Prelude to the Storm

June 18, 1980

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The Rose of Versailles - S1 - E32

Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed. Oscar convinces the General to reverse the condemned’s sentence, but as she travels to Paris to thank him, she and André are attacked by an angry mob.

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The Rose of Versailles: Season 1 - 40 Episode s

1x1 - Oscar! The Destiny of Roses
October 10, 1979
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.
1x2 - Flutter! Austria's Butterfly
October 17, 1979
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?
1x3 - Sparks Falling Over Versailles
October 24, 1979
New to the French court, Marie Antoinette is still learning proper etiquette in her dealings with the nobility. When Marie chooses to snub the King’s mistress, Madame du Barry, she makes a dangerous enemy.
1x4 - Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...
October 31, 1979
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.
1x5 - Tears Falling With Dignity
November 7, 1979
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.
1x6 - Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes
November 14, 1979
Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them and an opportunity for Duke Orléans to dispose of them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, both dream of one day escaping poverty. For one of them, the path is clear.
1x7 - Who Wrote the Love Letter?
November 21, 1979
Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to go to a masquerade ball. There, she meets the tall and handsome Count Hans Axel von Fersen. Marie’s interest in him give Duke Orléans an opportunity.
1x8 - The Oscar of My Heart
November 28, 1979
An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes Oscar’s servant, André, to be issued the King’s harshest punishment. Oscar is able to persuade the King to spare André, but soon falls prey to an injury suffered during Marie’s rescue.
1x9 - The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises
December 5, 1979
King Louis the XV has fallen gravely ill. While Louis the XVI and Marie Antoinette prepare to succeed him, Madame du Barry fears for her fate in the French court after King Louis’ passing.
1x10 - The Beautiful Devil Jeanne
December 12, 1979
Louis-Auguste and Marie are crowned King and Queen or France, but even as they celebrate, life continues to be difficult for the common folk. Jeanne has managed to find a way out of poverty, but when her sister discovers her amongst the nobility, Jeanne
1x11 - Fersen Leaves for the North
December 19, 1979
Now that Marie is the Queen of France, she has obligations to uphold. When she begins to neglect her official duties in favor of basking in Count Fersen’s affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.
1x12 - The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?
December 26, 1979
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.
1x13 - Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...
January 9, 1980
Suspended from her official duties, Oscar takes it as an opportunity to visit her family’s estate in Arras. Upon arriving, she is surprised to find whispers of discontent amongst the common folk.
1x14 - The Angel's Secret
January 16, 1980
Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. Marie does not realize that lavishing Countess Polignac with wealth is bound to have consequences.
1x15 - Countess of the Casino
January 23, 1980
When Marie feels the pressure to provide Louis the XVI with an heir crushing her, Countess Polignac urges Marie to fake a pregnancy. As France’s excitement for an heir grows, so too does Marie’s guilt.
1x16 - Mother, What is That Person's Name...?
January 30, 1980
In order to help Rosalie avenge her mother, Oscar has been teaching her swordsmanship. Rosalie attends a local ball in hopes of finding the woman responsible, but instead she finds herself under the scrutiny of Countess Polignac’s daughter.
1x17 - Now is the Time to Meet Again
February 6, 1980
While Oscar and André scour through records for the identity of Rosalie’s birth mother, Rosalie continues to search for her mother’s killer. Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.
1x18 - Suddenly, Like Icarus
February 13, 1980
Oscar is injured during a fight with brigands, but Count Fersen rushes to her aid and saves her life. While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Fersen takes the opportunity to visit Marie; however, Marie’s joy in her reunion with Fersen is cut short.
1x19 - Farewell, My Younger Sister!
February 20, 1980
The truth regarding Rosalie’s birth mother is discovered, but the news only serves to cause Rosalie further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac’s daughter, Charlotte, is to be married to the much older Duke Roland de Guiche.
1x20 - Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories
February 27, 1980
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. Then, Fersen must make a difficult choice after receiving news that a dear friend has died in a war.
1x21 - A Black Rose Blooms at Night
March 5, 1980
Jeanne has had a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan, preying on his obsession with the Queen. But as Rohan’s impatience grows, Jeanne is forced to take greater risks and sparks Oscar’s ire when she attempts to bribe her.
1x22 - The Necklace's Ominous Radiance
March 12, 1980
Marie, having just been blessed with a son, chooses to seek respite in her villa outside of court. Tensions begin to rise, as nobles feel the Queen’s actions are a slight against them. Meanwhile, Jeanne is presented with an opportunity to scheme both Ca
1x23 - Cunning and Tough!
March 19, 1980
Jeanne’s plot against the Queen has been exposed and she stands trial with her accomplices. But rather than accept punishment, Jeanne uses the trial as an opportunity to slander the Queen and Oscar.
1x24 - Adieu, My Youth
March 26, 1980
Jeanne escapes prison and uses her freedom to publish scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen’s indiscretions. While the whole of France drinks in the gossip, Oscar exhaustively searches for Jeanne’s whereabouts.
1x25 - Unrequited Love's Minuet
April 2, 1980
Count Fersen has returned to France, having long been at war in America. When he hears the news of how much Marie’s image has been damaged, he opts to help her protect her reputation. Meanwhile, Oscar struggles with her own feelings for Fersen.
1x26 - I Want to Meet the Black Knight!
April 9, 1980
A man known only as the “Black Knight” has been robbing the homes of the rich and affluent and giving it away to the poor. Though his actions are helping the down-trodden find some small solace, a crime is still a crime.
1x27 - Even if I Lose the Light...
April 16, 1980
Just when Oscar and André think they have the Black Knight cornered, he manages to injure André’s eye in the ensuing fight and then slip away. While André struggles with the possibility of his being blinded, Oscar attempts to track down the criminal.
1x28 - Andre, A Pale Lemon
April 30, 1980
Count Fersen learns of Oscars feelings for him, but too little, too late. Oscar has already accepted that they can’t be together and to further distance herself, requests permission to leave the Royal Guards.
1x29 - A Doll Starting to Walk
May 14, 1980
After leaving the Royal Guards, Oscar enlists with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B. But Oscar has her work cut out for her… Company B has a reputation for being particularly rough.
1x30 - You are the Light, I am the Shadow
May 21, 1980
Oscar’s father, regretful for having raised his daughter as a man, now wishes to see Oscar happily married. André is distraught by the news, but has his own share of problems to contend with.
1x31 - Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks
June 4, 1980
With acts of terrorism on the rise in France, Oscar and Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is a traitor working with the terrorists.
1x32 - Prelude to the Storm
June 18, 1980
Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed. Oscar convinces the General to reverse the condemned’s sentence, but as she travels to Paris to thank him, she and André are attacked by an angry mob.
1x33 - In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring
July 2, 1980
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 his son, Louis Joseph. Louis Joseph summons Oscar to visit him one last time.
1x34 - Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"
July 9, 1980
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.
1x35 - Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation
July 23, 1980
After refusing to remove the commoner’s faction from the Estates-General assembly, Oscar is found guilty of treason and her men are locked up, awaiting execution. Oscar’s father, overcome with grief, takes it upon himself to deal with Oscar.
1x36 - The Password is "Farewell"
July 30, 1980
The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people. Oscar, fearing that the French Guards will soon be ordered to fight their own countrymen, attempts to reason with the Queen
1x37 - The Night of Passionate Vows
August 6, 1980
After finding out that André is going blind, Oscar begins to take notice of the feelings she has for him. But before Oscar has the chance to confront André, they are given orders to return to Paris and take arms against the revolutionaries
1x38 - At Fate's Door
August 20, 1980
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. With the city in chaos, Company B attempts to rally the commoners in their fight
1x39 - That Smile Will Never Return!
August 27, 1980
André has been fatally wounded, leaving Oscar to continue the fight alone. As she struggles with the despair of losing her true love, the French revolutionaries prepare to mount a pre-emptive strike against Bastille Prison, a symbol of Royal tyranny.
1x40 - Farewell, My Darling Oscar
September 3, 1980
During the Storming of the Bastille, Oscar is shot. Bastille Prison falls shortly after, marking one of the first major strides for the French Revolution. Later, Alain, Bernard, and Rosalie reflect on France’s shift in power, and the lives that were lost.

