Series

The Rose of Versailles

1979★ 8.3S1 E1

Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people.

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1 Oscar! The Destiny of Roses Oscar! The Destiny of Roses General Jarjayes, deprived of the son he desperately wanted, names his newborn daughter Oscar and raises her as a boy. Now that Oscar’s reached adulthood, she’s vying for the position of Commander of the Royal Guards for Princess Marie Antoinette. Not watched yet 23m 2 Flutter! Austria's Butterfly Flutter! Austria's Butterfly Marie Antoinette’s marriage to Louis the XVI is set to occur soon and it falls to Oscar to ensure Marie’s safe passage across the Rhine River. Will Oscar be prepared for the dark conspiracy that seeks to ruin the wedding? Not watched yet 23m 3 Sparks Falling Over Versailles Sparks Falling Over Versailles New to the French court, Marie Antoinette is still learning proper etiquette in her dealings with the nobility when she accidentally makes a dangerous enemy. Not watched yet 23m 4 Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy... Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy... Marie Antoinette and Madame du Barry’s bitter dispute continues to strain relations between Austria and France. Oscar’s family is soon drawn into the dispute when Madame du Barry requests Oscar’s mother to be her lady-in-waiting. Not watched yet 23m 5 Tears Falling With Dignity Tears Falling With Dignity Pressure to acknowledge Madame du Barry’s presence at court continues to mount for Marie Antoinette, and she reluctantly accedes to the idea. However, Madame du Barry and Duke Orléans have begun to make plans. Not watched yet 23m 6 Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty. Not watched yet 23m 7 Who Wrote the Love Letter? Who Wrote the Love Letter? Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris. Not watched yet 23m 8 The Oscar of My Heart The Oscar of My Heart An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment. Not watched yet 23m 9 The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises King Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain. Not watched yet 23m 10 The Beautiful Devil Jeanne The Beautiful Devil Jeanne Louis-Auguste and Marie are crowned King and Queen of France but life continues to be difficult for the common folk. Meanwhile, Rosalie finds Jeanne amongst the nobility. Not watched yet 23m 11 Fersen Leaves for the North Fersen Leaves for the North When Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene. Not watched yet 23m 12 The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...? The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...? Unable to shake the memory of Duke de Guéméné’s cold-blooded murder of a young boy, Oscar confronts him. In response, Duke de Guéméné issues a challenge to Oscar - a pistol duel to the death. Not watched yet 23m 13 Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer... Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer... Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery. Not watched yet 23m 14 The Angel's Secret The Angel's Secret Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences. Not watched yet 23m 15 Countess of the Casino Countess of the Casino Unable to produce a male heir, pressure crushes Marie when Countess Polignac urges her to fake a pregnancy. As excitement for an heir grows, so does Marie's guilt. Not watched yet 23m 16 Mother, What is That Person's Name...? Mother, What is That Person's Name...? In hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball. Not watched yet 23m 17 Now is the Time to Meet Again Now is the Time to Meet Again Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles. Not watched yet 23m 18 Suddenly, Like Icarus Suddenly, Like Icarus While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short. Not watched yet 23m 19 Farewell, My Younger Sister! Farewell, My Younger Sister! Rosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married. Not watched yet 23m 20 Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories Rumors of Marie and Fersen’s love affair have spread like wildfire. As the gossip torments the two lovers, Oscar feels powerless to stop it. Not watched yet 23m 21 A Black Rose Blooms at Night A Black Rose Blooms at Night Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan. Not watched yet 23m 22 The Necklace's Ominous Radiance The Necklace's Ominous Radiance Marie chooses to seek respite in her villa outside court, an action that angers nobles. Meanwhile, Jeanne is presented with an opportunity for a greater scheme. Not watched yet 23m 23 Cunning and Tough! Cunning and Tough! Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen. Not watched yet 23m 24 Adieu, My Youth Adieu, My Youth A masked man helps Jeanne escape prison and publishes her scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen's indiscretions. As the common folk drink this gossip, the search for Jeanne gets more intense. Not watched yet 23m 25 Unrequited Love's Minuet Unrequited Love's Minuet Count Fersen unexpectedly returns to France two years after the war. As he stays at Oscar's manor to keep his return a secret from the Queen, Oscar struggles to face her own feelings for him. Not watched yet 23m 26 I Want to Meet the Black Knight! I Want to Meet the Black Knight! A masked vigilante known as "Black Knight" has started robbing the nobles at night and giving it to the poor. His actions are helping the common folk but a crime is still a crime, and Oscar hunts for this mysterious figure. Not watched yet 23m 27 Even if I Lose the Light... Even if I Lose the Light... While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight. Not watched yet 23m 28 Andre, A Pale Lemon Andre, A Pale Lemon Marie is devastated over the Dauphin's sudden illness. Count Fersen and Oscar have an emotional conversation about their unrequited loves. André struggles to accept that he may lose his sight completely. Not watched yet 23m 29 A Doll Starting to Walk A Doll Starting to Walk Oscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough. Not watched yet 23m 30 You are the Light, I am the Shadow You are the Light, I am the Shadow Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her. Not watched yet 23m 31 Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks With acts of terrorism on the rise, Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is working with the terrorists. Not watched yet 23m 32 Prelude to the Storm Prelude to the Storm Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed. Not watched yet 23m 33 In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring Facing a debt crisis, King Louis the XVI is pressured to convene the Estates-General. But a more pressing matter is on the King’s mind: the failing health of Louis Joseph, the Dauphin of France. Not watched yet 23m 34 Now, "The Tennis Court Oath" Now, "The Tennis Court Oath" The Estates-General is in full swing. As support grows for the commoners’ faction, the nobility and clergy begin to take drastic measures. In conflict with her own feelings on the matter, Oscar is ordered to prevent the commoner’s from assembling. Not watched yet 23m 35 Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation Oscar is found guilty of treason and her men are locked up, awaiting execution. General Jarjayes takes it upon himself to deal with his daughter. Not watched yet 23m 36 The Password is "Farewell" The Password is "Farewell" The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people. Not watched yet 23m 37 The Night of Passionate Vows The Night of Passionate Vows Oscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them. Not watched yet 23m 38 At Fate's Door At Fate's Door Oscar and André have found comfort in each other’s love, but it’s a short-lived comfort. Right after returning to Paris, Oscar rallies Company B in support of the revolution. Not watched yet 23m 39 That Smile Will Never Return! That Smile Will Never Return! As Oscar struggles with the despair of losing André, the revolutionaries prepare to mount a pre-emptive strike against Bastille Prison, a symbol of royal tyranny. Not watched yet 23m 40 Farewell, My Darling Oscar Farewell, My Darling Oscar Bastille Prison falls shortly after Oscar is shot, marking one of the first major strides for the French Revolution. Five years later, Alain, Bernard, and Rosalie reflect on the shift in power and the lives that were lost. Not watched yet 23m

Cast

Reiko TajimaOscar François de Jarjeyes
Miyuki UedaMarie Antoinette
Tarō ShigakiAndré Grandier
Nachi NozawaHans Axel von Fersen
Rihoko YoshidaRosalie Lamorlière
Yoneko MatsukaneJeanne de la Motte
Yoshito YasuharaLouis XVI
Keaton YamadaAlain de Soissons
Hisashi KatsutaLouis XV
Reiko MutohCountess Polignac
Ryoko KinomiyaMadame du Barry
Hisako KyodaNana

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