Fabien Marchal is a real person portrayed by Tygh Runyan in the TV series Versailles (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Welcome to Versailles (season 1), they were 40 years old.
They appear in all 30 aired episodes and have accumulated 22259 positive votes.
The character of Fabien Marchal is mainly associated with Bontemps, Monsieur Philippe d'Orléans and Louis XIV.
Episodes30
Welcome to Versailles
episode S1.E1 october 2016King Louis XIV of France begins preparations of transitioning his fathers hunting lodge into a grand palace he envisioned.
I Am the State
episode S1.E2 november 2015Marie-Thérèse gives birth to a child, but it's not the King's. Philippe wants to join the fight against the Spaniards. Montcourt is humiliated by King Louis.
Mirror for Princes
episode S1.E3 november 2015King Louis wishes for the nobility to live at his side in Versailles, so long as they have proof of their nobility. An emissary from Africa appears at Versailles. Cassel recruits Montcourt.
The Road
episode S1.E4 november 2015Highwaymen, led by Montcourt, wind up killing friends of King Louis, including his goddaughter. Fabian is tasked with bringing the killers to justice. Philippe triumphs at Cambrai.
Bow to Your King
episode S1.E5 november 2015Philippe returns to Versailles a war hero. Louis holds a celebration, while losing confidence in Fabian due to the constant highway robberies that are impeding the funding of his palace. Cassel refuses to attend the celebration.
Invalides
episode S1.E6 november 2015The construction workers at Versailles are on strike. Cassel moves to Versailles after his home is burned. Louis falls ill.
Revelations
episode S1.E7 december 2015Louis experiences hallucinations. The Chevalier is arrested. Montcourt continues the robberies in order to fund the conspirators plot against the King. Some of the nobles want Philippe to take Louis's place as king.
Diplomacy
episode S1.E8 december 2015Henriette suffers a miscarriage, but Louis wants her to visit her brother in England for an alliance against the Dutch. The Chevalier, destined for the gallows, is freed. Montcourt foils an assassination just to be reinstated.
Etiquette
episode S1.E9 december 2015Louis gives Philippe a tedious task that the Chevalier helps him with. Rohan makes his true intentions known. Fabian arrests and punishes Béatrice. Henriette succeeds in the diplomacy in England.
Bring the Garden Here
episode S1.E10 december 2015Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles.
The Labyrinth
episode S2.E1 march 2017There is a poisoning at Versailles. Fabien rescues the Dauphin from Rohan. Philippe, still reeling from Henriette's death, refuses to return to Versailles.
A Still Small Voice
episode S2.E2 march 2017Philippe is ordered to marry Princess Palatine to secure a German alliance, just as the Chevaliers exile is lifted. Louis hosts a ball for Palatines arrival. Another poisoning takes place.
Who Will Watch the Watchmen?
episode S2.E3 april 2017Montespan gives birth. Sophie is ordered to marry Cassel. Marie-Thérèse grows jealous of Louis's mistress. Philippe must be seen bedding Princess Palatine, much to the Chevaliers jealousy.
Miasma
episode S2.E4 april 2017Madeleine de Foix is arrested as the poisoner after trying to kill Fabien. Montespans baby suffers an illness. Louis faces criticism from Bossuet and Pascal. Sophie endures a terrifying experience when married to Cassel.
War and Peace
episode S2.E5 april 2017King Louis XIV's continued insomnia makes him increasingly volatile, meaning Marchal's loyalty counts for nothing. Claudine continues to investigate the mystery toxin, while Sophie seeks a solution to her situation.
The Sands of Time
episode S2.E6 april 2017A delegation arrives, but won't negotiate with the queen. Phillipe steps up to act as king while Louis is at battle. Fabien mourns Claudine and seeks to avenge her murder. The king's mistress takes her jealousy too far.
A Night
episode S2.E7 april 2017Louis meets Guillaume d'Orange in a relentless combat and returns to Versailles full of new energy. The court is in shock of two new deaths and Montespan feels herself increasingly isolated.
Le nouveau régime
episode S2.E8 april 2017Louis ends his relationship with Madame De Montespan who full of humiliation turns to dark forces. Palatine is suffering of suspected poisoning and Cassel reveals Thomas' secret plans to the king.
