Rhaenyra and Daemon introducing Aegon and Viserys to a dying King Visery | House Of The Dragon

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The reign of House Targaryen begins: House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is here. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.

[@ace_9976]

"A name fit for a king" and he ended up being one of the best kings

[@CC-ii1sy]

It's also Viserys II's line from which House Targaryen would continue. Both of Aegon III's sons died before they had any sons.

[@greenforce68]

@@CC-ii1sy There's still Elaena Targaryen, Aegon iii youngest child. Her children and descendants are presumably live

[@matthewleach8202]

@@greenforce68 but they are not Targaryens. Still I see what you are saying.

[@iloveads123]

What about Viserys III lol?

[@danieldelrosario7447]

Sadly, Viserys II was only King for a year. But he did spend most of his life ruling the Seven Kingdoms as Hand of the King, while Aegon III brooded, Daeron fought to finish the Conquest, and Baelor prayed (and was the first to suffer the Targaryen madness, but in his case, it manifested as fanaticism).

[@ocvetkovic3130]

I love how he says it's a name fit for a king, but little Viserys is literally the absolute last in line to ever be king. But he ends up being one and actually continues the bloodline

[@kamenhristov7756]

He ain't last in line :) As the youngest child of Rhaenyra, he is still ahead of Aegon the Jester and Aemond the Toaster :)

[@ocvetkovic3130]

@@kamenhristov7756 riiight lmao I totally forgot

[@xxBloodyMoonxx1]

@@kamenhristov7756 love the names 😂

[@CH-zc8qx]

And a pretty damn good king at that

[@ladysasha90]

@@kamenhristov7756I think they meant he was the last one of the immediate family to be king. Rhaenyra/Aegon II, Aegon III, Daeron, Baelor then finally Viserys II.

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

Even with half his face rotting away, he just exudes happiness when he sees his grandsons. Truly, this is the best character ASOIF has had put to film. He's such a good man.

[@raemontargaryen3005]

“whos is that?”, “father, this is your grandson, but also your nephew, deal with it.” 😂

[@jacobbenear2206]

Why is he so old but his brother is still a little young

[@raemontargaryen3005]

@@jacobbenear2206 diseases make people ages way faster. pressure and stress as well. Daemon is healthy, and free to do whatever pleases him with almost 0 consequences.

[@jacobbenear2206]

@@raemontargaryen3005 aaaahhhh ok I just hadn't seen the recent episodes so I got confused

[@Odyssey1516]

@@jacobbenear2206 I also think that daemon’s about 5 years younger as well (in the show) in the books he’s three years younger

[@noemiecansier8466]

Rhaenyra is unbelievably ethereal in this scene, like a Saint in a painting.

[@Beatmyguest001]

I think this is such clever filming. The older he has gotten, the more nostalgic (as we all do) and willing to be open with his feelings. He sees Rhaenyra in this way, bathed in golden light. She’s always been the joy of his life. And probably the source of the greatest pain because of it.

[@ahmarcamacho8404]

@@Beatmyguest001 The Realm's Delight

[@Emy-fv5ny]

And she looked happy despite all the problems.

[@wellknown1204]

@@Emy-fv5ny she got Daddy Daemon by her side, and those beautiful kids that they are shared together, and living away for 6 years in solitude in their ancestral property, dragonstone. It really showed on her the difference.

[@kauetadaieski3131]

low standards?

[@ArqAngilberto]

Three Targaryens kings in a single scene...

[@randomstrategy7679]

four in fact, if you include king consorts.

[@aratnamedfurykino1634]

you can even argue 4 if you consider king consort

[@aratnamedfurykino1634]

​@@randomstrategy7679 2 fucking seconds faster than me 😂😂

[@Bionickpunk]

Three Kings, One Queen, and King Consort.

[@phantasosxgames8488]

@@Bionickpunk isn't Prince Consort? in general , monarchies lacks a "King Consort" as a title , because Queen Rulers normally happens when a kingdom lacks a direct male heir. So , to avoid things to undermine their authority , it makes front and center that a queen is rulling them.

[@mendo707savmrb8]

Paddy's acting as dying Visery's was perfect. The makeup and acting was on point.

[@aerystargaryenii2565]

It was so good it was hard to watch. Especially if you seen family in that state. His acting was spot on

[@stephanievanbeek9605]

@@aerystargaryenii2565 Exactly... 💔

[@aaronlemierbautista6683]

most actors just did it with heavy breathing and facial expression to show weakness but his is with hands to show the discomfort and pain

[@carlycrays2831]

It's honestly quite triggering. He reminds me of my stepdad and grandpa when they were dying.

[@siewmj1]

I am sure without his daughter and grandchildren to look to. He would have been dead inside a long time ago. He literally kept his strength for them as his body rot away

[@korawitbuttramee618]

Poor guy nearly cried when he realized his golden girl named her son after *him*. Edit: Oh damn thanks for the likes!

[@caesar.emperor]

@Suck it What did you say?? Baelor was the one who made the deal with Dorne after Daeron I was killed. Daeron II was the one who brought Dorne into the 7 kingdoms, not Viserys II.

[@caesar.emperor]

@Suck it The best Ruler in all Westeros was Jaehaerys _The Conciliator_ That's not up for discussion, only Aegon-V Targaryen (Egg) almost manages to match him.

[@theflashgordon193]

@Suck it why was he good ?

[@KianoUyMOOP]

It's an insult to his memory that Daenerys' pathetic excuse of a brother is named after him.

[@jackwoods6863]

​@@caesar.emperor Daerons invasion was shortlived and resulted in the end of Aegon III's line. the twat even lost The conqourors crown. Benjen stark had it right in calling Daeron rash.

