling with potions while Henriette writhes and vomits blood. It happened so fast, but did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? FOCUS. Claudine confirms poison and Louis huddles with his advisors: he wants to know if any English are at court. BBC Two - Versailles, Series 1 - Henriette 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). However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. NOOOOOOO. The only protection offered is by Louis. Yet even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. Or because she cant look him in the eye and admit it? even if it turned out his brother was the poisoner. I was merely pointing out how such treatment of his wife would hardly help warm her feelings towards him. 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). I love this show <3. In the end though, nobody was actually tortured or executed on charges of killing her. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. 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. Colbert tries to push his point when Louis enters. Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. the first time we see Henriette is with Louis, and Louis mentions her husband. Poor Philippe is helpless do something, woman! She has to find the source, which means poking about on Henriettes body, causing agony with every poke. The best visual of the whole episode. ? Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. Required fields are marked *. Im leaving. Louis: You would defy me, even in this moment? Philippe: I know what this moment is. Louis steps to his brother and the camera frames them between the crossed pikes, a familiar movie making technique that focuses your eye solely on them, and also creates powerful imagery of two strong men, between weapons, taking opposite views. HOW DID THEY DO THAT SO PERFECTLY??? Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. 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. Thank you! Either way, she's dead now. Marchal: The King once told me, he warned me quite clearly that his enemies would seek to destroy those closest to him. The Kings son. Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. 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. Thatd do it. Coming from the quills of noted showrunners David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, both known for gripping series with a conspiratorial bent (i.e. I can see where the series cliffhanger is heading, besides the obvious unmasking of Rohan as a traitor. He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Thank you (and I agree with you on all pints!!! fantastic bog! We see about ten hooded figures, along with the Unmasked Man whom Rohan freed from jail. Thank you all! 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. And so was she. She was merely being used by the man she was in love with. I have some questions. You can read more about Henriettas death here. Especially as her lover was the king. Im thinking no. Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. then goes into the bedchamber. : . 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. I am really liking Sophies growth as a character, who is, of course, beautiful, but with attitude and a strong backbone, as we are now seeing. Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. Back to Henriette, who is now laid out on a bed, hair done, powdered and dressed in her finest gown. To spare his feelings? 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. But Sophie declares she has no life: what her mother told her was a lie. on The finale. Therefore, my thoughts are strictly about the characters. A European history-geek friend told me about this show yesterday, so I binge watched the entire series. But she is human and she can feel jealousy and make inappropriate remarks at inappropriate moments. And then Marchal throws Montcourts words back at him: and when we are the Kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend, right? Yessss. I just found out your site and I must congratulate you for your beautifully written reviews. First to Henriette, and after she was poisoned, to Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate. Excellent. In the days when it was only you who /truly/ had my back. It is only since the end of the 20th centuary up to present day that wives can now shout rape, I know of a woman in the 60s that had a baby and had to be stitched, her husband cut her stitches out and raped her. And poor Philippe, who is distraught about his wife, its just another snub for him, isnt it? The moment stretches and Claudine shakes her head: she will not survive the poison. We see a shot of Philippe and Louis: Philippe is stunned and mega sad. Spooks), it was no surprise when this drama arrived with a hearty dollop of sex, violence, tension, and intrigue. Henriette 12 episodes, 2015-2017 Anatole Taubman . What the king wants, the king gets. 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. In which case, I dont blame her one bit! I will speak to whomever I like. Louvois: I know this is true. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. Hi Laura! As she made her last confession, the English ambassador, Lord Montagu, asked Henriette if she believed she had been poisoned. *Deeeeeep breath* Okay. Hes not gonna tell him of Rohan outright, is he? Louis approaches and she wakes. Bontemps: For you, Sire. Shine on Bontemps, you unsubtle diamond, you. He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . And there is also Dangerous Liaisons, but that is set in the 18th century. 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. Protocol demands that he stays, Philippe says tightly. Mike did. It would be an outrageous thought. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. But lets compare: Henriette is jealous. Women were not allowed to practice medicine at that time and her father clearly disapproves, particularly as she grows more skilled and knowledgable than him. You couldnt guarantee any would survive. Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. Rohan took him riding. Then he screams out: CALL THE GUARD!. And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . Nomie Schmidt, finally royal in 'Versailles' - TV Show Patrol It was very clear from episode 1 that you were not a fan of Henriette and I found that quick jarring to read in your reviews. 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. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. You really point out a lot of details one might miss when watching the episodes for the first time. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. 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 allows grief but only briefly. Henriette, however, was never robust and often experienced such terrible pains in her side that she would lie on the floor to find respite. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. Plus he told Louis he didnt recognise the sender of the notes which is technically true. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. Bontemps is a little freaked: Th-this is highly irregular, your Majesty. But the IDGAF expression on the Queens face is priceless. And I do not regret it for an instant. Like he is trying to justify himself. (Historical note: this happened and wasnt at all odd) The door suddenly opens, the Queenis standing there. He rapes his wife. Montcourt tried to tell me the same. It was really interesting reading both of your viewpoints. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. you wanted to make it your castle. Versailles recap: episode eight - from la petite mort to une grande I do like that though they have their disagreements, Bontemp genuinely respects Fabien, and despite his anger, I think Louis does too. Menu. And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. Is he for or against le roi? I have heard many say they see angels before they die. (Ahhh! Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. Did not see this one coming! Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. Even if I ignore the historical figures behind the show and what I know of their real lives, I cant ignore the historical setting or the social arena in which the show is played. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. My thoughts on that notorious Henrietta/Philippe scene in episode one is that it is entirely out-of-character for Philippe as we get to know him through the rest of the series. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? I was more appalled at Louis seeming lack of concern for his brothers life. 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. Cats with nine lives. Seriously, he could have married her to any noble and they would have looked the other way at the cheating. 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. It was just how it was. Toodles. No one leaves. Nothing. Or twenty, I suppose. Claudine confirms: We have no choice. Is it a bigger crime than boy love? While making this video i was inspired by the scene when Henriette talks about her first mask ball. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. He takes her hand and closes his eyes and for a moment he is vulnerable. Her mother (a french princess) is dead, and shes alone, probably the only English in the palace. Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. The characters almost act as it never happened. And in the context of the show, I did find it a nice touch, the apology to him. In between re-watching S1, of course. According to the Savoyard ambassador, the king vowed that, if Henriette had indeed been poisoned, those involved would be tortured to death, including the chevalier de Lorraine, Philippes favourite, if he were implicated. To which Marchal says: you are the daughter of a Huguenot conspirator to the King, funded and supported by William of Orange. But Sophie says her mother paid that price, she is merely trying to survive and thought Marchals protection would ensure it. b) To show a glimpse of vulnerability for Henriette because for all her power, she is still the property of her husband and can be treated as such. 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. Louvois and Marchal agree. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. I certainly cant say for certain what the writers intent was with that scene, but in this writers opinion it is multilayered a) to show Philippes slow growing resentment towards his brother: he says I want a boy, just like my brother. 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. Enriched my enjoyment of the show, and got a bit more educated on the courts history as well . Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. She seems like she has genuinely been brought in as a main character simply to drive the wedge deeper between Louis and Philippe, but not contribute anything herself to most of her scenes! Now we are with Marchal, who is interrogating Henriettes ladies, Sophie included. There is, replies Louis. And silently walks to the window. Your email address will not be published. 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). 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. Versailles recap: episode nine - off avec their ttes! I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. Because the whole world gave you counsel. Louis. There was an attempt on her life before. 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. My heart breaks for him. 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. Henriette of England is poisoned during her trip back from England. Episodio 10. She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. We awarded it to you for bravery. It was Season 1. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty. Such was the hygiene of 17th century France. At a Mass said for her soul, Bishop Bossuet conveyed the sense of shock at her sudden death: Oh, disastrous night; oh, dreadful night, in which resounded like a clap of thunder the unbelievable words Madame is dying Madame is dead!.



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