Seven Shadows
episode S2.E9 april 2017Louis has Phillipe get close to the spy. This ignites the Chevalier's jealousy. Fabien learns what Father Etienne does with the children he rescues. Montespan is desperate to reclaim the king's love, but Louis falls for someone more pious.
Of Blood and Stone
episode S2.E10 april 2017The affair of the poisons continues. Could it even reach deep into Louis's own court?
Smoke and Mirrors
episode S3.E1 april 2018Louis welcomes a defeated royal relative to the palace, but with unforeseen personal consequences.
Question of Trust
episode S3.E2 april 2018Little can be taken at face value as Louis negotiates with Leopold over Spain, the Bastille governor has a sorry tale for Philippe and Sophie surprises Marchal.
The Truth Will Burst
episode S3.E3 april 2018A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another.
Crime and Punishment
episode S3.E4 april 2018Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels though Philippe urges a more reasoned response.
The After-Life
episode S3.E5 may 2018Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised.
The Wheel of Fortune
episode S3.E6 may 2018Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto.
The Book of Revelations
episode S3.E7 may 2018Has Louis finally learnt the identity of the man in the iron mask? Cardinal Leto is still determined to use his knowledge against the king.
Men and Gods
episode S3.E8 may 2018Suffering an identity crisis, Louis gets moody, unable to reveal the reason. Jeanne's protest pamphlets in Paris bring reprisals led by Marchal.
The Powder Keg
episode S3.E9 may 2018His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes. Cardinal Leto is confident of making the king marry Isabella of Portugal.
The Legacy
episode S3.E10 may 2018Looking to the future, King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family.
- Welcome to Versailles
- I Am the State
- Mirror for Princes
- The Road
- Bow to Your King
- Invalides
- Revelations
- Diplomacy
- Etiquette
- Bring the Garden Here
- The Labyrinth
- A Still Small Voice
- Who Will Watch the Watchmen?
- Miasma
- War and Peace
- The Sands of Time
- A Night
- Le nouveau régime
- Seven Shadows
- Of Blood and Stone
- Smoke and Mirrors
- Question of Trust
- The Truth Will Burst
- Crime and Punishment
- The After-Life
- The Wheel of Fortune
- The Book of Revelations
- Men and Gods
- The Powder Keg
- The Legacy
Best moments10
- Louis has Phillipe get close to the spy. This ignites the Chevalier's jealousy. Fabien learns what Father Etienne does with the children he rescues. Montespan is desperate to reclaim the king's love, but Louis falls for someone more pious.
- His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes. Cardinal Leto is confident of making the king marry Isabella of Portugal.
- The affair of the poisons continues. Could it even reach deep into Louis's own court?
- Louis ends his relationship with Madame De Montespan who full of humiliation turns to dark forces. Palatine is suffering of suspected poisoning and Cassel reveals Thomas' secret plans to the king.
- Henriette suffers a miscarriage, but Louis wants her to visit her brother in England for an alliance against the Dutch. The Chevalier, destined for the gallows, is freed. Montcourt foils an assassination just to be reinstated.
- Montespan gives birth. Sophie is ordered to marry Cassel. Marie-Thérèse grows jealous of Louis's mistress. Philippe must be seen bedding Princess Palatine, much to the Chevaliers jealousy.
- Has Louis finally learnt the identity of the man in the iron mask? Cardinal Leto is still determined to use his knowledge against the king.
- Louis gives Philippe a tedious task that the Chevalier helps him with. Rohan makes his true intentions known. Fabian arrests and punishes Béatrice. Henriette succeeds in the diplomacy in England.
- There is a poisoning at Versailles. Fabien rescues the Dauphin from Rohan. Philippe, still reeling from Henriette's death, refuses to return to Versailles.
- Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels though Philippe urges a more reasoned response.
- Seven Shadows
- The Powder Keg
- Of Blood and Stone
- Le nouveau régime
- Diplomacy
- Who Will Watch the Watchmen?
- The Book of Revelations
- Etiquette
- The Labyrinth
- Crime and Punishment