[@huesoftheheart139]

I don’t think people appreciate Daemon’s acting as much on this episode. But everytime you see him with Viserys, you can tell it hurts for him to see his brother this way. Can definitely relate, and it sold the emotional pain for me in their interactions. Few words, all expression.

[@stephanievanbeek9605]

Exactly. It was so moving... 💔 Amazing acting. 👌

[@kimc4832]

Smith is such an incredible actor.

[@Gabi-kz6pn]

I love him in every scene. He doesn't speak so much, but he's facial expressions are more than words.

[@seda7945]

Totally. He looks utterly broken when he see him like that.

[@ben1ben2ben1]

What the hell are you talking about? People have been jizzing their pants with Matt Smith's performance this season

[@MyUniqueVibe]

She looks so happy when introducing her kids. Say what you will, she did her best as a mother.

[@greenforce68]

The way her children adores her, shows her quality of how wonderful she was as a mother

[@Balt0cat1983]

​​@@greenforce68While Alicent is a terrible mother. Rhaenyra never slapped her children and she taught them manners, respect, and etiquette. Alicent's kids (except for Helaena and Daeron) just act like entitled brats.

[@ACinemafanatic]

@@Balt0cat1983except Healena she’s the only innocent one

[@Balt0cat1983]

@@ACinemafanatic I think Daeron is pretty innocent, too. He's nothing like his brothers.

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

​@@Balt0cat1983Alicent's sons are the same . Bloodthirsty , badass phsychos and that's why we love them 💛💚💙

[@sydney33thomas]

“I will not spend a year upon a horse, sleeping in strange beds and trading empty courtesies with drunken lords, half of whom would gladly see me dead if it gained them a groat. If any man requires words with me, he will find me on the Iron Throne.[...] I mean to give the smallfolk peace and food and justice.[...] Send the lords home to their own keeps and give the food to the hungry. Full bellies and dancing bears shall be my policy." - Aegon III Targaryen

[@mackenzieyoung5306]

Is that a real quote???

[@sydney33thomas]

@@mackenzieyoung5306 Yes :) from the book Fire & Blood

[@mackenzieyoung5306]

@@sydney33thomas he brought out that daemon side then

[@AmethystEyes]

@@mackenzieyoung5306 both he and his brother were fantastic rulers.

[@Mcherri]

I’m glad he acknowledged that Because his family did die for that throne.

[@peytonteague5965]

At the end of the day, Viserys just wanted his family to be happy and healthy. He loved his children and grandchildren, and the love he has for Rhae and her kids are unmatched. Aegon and Aemond seem like they couldn’t care less when he dies, only that Aegon becomes ruler. But Rhae will genuinely be devastated when Viserys dies.

[@cloverazar5315]

Viserys’s life would have been happier if only he had been poorer. If only he hadn’t been the king…

[@shataysianelson9414]

That’s because viserys never treated his kids with Alicent like his kids. Never trained them spent time it anything he even says rhaenrya is his only child

[@TheGeorgesHabibPodcast]

To be fair, hard to care about a dad that let's the blinding of one of his sons unpunished, prioritises his grandchildren over actual children, and neglects the crud out of their mother (calling her someone else even)

[@cloverazar5315]

@@TheGeorgesHabibPodcast note that the blinded kid was about to smash a younger kid’s head in with a rock.

[@jackierosas9593]

To be fair, Viserys’ body was deteriorating at a rapid pace when he had his children with Alicent. He physically couldn’t be the father he was with Rhaenyra, and she is his heir. It makes sense for him to be with her the most, yet I wish we saw some one on ones with him and each of his children, especially Haelena since she’s a dreamer. It’s obvious he loves them all, but each love is different and unique. He wasn’t allowed to nuture his love with them the same way.

[@annabellad.7298]

PARTS IN THIS SCENE I ULTIMATELY LOVE: 1. Viserys: "Daemon" Daemon: "Brother" In the 7. episode, when they spoke to each other, they finished their conversation similarly. How they call each other, the way they call each other is showing they still have their sibling bond. 2. The introducing of their children in "chronologically" They start with the older and after the younger. The future kings met with the present king. 3. When Rhaenyra introducing the younger Viserys, Daemon caress his hair. 4. "That is a name fit for a king" I love they laughing together on the pun.

[@jacobbenear2206]

Why is he so old but his brother is so Fucking young?

[@user-df8lp9zq8s]

@@jacobbenear2206 He's sick

[@chingizzhylkybayev8575]

@@jacobbenear2206 he's not super old. He's basically rotting away alive, that's why he looks like this. In the books, Viserys dies at 52. Daemon is supposed to be 47 at his brother's death. While Matt Smith is 39, I have no problem believing he will look exactly the same for the next 8 years.

[@depressed_firefly]

​@@chingizzhylkybayev8575 well, they aged most part of the characters and considering that Rhaenyra was aged then Viserys and Daemon were surely aged too for at least 4-5 years, I guess

[@rishikeshbalakrishnan8790]

Yes, aegon the unworthy followed by Daeron and so on. That lineage extends all the way to the dany and Jon (and interestingly enough, the baratheons too)

[@_river_2633]

I love how Rhae bounces up happily to her father to introduce her children 😭💖

[@javierlopez9789]

Its rhaenyra, rhaenys is also rhae

[@_river_2633]

@@javierlopez9789 Well Rhae is not there, so I just shortened it😂, I wasn’t completely sure of the spelling of her name too so

[@eddiekaspbrak4624]

she’s just so giddy and excited 🥹🥹🥹

[@SelfPhobic]

Notice how Daemon pets baby Viserys on the head, extension of his affection from his brother to his son

[@rahmatmanurung8133]

Oh that is nice detail and meaning

[@DarthSyonFilms]

Fun Fact, that wasn't meant to be part of the scene. Matt Smith was stroking the baby's head because both of them were scared of the prosthetics that Paddy Considine was wearing

[@kbye3179]

The way Rhaenyra said “father” was just adorable 🥹

[@robotzombie4754]

Is like shes holding back tears

[@sheereenazad966]

can't help but melt when daemon caresses little Viserys' hair

[@iloveads123]

Actually Viserys II was the one who continued the blood line of Viserys, being the closest to Daenerys and Jon in the times of the dance...

