House of the Dragon Theory: King Viserys Wasn’t Hurt by the Iron Throne in His Last Moment Because He Eventually Became a Worthy Ruler

*Major spoilers for Dragon House*

fans of game of thrones have known for years, the Iron Throne of Westeros does not accept unworthy rulers. Although King Viserys I Targaryen was considered an insane character during the series’ early episodes, his character arc became one of the best arcs in House of the Dragon.

The 8the episode of the series saw King Viserys Targaryen ascend to the Iron Throne to defend his beloved daughter Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and her children before the court and the Iron Throne finally deemed the King worthy!

Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen in House of the Dragon
Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen in Dragon House.

Viserys has become a leader worthy of Dragon House

From a show that has fans hooked on the political drama since its inception, the 8e episode of Dragon House saw a number of fans cry over the actions of the current King of Westeros. When begged by his daughter, Viserys I Targaryen ascended the steps of the Iron Throne (with the help of his dear brother Daemon Targaryen) and rendered judgment in favor of his daughter.

Rhaenyra in court in House of the Dragon
Rhaenyra before the court of Dragon House.

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Though in terrible condition, Rhaenyra Targaryen’s father ascended the Iron Throne, much to the shock of both Alicent and Otto Hightower, and made himself a worthy ruler before his unfortunate demise. During many scenes, Paddy Considine’s Viserys is wounded by the melted swords of the Iron Throne. But in his final judgment, the king remained intact.

A fan theory stated that since the Iron Throne didn’t accept unworthy rulers, Viserys’ character hurt himself sitting on the throne (both physically and emotionally) but during his final moments he became a dignified king by defending his daughter despite unbearable. odds. The Iron Throne finally deemed King Viserys I Targaryen worthy during the last moments of his life and left him untouched.

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Dragon House Praised by fans for its symbolism

Viserys Targaryen of the House of the Dragon
Viserys Targaryen of the House of the Dragon.

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De Viserys III Targaryen (the brother of Daenerys of game of thrones) reference to theories that Tyrion Lannister is a Targaryen, Dragon House relies heavily on symbolism for the fates of the characters. Geeta Patel, director of 8e episode of the series said that “Viserys does not ascend the throne. He walks towards his daughter. He does it for Rhaenyra” in an interview after the episode aired.

After the disappointing end of season 8 of game of thrones, Fans believed that Drogon, Daenerys’ surviving dragon, burned the Iron Throne because he knew the cost of the throne and the number of people who died from it. Fans since then were prepared to be disappointed by Dragon House but were once again drawn into a world of politics, dragons and wars.

Dragon House is available to stream on HBO Max.

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