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This wasn’t just Viserys walking to the Iron Throne, it was his final declaration that Rhaenyra was his chosen heir. He dragged his dying body across the throne room to defend her and her children one last time. That’s why this scene still breaks me every rewatch. 👑😭🐉

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𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐧3 months ago

That is both an intentional king and a father!

2𐋄𐌔𐌀𐌌3 months ago

Well said

Daykerpriest🐉3 months ago

He was really steadfast to his decision till the very end

2𐋄𐌔𐌀𐌌3 months ago

He played the Role so well

𝕮𝕠𝕝𝕕𝔸𝕦𝕣𝕒3 months ago

I still don't know why Alicent misunderstood all this

Johsensei3 months ago

He did what a real man should do

2𐋄𐌔𐌀𐌌3 months ago

Absolutely

Abbé3 months ago

Real one. That final stand hits different every time.

T.3 months ago

@Samthrillz intentional father>>.

AdnaanJnr3 months ago

Really hits hard

m3 months ago

Another example of why I absolutely DESPISE the Green’s, specifically Alicent and Otto. Viserys’ body may have been dying, but his support of Rhaenyra was not. Alicent and Otto saw this with their own eyes and still chose to steal her claim.

BIQ SHAQ 🦈💙3 months ago

@NodeOfWeb3 If he chose Rhaenyra then why are they all fighting ?

2𐋄𐌔𐌀𐌌3 months ago

@NodeOfWeb3 It’s pointless

symplyTonbra3 months ago

The definition of a true father and king

2𐋄𐌔𐌀𐌌3 months ago

I can’t lie

Kvng3 months ago

Visery's is the GOAT fr

2𐋄𐌔𐌀𐌌3 months ago

Agreed

MANAF SINARE3 months ago

He was chasing chaos?

Abu Sama3 months ago

Best scene of hotd till now

Qweets3 months ago

ugh i forgot how much i loved this scene.. i need to go rewatch the season 🔥🔥

minglet3 months ago

My fav scene in the entire series

digital escapism3 months ago

And now they just embarrassing him every chance they get

𝒔𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐨3 months ago

@AdnaanJnr real

2𐋄𐌔𐌀𐌌3 months ago

@AdnaanJnr I couldn’t agree more

Apex3 months ago

He should have stated it again here.

honeyb3 months ago

That’s why I can’t understand why alicent thought he would just change his mind in an instant?!?!?!

hidden name3 months ago

Daemon loved his brother so much.

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Viserys literally dragged his dying body to the throne, refused pain relief, and publicly defended Rhaenyra one last time. After that, I find it hard to believe Alicent genuinely thought he changed his mind during a delirious conversation on his deathbed. The crown falling, Daemon placing it back on his head, the music absolute cinema. 👑😭🐉 #HOTD #houseofthedragonseason3

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26,582 views • 4 months ago

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