[@NobleBoss]

Correct but Aegons III line continued until the Blackfyres went supposedly extinct. Viserys II son (Aegon IV) and Aegon III daughter (Daena) had a child (Daemon Blackfyre) who created the rival Targaryen house.

[@iloveads123]

@@NobleBoss yeah but Aegon's IV true born son Daeron was the one who succeded the line

[@fandemusique4693]

@@NobleBoss there's a little headcanon I had then a part of the support to Daemon Blackfyre was due to him being the closest relative of Daeron the young dragon. Although Aegon III still have descendants, the main Plumm line (also the mercenary Plumm) and the Penrose children of his daughter Rhaena, but yeah, the main descendants of Aegon III with real importance, even if they were of bastard Origins, are the Blackfyre.

[@philippeblais8594]

@@fandemusique4693 It took me a while to remember that Princess Daena Targaryen (aegon the 3rd's eldest daughter) is in fact the mother of Daemon Blackfyre. I suppose that is true.

[@DryWell_117]

@@iloveads123 Aegon III had no sons. Viserys II continued the line entirely since Aegon III had no children and Alicent’s children were all dead and descendants were all dead. Hence Viserys II’s line continued through Aegon IV and down to his son, Daeron II and all the way to Rhaegar, Daenerys, and Jon.

[@justbreathe_]

Daemon being sweet with his son is cute. Paddy’s acting is incredible. Emma is so beautiful and regal. The more I look at her face, the more beautiful she gets.

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

They are beautiful!

[@analauramorelrocha2383]

I stan Dad!Daemon

[@tbakhalid4781]

The way he pats little Viserys’s head 😂❤

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

Daemon is their uncle too

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

Actuslly their Mum is their cousin too whereas Daemon is their Great Uncle ​@@nicksmithnutmilk

[@andrewlee1336]

The way she says "father" at 0:34 is incredibly pleasant.

[@justbreathe_]

Her voice is so soothing.

[@chikeh1]

One of the most human scenes in HOTD. A daughter introducing her son to his grandfather. So heart wrenching. The actors played this scene so well and their chemistry with each other is divine

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

Say hi to uncle grandpa Aegon ! Viserys , atleast make some baby noises for uncle grandpa !

[@nickvell4425]

Rhaenyra's and Daemon's children Aegon III and Viserys II Targaryen were lucky that they survived the Dance of the Dragons and become the future kings of Westeros. After the Dance of the Dragons ended they did their best to rule the Seven Kingdoms even without dragons.

[@dutchislax14]

“Lucky” is a loaded word, those boys are about to experience tremendous heartbreak and violence to themselves and their families

[@jordanvalencia9597]

Aegon Dragonbane

[@gis4210]

Not so. Aegon III was dubbed as the Unlucky One after the dance. Aegon II had no choice but to spare his nephew or risk the extinction of House Targaryen. Both his sons, Jaehaerys and Maelor were murdered while his brothers, Aemond and Daeron were killed during the civil war which left him no choice but to wed Aegon "The Younger" to his last remaining daughter, Jaehaera (much to the Greens dismay). Aegon III was said to fear and hated dragons after witnessing Sunfyre devouring his mother, Rhaenyra. He also became very anti-social after his only friend Gaemon attempted to murder him. His only source of happiness came when his brother Viserys returned.

[@tbakhalid4781]

@@gis4210 not to mention Aegon III spent many guilty years because he left in brother Viserys behind in wars of gullet. Only when Viserys came back did Aegon III finally smiled for once.

[@paulabarra5431]

@@gis4210Aegon III actually did rule. And it wasn’t Aegon II that spare Aegon III it was the green that poison Aegon II to save their necks because Cregan and Jeyne Arryn were wiping what remain of the green fleet in the Crownlands and Cregan stark was coming for the responsibles of jace and Rhaenrya’s deaths. Aegon III did rule. After Jahaera died he marry Daenaera whom help to improved his mood a lot. He would attend council yet again he was a small child of 13 when he became king. Then his brother came back on his anniversary with his second wife Daenaera and more life was breath into him. He named his brother hand and Viserys II ruled more than Aegon III did. However, his realm was good considered he basically had a broken kingdom when he got his crown. Than his son Daeron I took over yet Viserys II had to ruled as Daeron conquer Dorne. Then daeron died and Baelor I came in and Viserys had to yet again ruled as Baelor prey and starved himself until he died. Then Viserys II got the crown but died a year later. But In truth Viserys II ruled for 3 kings. His son freaking sucks but we got great warriors from his line. Daeron II, Daemon Blackfyre, bittersteal, blood raven, aemon the white knight, shiera seastar.

[@ib8628]

That baby right there is Viserys II, who would go on to serve as hand of the king to his brother and both of his nephews ... and for a short while, after succession issues yet again, he would serve as King of Westeros. He was right in this scene after all, "Viserys" is a name befitting of a King! Well, maybe except Dany's older brother.

[@theflashgordon193]

oh our viserys was name after HOTD one. It never click for some reason.

[@kryztyn127]

My man Viserys actually ran the realm. See his nephew conquered Dorn while he was left to run the kingdom. Then his other nephew didnt sire any children. I think his most fatal flaw is marrying his son Aegon to his sister Naerys. Then again gotta keep the Targaryen blood pure. Also lets not forget that he was the least traumatized Targaryen at the end of the Dance. He knew his mom died but he never experienced firsthand seeing her death, nor was his young adult life full of assasination attempts, instead he was a wealthy hostage of overseas.