1x1 - Oscar! The Destiny of Roses

1x2 - Flutter! Austria's Butterfly

1x3 - Sparks Falling Over Versailles

1x4 - Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

1x5 - Tears Falling With Dignity

1x6 - Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

1x7 - Who Wrote the Love Letter?

1x8 - The Oscar of My Heart

1x9 - The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

1x10 - The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

1x11 - Fersen Leaves for the North

1x12 - The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

1x13 - Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...

1x14 - The Angel's Secret

1x15 - Countess of the Casino

1x16 - Mother, What is That Person's Name...?

1x17 - Now is the Time to Meet Again

1x18 - Suddenly, Like Icarus

1x19 - Farewell, My Younger Sister!

1x20 - Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

1x21 - A Black Rose Blooms at Night

1x22 - The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

1x23 - Cunning and Tough!

1x24 - Adieu, My Youth

1x25 - Unrequited Love's Minuet

1x26 - I Want to Meet the Black Knight!

1x27 - Even if I Lose the Light...

1x28 - Andre, A Pale Lemon

1x29 - A Doll Starting to Walk

1x30 - You are the Light, I am the Shadow

1x31 - Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks

1x32 - Prelude to the Storm

1x33 - In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring

1x34 - Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"

1x35 - Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation

1x36 - The Password is "Farewell"

1x37 - The Night of Passionate Vows

1x38 - At Fate's Door

1x39 - That Smile Will Never Return!

1x40 - Farewell, My Darling Oscar

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