BothGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonanalyze what it means to be a good leader.
We see throughout both shows that the Iron Throne has a corrupting influence on those that sit upon it.
Did Bran the Broken really have the greatest story out of all theGame of Thronescharacters?
We see two very different types of Kings in the first seasons ofGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon.
Robert has almost no interest in being King, which is perhaps for the better.
Both leaders have their merits.
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However, Robert has allowed Viserys (Harry Lloyd) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) to remain alive.
This breaks his bond with Ned and ends up increasing Daenerys desire to take back her birthright.
Comparatively, Viserys reign is one of peace and relative prosperity.
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Viserys understands that havinga legitimate heiris critical.
He makes the mistake of keeping close company with the Lannisters.
Its only through the manipulation of Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) that his vision becomes corrupted.
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Unlike Robert, Viserys takes a hard look at his legacy.
He wants to be remembered as a Great King, and becomes more reflective in his older years.
Viserys Has Far More Integrity Than Robert
Robert has no ideals that he sticks to.
He embarrasses the realm with his temper and affairs and is incited into a rage by small quarrels.
Viserys understands this and commits his remaining efforts to trying to keep the peace within his family.
He might have been a mighty warrior, but Robert was not made to rule.