[@Prodigi50]

Dany’s older brother went through so much trauma that I feel like he might’ve been a decent ruler if he hadn’t been “the Beggar King”.

[@karntherandom1125]

@@Prodigi50 Even if he’s not King, he would still be a better person. Dany mentioned in the books on several occasions that the pressure he went under just to provide for himself and her and having to sell their mother’s crown burned away all the joy and warmth in him, leaving behind a cruel and bitter man. The fact that Dany, at the start of the series (both in Book and TV) was sheltered, not malnourished, can speak Valyrian (later revealed), and even had her virginity intact meant her brother must have had done something right.

[@Borderose]

@@kryztyn127 His mistake was not realizing his eldest son should have been tossed into the Narrow Sea. Things would have been sooo different for Westeros had Viserys II lived longer, and had Aemon the Dragonknight become King Aemon I instead. Naerys would have had a happier life too, as she and Aemon adored each other. And even should the love between them cool? He probably would have allowed Naerys to retire and be a Septa like she always wanted. Aegon IV was just the, ughh, worst.

[@sarahconnor13]

Three Targaryen Kings and a Queen in a single scene, and they all love each other. How beautiful.

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

Daemon was King Of The Narrow Sea . I don't know if that counts though

[@Nihilanth]

"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her [...] mother, if you could see my life, i cry as i laugh but my future remains grey and my heart too" - Aegon III coded after the dance 🥺

[@tbakhalid4781]

Man Aegon III was so depressed😢 I just wanted to hug him.

[@juvyclown7494]

Is this from the books? If it is, then which one?

[@mnicolemortensen7]

​@@juvyclown7494 fire and blood

[@Piotr12396]

😞😭😭😭

[@Noone91875]

Man! Man! Rhanyra is many things. But she is a very good mother. And also a rightful queen..

[@bleedingcrystal4722]

This is the happiest we will ever see Rhaenyra and Emma nailed it. This is what she wanted above all. To be with Daemon and to give Viscerys grandchildren he could truly adore. Matt nailed it too with the heartbreaking look on his face knowing him and his brother will never get to have the relationship that both are finally ready to have but it’s too late. Paddy’s brilliance here goes without even having to say.

[@philippeblais8594]

"A name fit for a king." Funny since in the distant future. Prince Viserys would become King Viserys the 2nd.

[@Bionickpunk]

Yep, after Baelor never produces an heir cause of his religious devotion.

[@masterplokoon8803]

@@Bionickpunk and Daeron gets himself killed in Dorne without an heir.

[@baz5042]

It’s some nice little foreshadowing. But also a tragic story, that will be great to see unfold.

[@greenforce68]

Daemon wanted to be the Hand for his brother to protect him. but Vis never grant him the honor. turns out both of Daemon's boys casually served as a pair of King and Hand 🥺

[@hidayatoceandar5004]

I hope this show would end as Visery II as a King just like it started Viserys I ascended as King

[@iris-xo]

Rhaenyra just screams royalty... she's so ethereal and genuine... like she's just everything, it's sad how much she's slandered by the public because she goes against the norm in that time period

[@ace_9976]

She abandoned her father to the hightowers, committed adultery, lied to her best friend and is lying to everyone about the legitimacy of her children. The only person who cared for viserys in this episode was Daemon.

[@kauetadaieski3131]

Maegor with tits, she was terrible lol

[@mac2857]

Well she goes against the norm in our time period as well by marrying her uncle

[@theboy1625]

@@mac2857 getteeem

[@iolinaleilanirimi9896]

Too bad she didn’t take those qualities into her reign 🥴

[@CW-rx2js]

“Princess Rhaenyra was a different matter. Daemon spent long hours in her company, enthralling her with tales of his journeys and battles. He gave her pearls and silks and books and a jade tiara said once to have belonged to the Empress of Leng, read poems to her, dined with her, hawked with her, sailed with her, entertained her by making mock of the greens at court, the “lickspittles” fawing over Queen Alicent and her children. He praised her beauty, declaring her to be the fairest maid in all the seven Kingdoms.” - fire and blood

[@Balt0cat1983]

That's one of my favorite lines in all of F & B.

[@CW-rx2js]

​@@Balt0cat1983 same

[@norakay9302]

i am glad he saw their children and was happy to see them before he died .. it must have meant alot for rhaenyra to get that blessing from her father

[@alext7500]

I was hoping he would apologize for not letting Daemon to marry Rhaenyra

[@haileylewis3919]

@@alext7500 I actually think he was regretting it and apologising and that’s why he cried “I’m sorry” repeatedly. Because I think he realised that his daughter and brother were happy together and had he not been so overly protective of Rhaenyra, he and his brother (and Rhaenyra) could’ve had a good relationship during those ten years spent apart. But that’s just my take on it.

[@kylemaclellan7959]

@@alext7500 tbf daemon in the early season was imo not as mature as he is now. Back then he viewed rhanerya as a chess piece, a step close to the throne. Viserys sniffed that out and didn’t want his daughter being used as a political ploy.

[@Gaming_Edison1]

​@@haileylewis3919 can you tell this both son child are of damenon and rehanraya ?

[@haileylewis3919]

@@Gaming_Edison1 Yes, both sons are Rhaenyra’s and Daemon’s together. And in that particular clip she was pregnant with their daughter too.

[@zolarenard2246]

This moment is gold no matter how sad it was. Proud Rhaenyra introduced her full-blood Targaryen sons to her father who immediately gave the aura of proud-father to her. Good job HotD, you really made us care so much about this show!

[@RMFeminine4TheWin]

*Rhaenyra bringing a moment's joy to her dying father is heartwarming.* 👑🛌💖

[@sarahconnor13]

rhaenyra and daemon and their sons are such a beautiful family. I'm so glad aegon and viserys were able to become kings after she died.

