Ep 8. Oscar in My Heart

In The Rose of Versailles season 1 episode 8, titled "Oscar in My Heart," the focus shifts to the personal life of the courageous and brave Oscar, the female captain of the palace guards who has captured the hearts of many with her unwavering sense of duty and loyalty to her country.

Amidst the turmoil and political unrest in the court, Oscar has been struggling with her own emotions as she can't seem to let go of her feelings for the handsome and charming Andrè. However, these feelings are complicated by the fact that Andrè has been harboring his own secret love for Oscar for years, and he can't bear to see her with anyone else.

The episode opens with Oscar attending a ball at the palace, dressed in her finest military uniform and looking every inch the confident and bold leader she is. It's at this ball that she meets Count Axel von Fersen, a Swedish nobleman with whom she shares an instant connection. As they dance and flirt, it becomes clear that Axel is smitten with Oscar and her unconventional ways.

Meanwhile, Andrè watches from the sidelines, his heart heavy with jealousy and unrequited love. He knows that he can never compete with someone like Axel, who represents everything that he is not: wealthy, powerful, and well-connected. But despite his feelings, Andrè remains loyal to Oscar, always by her side and ready to protect her no matter the danger.

As the episode unfolds, we see the growing tension between Oscar, Andrè, and Axel, as each tries to win her heart in his own way. Oscar is torn between her duty to her country and her desire for love and companionship, while Andrè struggles with his own insecurities and internal conflicts.

In the end, the episode concludes with a dramatic twist that sets the stage for even more intrigue and drama in the episodes to come. It's clear that the road ahead for Oscar, Andrè, and Axel will be full of challenges and obstacles, but one thing is certain: their love for each other will never die.