There are a number of reasons for this, all of which become magnified after their family falls apart.
Whatever connection they share, while it certainly remains, becomes further fractured as the years wear on.
It doesn’t help matters that, at the time she needed him most, he pushes her away.
As Viserys drowns in his own regret,he becomes blind to the needs of his daughter.
The extent of honor provided by this opportunity is immeasurable, as is the depth of his love.
But the act appears less sincere when he turns around and marries Alicent Hightower (Emily CareyandOlivia Cooke).
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Rhaenyra and Viserys are no exception, and the show emphasizes just how deep the pain goes.
After Aemma’s death, the distance between the two is greater than that of the Narrow Sea.
Each of these decisions proves to have lasting effects on not only the realm but the bond between them.
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Through his actions,Rhaenyra lost the only person who understood her.
Through her actions, Viserys risks his stability as ruler of the realm.
Through other people, they seek the closeness they once had as a family.
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It’s also clear in the way she governs the kingdom.
Too many times, Viserys proved himself to be oblivious to the true conflict within his family.
In the finale, Rhaenyra makes this same mistake.
House of the Dragonis many things and promotes many foundational ideals.
The first season ofHouse of the Dragonis now available to stream on HBO Max.