[@sarahconnor13]

Viserys looked so happy when he found out his daughter named her son after him. Whether or not we can decide he was a good king, he was certainly a good person.

[@BlastFromThePastTheGoodOldDays]

as sweet as this scene is, that baby's expression when viserys reaches out is hilarious 'uhh you're creepy looking, don't touch me'

[@diannaa.62]

Kids are so genuine 😂

[@hanaehaeri1236]

Also Matt caressing they boy’s head probably to calm him down as it was revealed they cut a few of earlier entrance scene due the boy’s crying uncontrollably not in the mood at all for filming.

[@anthyavila9726]

Yeah, the kids' scenes were in danger of being cut because they weren't in a good mood, likely because they were scared. Probably why Aegon was far away. It's great they were able to make the scene work, because we at least needed Viserys to see his grandchildren before it all goes to sh*t.

[@BlastFromThePastTheGoodOldDays]

@@anthyavila9726 I wonder if it would have worked better if they used dolls and a bit of CGI for realism if the kids were that scared and upset. maybe headshots from behind or more of a focus on Daemon's expression I do wonder why they changed the timeline in the show. in the books Aegon would have been roughly 8 when king Viserys died. young viserys was not much younger than Aegon older kids would be less likely to fear the gruesom appearance than a toddler.

[@anthyavila9726]

@@BlastFromThePastTheGoodOldDays Probably because they needed a huge time jump to make the actresses' switch for the leads less unbelievable. I do wonder how the Dance will play out for these babies since they're just literal babies and won't be able to do the things that child Aegon III and Viserys II are supposed to do.

[@eidokun]

Aegon and Viserys. Two of the most wisest kings, but also very lonely :(

[@iDeathMaximuMII]

Also massive Bros. Aegon III’s happiest moment in life was when he reunited with his brother when he thought he had left young Viserys for dead. Those two were as tight as two brothers could be

[@parrotcracker6629]

Otto and his Greens keep putting doubts into his head, like Rhaenyra and Daemon getting together was somehow strategic to unseat him. Couldn't have helped with everyone thinking they murdered Laenor to get married so that they could wed. But Viserys knowing that his daughter and brother named their child after him, shows just how much they love him. I think this scene is telling because Viserys doesn't automatically react happily learning his other grandson is named Aegon, further enforcing the Greens doubts and fears into Viserys. By naming any child Aegon, is like showing ambition of the parents to see their son be a great ruler but Viserys , when he heard about his youngest grandson being named after him, washed away all those doubts and unmerited fears.

[@soniatsui7606]

I think it really says something about Daemon and Rhaenyra's character and parenting skills that both Aegon III and Viserys II became two of the absolute best Targaryen rulers despite the cards they were dealt while all of Alicent's children (except maybe the daughter) turned out to be assholes or idiots. Rhaenyra, the only child Viserys had a direct hand in raising, would also have been a great queen if she was able to ascend the throne uneventfully instead of being traumatised by the civil war. Really makes you think about how terrible a parenting figure Alicent has been to her children.

[@Mcherri]

Exactly if otto and Alicent hadn’t plunged into the war I reckon she would’ve been a great queen and if the lannisters hadn’t stolen all the gold and money. She would’ve had power at her side of anyone dared question her ruling. She never got a chance to truly rule and aegon the second made her out to be a big villian and wiped her history from the books.

[@kissmyass682]

dont forget Daeron

[@ratikantrout1865]

Please they had nothing to do with the upbringing of viserys and aegon

[@LyricalXilence]

Yes Viserys II was a good king, but can we talk about how awesome a Hand he was? Only comparison is Bloodraven imo.

[@notyetawomen5257]

Aegon the Unhappy, the Broken King: Yeah some parenting skills, probably motivated not to be his mother more like Viserys II being raised by Lys magister not his parents: yeah good thing he wasn't raised by his parents otherwise he would be known as Viserys the other Unhappy king.

[@adamglenen734]

Aegon III and Viserys II, two future kings of Westeros

[@jjs1300000]

Rhaenyra and Daemon did love Viserys.

[@enkidu8511]

Viserys always wanted to be remembered in history and Rhaenyra granted that wish. This is a touching moment for the old dying king because it meant a lot for him.

[@kirak1561]

This scene was just so sweet. Thats why Viserys is the best king, he loved his family & they made him happy.

[@WhoZxViRuZ]

I find it interesting that the winner of the dance of dragons was Daemon Targaryen. All his children survived and held positions of extreme importance and power, the only one who got dogged might’ve been Aegon iii poor kid witnessed too much.

[@alexissimpson5819]

Visenya died. Does she not count? Plus, Viserys and Aegon are just as much Rhaenyra’s children as they are Daemon’s children. Also, Daemon never expressed interest in his children. Her only cared about his own power which he didn’t obtain.

[@Jay-qm8cx]

It is that very baby Viserys that saved the Targaryen dynasty after the Dance of Dragons, and united the realms for many years as Hand to his older brother King Aegon III

[@tbakhalid4781]

Which sometimes makes me think what if Viserys II was the Prince that was promised cause it’s his bloodline that would face off night king.

[@dissisme5311]

Viserys 2's son created another civilwar called the blackfyre rebellions

[@mhlengintswane9052]

Man Viserys loved his Daughter more than anything

[@Allthingsasian]

Daemon is stroking his son’s head 🥺

[@goodfella1234]

sadly he won't be there for his boys to groom them

[@christianvargas1237]

There hasn't been a Game of thrones scene that has made me tear up like this. This whole episode was gold. R.I.P. Viserys 😞what an actor!

