The Rose of Versailles

S01E15: 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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Oscar! The Destiny of Roses

S01E01 Oscar! The Destiny of Roses

October 10, 1979 23 min
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...
Flutter! Austria's Butterfly

S01E02 Flutter! Austria's Butterfly

October 17, 1979 23 min
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...
Sparks Falling Over Versailles

S01E03 Sparks Falling Over Versailles

October 24, 1979 23 min
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.
Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

S01E04 Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

October 31, 1979 23 min
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.
Tears Falling With Dignity

S01E05 Tears Falling With Dignity

November 7, 1979 23 min
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.
Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

S01E06 Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

November 14, 1979 23 min
Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty.
Who Wrote the Love Letter?

S01E07 Who Wrote the Love Letter?

November 21, 1979 23 min
Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.
The Oscar of My Heart

S01E08 The Oscar of My Heart

November 28, 1979 23 min
An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment.
The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

S01E09 The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

December 5, 1979 23 min
King Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain.
The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

S01E10 The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

December 12, 1979 23 min
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.
Fersen Leaves for the North

S01E11 Fersen Leaves for the North

December 19, 1979 23 min
When Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.
The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

S01E12 The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

December 26, 1979 23 min
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.
Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...

S01E13 Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...

January 9, 1980 23 min
Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.
The Angel's Secret

S01E14 The Angel's Secret

January 16, 1980 23 min
Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences.
Countess of the Casino

S01E15 Countess of the Casino

January 23, 1980 23 min
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.
Mother, What is That Person's Name...?

S01E16 Mother, What is That Person's Name...?

January 30, 1980 23 min
In hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball.
Now is the Time to Meet Again

S01E17 Now is the Time to Meet Again

February 6, 1980 23 min
Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.
Suddenly, Like Icarus

S01E18 Suddenly, Like Icarus

February 13, 1980 23 min
While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.
Farewell, My Younger Sister!

S01E19 Farewell, My Younger Sister!

February 20, 1980 23 min
Rosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married.
Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

S01E20 Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

February 27, 1980 23 min
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.
A Black Rose Blooms at Night

S01E21 A Black Rose Blooms at Night

March 5, 1980 23 min
Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.
The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

S01E22 The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

March 12, 1980 23 min
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.
Cunning and Tough!

S01E23 Cunning and Tough!

March 19, 1980 23 min
Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.
Adieu, My Youth

S01E24 Adieu, My Youth

March 26, 1980 23 min
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.
Unrequited Love's Minuet

S01E25 Unrequited Love's Minuet

April 2, 1980 23 min
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.
I Want to Meet the Black Knight!

S01E26 I Want to Meet the Black Knight!

April 9, 1980 23 min
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...
Even if I Lose the Light...

S01E27 Even if I Lose the Light...

April 16, 1980 23 min
While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.
Andre, A Pale Lemon

S01E28 Andre, A Pale Lemon

April 30, 1980 23 min
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.
A Doll Starting to Walk

S01E29 A Doll Starting to Walk

May 14, 1980 23 min
Oscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough.
You are the Light, I am the Shadow

S01E30 You are the Light, I am the Shadow

May 21, 1980 23 min
Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.
Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks

S01E31 Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks

June 4, 1980 23 min
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.
Prelude to the Storm

S01E32 Prelude to the Storm

June 18, 1980 23 min
Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed.
In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring

S01E33 In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring

July 2, 1980 23 min
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.
Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"

S01E34 Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"

July 9, 1980 23 min
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...
Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation

S01E35 Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation

July 23, 1980 23 min
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.
The Password is "Farewell"

S01E36 The Password is "Farewell"

July 30, 1980 23 min
The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people.
The Night of Passionate Vows

S01E37 The Night of Passionate Vows

August 6, 1980 23 min
Oscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them.
At Fate's Door

S01E38 At Fate's Door

August 20, 1980 23 min
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.
That Smile Will Never Return!

S01E39 That Smile Will Never Return!

August 27, 1980 10.0 23 min
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.
Farewell, My Darling Oscar

S01E40 Farewell, My Darling Oscar

September 3, 1980 10.0 23 min
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...

Cast

Reiko Tajima
Reiko Tajima
Oscar François de Jarjeyes
Miyuki Ueda
Miyuki Ueda
Marie Antoinette
Tarō Shigaki
Tarō Shigaki
André Grandier
Nachi Nozawa
Nachi Nozawa
Hans Axel von Fersen
Rihoko Yoshida
Rihoko Yoshida
Rosalie Lamorlière
Yoneko Matsukane
Yoneko Matsukane
Jeanne de la Motte
Yoshito Yasuhara
Yoshito Yasuhara
Louis XVI
Keaton Yamada
Keaton Yamada
Alain de Soissons
Hisashi Katsuta
Hisashi Katsuta
Louis XV
Reiko Mutoh
Reiko Mutoh
Countess Polignac
Ryoko Kinomiya
Ryoko Kinomiya
Madame du Barry
Hisako Kyoda
Hisako Kyoda
Nana

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