[@ldarkllrevanl181]

Viserys II, father of the worst king and the best Knight the 7 kingdoms have ever known

[@maryszka112]

And one of the best hand of the king

[@MiguelLopez-yc2rh]

@@maryszka112 He could have been a better king than his nephews.....but then Aegon IV happened.

[@Apollo_Newsen]

Viserys II father Prince Aemond 'Dragon Knight'

[@akared1099]

Viserys II,grandfather of the TRUE King of the 7 Kingdoms Dearon II and Bloodraven the coolest character in Westeros.

[@priyankajilwani]

Imagine all of this would’ve been avoided if Viserys never chose a second wife and allowed Daemon and Rhaenyra to marry.

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

He was so touched they named the younger one Viserys. It was obvious Rhaenyra would want a son named Viserys after her father but what surprised him was Daemon allowed it. He always thought (because of Otto) that Daemon wanted his throne and didn’t love him. But really Daemon truly loved his big bro and was a huge supporter of him and his claim to the throne.

[@heekapoo]

Viserys II was very similar to his grandpa in the end. The love for his family, his brother and nephews, was always more powerful than anything, he was one of the best HOTK and King.

[@jorgebersabe293]

And dying in strange circumstances too and also his inability to rule his family, which led to the chaos that was Aegon IV, who is basically all of the worst traits of grandpa Daemon and grandma Rhaenyra rolled into one: pride, lust, arrogance, entitlement....

[@greenforce68]

@@jorgebersabe293 Nope. It's not the worst traits of grandpa Daemon and grandma Rhaenyra. It was Targaryen worst traits. Maegor, Saera, Aegon ii, and Aemond had the same traits too, didn't they?

[@Apollo_Newsen]

Viserys I, Aegon III, Viserys II 3 kings in one scene

[@Piotr12396]

And a queen

[@weronikacuryo4220]

The whole scene is just so real and perfect from beginning till the end. Rhaenerya wanting so eagerly to introduce her children to her dying father, her naming her son after Viserys, the king's smile when he acknowledges it. Paddy's acting is outstanding here, you can really see how well he mimicked all the gestures of a dying person AND besides this, showing emotion of a proud father who finally found piece. The "Daemon" to his brother, he must have just understood while seeing his daughter so happy, that Daemon is perhaps a good father and husband, and Viserys was in the wrong the whole time when he didn't want this marriage to happen. It's just too real, how the children start to cry by looking at their ill grandfather, so heartbreaking. I've seen it so many times, how the elderly just want to be involved, and the children are afraid of them because of their looks (if they're not used to seeing old people). Loved this episode.

[@davi1415]

Knowing that Viserys II will become king, it is hearbreaking to know that he is destined to endure the same kind of hardship as his grandfather did.

[@sineshady]

As HOK to Daeron I and Baelor, yes

[@sergiotapia1756]

He was way more competent that Viserys I as an statesman, he controlled the kingdom basically since Aegon's reing all the way to his 2 short years as king before his pasing (or poisoning by his son).

[@oblivious_prime]

​@@sergiotapia1756then he was (probably) poisoned by his shitstain of a son, Aegon IV, aka Aegon the Unworthy, possibly the worst Targaryen king along with Aerys the Mad King...

[@Yuvaldyn]

So fierce and mighty, the future winners of the Dance of dragons

[@emileblanche5868]

In a manner of speaking… yes.

[@KingDizzo86]

I don’t know if I could say Aegon III won. The Dance traumatized him so deeply, he lived most of his life a recluse. I’d say Viserys II was the only winner

[@Yuvaldyn]

@@KingDizzo86 It was to give a positive light to the comment but yeah, the dance has no winners, only few survivors. They somewhat "win" cuz they rule after.

[@antoinealbatros8420]

SPOILER: I really doubt there was any winner since both figures representing each side died horribly. As another comment mentioned : there were no winners but survivors

[@rafz9147]

@@antoinealbatros8420 the greens where completely wiped out, while Daemon & rhaenyra's sons go on to become kings and future targaryen monarchs are directly descend from them. So I'm that sense you can say blacks won

[@Bayard1503]

Yes, a name fit for a king... the writers knew what they were doing.

[@danieldelrosario7447]

“Name fit for a king”- very fitting, seeing as it would be the younger Viserys who would continue House Targaryen.

[@naeriontargaryen6818]

Aegon and Viserys, Sons of Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen. The Future Kings of the Realm.

[@CH-zc8qx]

If only Viserys gave Rhaenyra's hand to Daemon when he asked, imagine how much bloodshed could've been avoided, how much happier their family would've been. The Targaryen dynasty wouldn't have started to decline so soon after. Both Aegon III and Viserys II go on to become decent people and kings. For all their faults, both Rhaenyra and Daemon seem to be good parents.

[@tbakhalid4781]

But we can’t cause Daemon and Rhaenyra getting together early on would meant they’ll lose the support of turnstone because of house Royce. Likewise Rhaenyra and her bloodline would’ve had a great reign.

[@tariizm1500]

or if he just declared young Aegon or Viserys heir to the Iron Throne... Greens cant rebelled in that case and Blacks especially Rhaenyra and Daemon would happily accept it and if Otto remained as hand of the king or Corlys Velaryon/Cregan Stark named hand to young Aegon or Viserys all that drama would not happen and untill heir to come age Daemon or Rhaenyra would ruled...

[@niajones992]

I honestly think this scene just confirms what Viserys believed about “the prince that was promised”prophecy and making Rhaenyra his heir most likely calmed his nerves once he met his grandsons from Daemon & Rhaenyra.

[@EloImFizzy]

Can't believe we're looking at the grandfathers of the one true king himself.

[@arawn1061]

Who, Stannis? Or Daemon Blackfyre?

[@Borderose]

Oh. Oh, no. You did not. Daeron the Good was the One True King.

[@cutlerwalton7313]

Blackfyre sympathizer located. Raven's Teeth inbound.

[@estebang1779]

As his Grace Maekar, first of his name, king of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Protector of the Realm would say: Blackfyre fucking shits

[@aerielblair8333]

I wish the Bobby B bot could be summoned on KZbin. I think he would definitely have something to say about this lol.

[@_starlesssea2209]

“now that is a name fit for a king“ the foreshadowing ✨

[@constanzarosalobo7359]

0:47 Daemon caressing his son's hair so proudly

[@nightangel8087]

King Viserys, Daemon and Rhaenyra are a unit in itself. He wasn't so concerned about alicient and his children with her.

[@Mcherri]

I personally think rhaenerya would’ve been a great queen had otto and alicent not plunged into war and the lannisters not have stolen all the gold.

[@chipmunkpark8826]

Viserys II was indeed a good king

[@bataahuu8308]

Good man but not good king

[@julierenthlei7022]

Yes a worthy king than Aegon III, but Aegon the younger is just traumatized. And the line will continue with Viserys II, love the little nod here. He was given more screentime than Aegon the younger here, love the forshadow.

[@masterplokoon8803]

He was a good hand of the king to his nephews.

[@randomstrategy7679]

@@bataahuu8308 Bruh Viserys II brought house targaryen back to greatness after the dance nearly destroyed it completely. He did it without dragons AND despite having to deal with people like Aegon III and Baelor the Blessed being morons. How can you say he wasn't a good king? Because his actual reign only lasted 1 year? That 1 year was still a really good one.

[@ddandymann]

@@bataahuu8308 You're getting your Viserys' mixed up. The current king in HOTD is Viserys I, we're talking about Viserys II.

[@maekar4667]

Three different kings all in the same room lol.

[@tariizm1500]

actually 4 king 1 queen king of stepstones and the narrow sea Daemon Targaryen and half year queen Rhaenyra :D

[@maekar4667]

@@tariizm1500 Maester Yandel says otherwise, but you’re correct. This could be the only time this many kings all sat in the same room. Without trying to kill one another lol.

[@tariizm1500]

@@maekar4667 yep lol

[@quileter]

Love the way Matt strokes baby viscera’s hair when they tell the king his name.

[@luiscarlosmotasantos729]

I like the family dynamic. How Rhaenyra arrives with a smile and two beautiful children to cheer up her father locked up in the putrid Red Keep and give him back that joy that he had lost. It wasn't for nothing the delight of the kingdom.

[@pedropotter1999]

Viserys II And greatly underestimated, he was the one who kept the realm from collapsing through Daeron I's neglect and Baelor I's madness.

[@itsthatgirl98_]

Viserys II met his grandfather who was a king, he is the son of a queen, brother to a king, hand of the king, he will be king and he will have a son who will be king.

[@user-lb9xw4xf2q]

It's not every day one gains two nephews and two grandsons, yet only need to buy two birthday presents.

[@luigicavallo270]

"Finally! Blonde haired children! Who's the father?" "Daemon!" "Seven bloody buggering Hells, Rhaenyra!"

[@hannahpatwell5435]

Baby virserys is the most adorable baby, those blonde curls 😍

[@CyberJoeyO]

Viserys was a family man to his core. He knew Daemon would always be a rogue and Rhaenyra’s eldest sons were illegitimate. But he loved his family dearly and nothing made him happier. 😢

[@Alejojojo6]

Future kings Aegon III and Viserys II right there

[@Emy-fv5ny]

Their children are adorable. 😃

[@JJDK485]

That's the Aegon he wanted to become the heir. 😂😂😂

[@baloney2271]

That brief exchange between Daemon and Viserys with just calling each other’s names is so pure.

[@christinahutchinson2884]

Aegons innocent toddler babbling in the background is so cute 😭😭❤️ & how tf I know that’s Aegon it could’ve been Viserys ii

[@amitshukla375]

Daemon🔥 Rhaenyra❤ Viserys😭

[@domina7909]

Even in immense pain he still shows love for his daughter and such a proud grandsire

[@renolove3218]

I just loved this scene so much. The way that Viserys just lights up when he sees his grandchildren. I love the little detail that the childrens names are names that Rhaenyra picked. I’m so scared to watch the dance of dragons, it’s going to be brutal

[@SmallTownResident]

That awkward moment when you meet your grandsons who also happen to be your nephews.

[@JJchi834]

This is the family he needs. Marrying Alicent was his big mistake that destroyed the kingdom

[@ACinemafanatic]

All because Otto wanted to manipulate and control things and because he was afraid and hated daemon. He was just a stupid coward and ended up making his family the pawns of his game and it’s definitely gonna backfire in his face

[@joshuagcwong734]

Man loved his daughter and brother more than anything in the world. Little fucked up, but I cry 😂🥲

[@carlosaugustodinizgarcia3526]

Funny that the adult Aegon the younger (son of Rhaenyra) looked like Matt Smith in Fire and Blood.The art was done years before the casting of HOTD.

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

Amazing how destroyed his body is (they did an amazing job), superb acting too. I also love that Daemon calls him "brother", It's like a constant reminder of their connection and that really cares about him. This 2nd time skip was a wise choice, you really feel the passage of time even if you don't watch the show. Before, time and death felt just like something sad to me cause i was only looking through an individual perspective but seeing in terms of humanity now i feel a certain pleasure in seeing the people around me evolve and change, whether is getting mature or being substituted by someone else.

[@TitaMorris]

I can't deal with the scene, to me, Viserys' condition presents all the rot his soul had to endure because of the family rivalry while his body rotted because of the disease. Emma as Rhaenyra is simply ethereal and beautiful and so very elegant, she is so sweet and close to her boys, older and younger, not pushing Jake over Valyrian, holding little Luke and guarding him with her body when Alice went for his eye and now holding Joffrey's hand and Viserys looks so calm in his mom's arms... And Daemon looks so humbled by the suffering of his brother, the only two times he looks passive is here and every time Rhaenyra tested his feelings and boundaries... She called him "my love" and Viserys' dying whisper was "My Love" for poor Aemma and all the guilt he carried and ate at him for what he did.... I can't, I want to stop and get off the train here where 'Nyra is still pregnant with Visenya and Viserys finally found peace

[@greenforce68]

Notice how sad Daemon looked, seeing his only brother. It's been 6 years Viz hasn't seen his only child. He must've missed her terribly it worsen his health

[@lisas3545]

It's always.."what if" in Martin's book. It's "should have, could have, would have." It's all about decisions and consequences which is what we all deal with in the real world. Viserys banished Daemon to keep him away from Rhaenyra. Even at Laena's funeral, Daemon still had not forgiven him. Here, Viserys accepts their marriage and their children - he is so deeply touched and is so happy in this scene with his 100% Targ family. It reminds us all, what could have been 16 years ago had Viserys not wanted to please the Lords in his court. He sees how happy they are as well, which makes him happy.

[@danielkidd1012]

its not his only child but his first and only with his first wife.

[@ben1ben2ben1]

@@danielkidd1012 I think its a joke because Viserys called Rhyaenyra his only child in this episode

[@greenforce68]

@@lisas3545 you mean the emotional burst he had at the dining table was low key a regret?

[@lisas3545]

@@ben1ben2ben1 It's clear that Viserys has a special love for Rhaenrya. I doubt anyone would argue that.

[@sonailee3619]

"that is a name fit for a king" he would never know how god damn right he would be about that one

[@AtomowyWaginator]

0:35 look at his expression... He would be perfect grandpa :(

[@kanchisharma130]

So.. finally Viscerys found the successor he was dreaming for..

[@rorironan4840]

Aegon III. I've been waiting for them to finally show his character. Team Black 🖤

[@WinterS0lstice]

“He loved us..He was a good man…but a weak man…a weak man who nearly destroyed our house and name” -Tywin Lannister speaking about his father Tytos. Viserys was a decent king, but indulged his daughter too much & let his court fill with sycophants and schemers.

[@Jessy_Silva9]

Indeed. Rhaenyra grew up spoiled, she single-handedly weakened her position giving birth to 3 children with 'dark rumors', it was better if she hadn't given birth at all because bastards are stigmatized in Westeros. I don't think she ever thought about the ruler she wants to become before she made the bad decision to have children with a lover. She is passionate like her father, imagining herself finding love in such a toxic place, Rhaenyra is a dreamer.

[@Prodigi50]

Viserys also had a spine in comparison to Tytos. Tytos would laugh off blatant mockery and disrespect. Viserys isn’t like that.

[@WinterS0lstice]

"I don't think she ever thought about the ruler she wants to become" this is my main critique of ALL the contenders for the Throne in HotD. I genuinely have no idea WHY either Rhaenyra or Allicent want to rule other than "my dad promised me it" or "I had sex with your dad for 20 years so it's mine/my children's" In GoT you could tell what each contender wanted their rule to be like Cersei wanted a Lannister dynasty with de-tabooed incest with her as the power behind the scenes Stannis wanted a Lawful-Neutral-to-a-fault realm based on traditional justice even Joffrey expressed ideas about creating a unified army of the Realm & outlawing buggery

[@WinterS0lstice]

@Lurking Carrier I didn't say it was a GOOD idea. I said it was an in-show articulated aspiration for how he wanted to rule. which is so-far missing from HotD

[@countlitmogaphil392]

just in relation to that one line, absolutely apt analogy.... but in direct comparison with the character of Tytos, Viserys is much more powerful. He was rather weak willed, but he was decisive and firm and not easily swayed from his decisions once he had made them. He wouldnt stand mockery and certainly imbibed the majesty of a king. He was smart enough to know when he was being manipulated or lied to but played along when he felt it was in his favour, he only deluded himself when it served him. Whether it was being set up with Alicent or being blind to Rhaenyra's bastards, he did all of that consciously. The way viserys stands up against anyone who threatens his family is not something the weak tytos could do.

[@Laura-wj8ti]

4 Targaryen rulers in one scene

[@Laura-wj8ti]

@@junayed32461 ok

[@hereiam8]

@@junayed32461 ok

[@darklordnier]

Dameon love his brother so much he only want to be his brother Hand of the King he never wanted the throne for himself.

[@murrhurr4480]

You damn right it's a good name.. Viserys ii was hailed as the second Jaehaerys i.

[@fionagriffith4129]

Viserys did his best to be a good king and father while surrounded by vipers and bereaved of his beloved Aemma. He loved his family and wanted them to thrive and unite as Targaryen’s. Rhaenyra was never happier I think in those years with the man she has always loved and her children who were all the lights of her life regardless of which man’s name was on the birth certificate.

[@kellywilliams5088]

I heard that someone on the show said she was sure the boys would be cut from the scene because they were a bit cranky that day. But when they got upset it was 100% believable because they were looking at someone who didn't look like a person to them. He was scary. I can't say I wouldn't have been scared too. Great scene though, Viserys is so delighted as are mom and dad. ❤️

[@Alejojojo6]

It's through this little Viserys (future Viserys II) that the line of the Targaryens went on to survive, being the direct ancestor of Daenerys.

[@captainvalourous6668]

Sadly he also sired the Blackfyres thanks to his shitty son 😢

[@lordofmadness5346]

The blackfyres are also descendants of Aegon iii through his daughter Daena the defiant (mother of daemon Blackfyre)

[@Alejojojo6]

@@lordofmadness5346 yeah through Daena, eldest daughter of Aegon iii and third of his 5 kids.