House Of The Dragon Ep 8: Perfect Send-Off To Viserys Targaryen - Best Father & An Honorable King
Ever since the critics teased us about Episode 8, fans have been on the edge of their seats. After literally counting hours, we were presented with the episode today morning and the one thing that we all would agree upon is that it is the absolute best tribute and send-off to King Viserys Targaryen. Life came full circle for the beloved character played by Paddy Considine. We began with hating him for pushing his wife Aemma towards her end whe...Read More
Ever since the critics teased us about Episode 8, fans have been on the edge of their seats. After literally counting hours, we were presented with the latest episode of House Of The Dragon today morning and the one thing that we all would agree upon is that it is the absolute best tribute and a perfect send-off to King Viserys Targaryen.
Life came full circle for the beloved character played by Paddy Considine.
We began with hating him for pushing his wife Aemma towards her end when he chose his unborn child over her. However, his redemption in episode 8 when he stepped up one last time for his daughter Princess Rhaenyra solidified our love for him ten-fold.
King Viserys might not have battled wars but he kept his honor and proved to be the best father and King while ruling with utmost sincerity and honesty towards his subjects.
Without getting into the details (we know how much you crib about spoilers), Viserys wanted his entire family to band together and love each other as much as he loved them all.
However, when power comes into the picture, even the deepest bonds are severed.
After episode 8, House Of The Dragon will turn gory as the battle for the Iron Throne will pick up speed. The peaceful days of Viserys¡¯ ruling will be behind us and soon be forgotten as the Hightowers and the Targaryens will lock horns to claim the throne. Dance of the Dragons or the civil war will see destruction and unfolding of many shocking events.
However, that¡¯s a worry for next week. This week is only dedicated to Paddy Considine and his character King Viserys. All the loyal fans have only one thing to say - Paddy should get the Emmy and every other award possible next year for his phenomenal portrayal. Twitter is already buzzing with so many emotions. Check it out for yourself:
He made a good king, but must of all he was a great father.
¡ª ?? ? (@cindelrey_) October 10, 2022
For King Viserys Targaryen, I raise my cup. ??#ViserysTargaryen #KingViserys #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD pic.twitter.com/10tzFoXT8q
Give. This. Man. All. The. Awards #HouseTargaryen #HOTD #kingviserys pic.twitter.com/ou78pe0hiV
¡ª Tyler Quebedeaux (@Frogman625) October 10, 2022
¡°His daughter was his life¡¯s great joy, he [Viserys] often said¡± #houseofthedragon pic.twitter.com/qYdmL1eh9I
¡ª mia | hotd spoilers (@silvcrwings) October 10, 2022
Yooooo can we just take a fuckin hot minute here to appreciate Paddy Considines performance not only in the show but this episode specifically! He absolutely fucking nailed this and huge shout out to the makeup department on set ? RIP Viserys Targaryen #HouseOfTheDragonHBO pic.twitter.com/arMqOToUoi
¡ª Dustin Beaune (@BigNastyTeddy) October 10, 2022
Viserys stretching the hand and saying my love after meeting with aemma, my heart can't take this anymore#HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/kTI9IUSvya
¡ª kiara ? #TeamBlack (@kiara_targaryen) October 10, 2022
¡°Then Viserys of House Targaryen, The first of his name, King of the Andals, The Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms & Protector of the realm, closed his eyes and went to sleep. He never woke¡± - George R.R Martin #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/e5iYOeVxp2
¡ª House Of The Dragon Source (@HOTDsource) October 10, 2022
viserys face rotting away to bone on the side where the hightowers sit and his good eye on the side where rhaenyra and daemon and their family sit, delicious symbolism
¡ª mx bug (@inkbugfic) October 10, 2022
Daemon helping Viserys to his throne and crowning him. And this will be their last memory together. I'm so emotional!#HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD pic.twitter.com/o94H5wGzQk
¡ª May H (@Mayham_H) October 10, 2022
the way BOTH viserys and daemon immediately got their weapons ready when rhaenyra was threatened? pic.twitter.com/ITlHzwZytD
¡ª Vasilisa (@vasilisonka) October 10, 2022
Viserys: I¡¯m surrounded by the people I love and care about most
¡ª hylia | hotd spoilers (@taytaynations) October 10, 2022
What he meant:#hotd #houseofthedragon pic.twitter.com/vjDwAY9KQD
"Then Viserys of House Targaryen closed his eyes and went to sleep. He never woke. He was 52, and had reigned over most of Westeros for 26 years. Then the storm broke, and the dragons danced."#HouseOfTheDragon#HouseOfTheDragonHBO pic.twitter.com/5qHSTwZHyE
¡ª House Of The Dragon TR (@HouseOTDragonTR) October 10, 2022
It is time to bid farewell to the coolest King in the Realm. Paddy Considine was outstanding in his role of King Viserys, thank you for bringing the character to life from page to our screens. We shall never see his like again. ???? #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD pic.twitter.com/bGGZFcsvOU
¡ª out of context house of the dragon (@oochotd) October 10, 2022
The final moment King Viserys will remember of his entire family is them getting along & smiling with one another & you know what, I love that for him #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/14LJtyt1d7
¡ª House Of The Dragon Source (@HOTDsource) October 10, 2022
VISERYS JUST WANTED HIS FAMILY TO LOVE EACH OTHER AND BE HAPPY I STG HE DESERVED BETTER THAN THE HIGHTOWER¡¯S BULLSHIT. PADDY BETTER GET A GD EMMY FOR THIS #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/PJDrdLhTiZ
¡ª allie (@plssnoperceive) October 10, 2022
My favorite moment from the episode.
¡ª toonraider (@ToonRaiderXD) October 10, 2022
"Otto Hightower is a more Honorable than you could ever be."
"He doesn't protect you, I would!"
They had become estranged, but Daemon helped his brother Viserys up those stairs and crowned him. I cried. #HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/e6FK1dLCmq
Viserys calling Rhaenyra his only child.
¡ª ???????? ?? (@_finalgirlx) October 10, 2022
Viserys realising the Prince that was promised would come from her line.
Viserys finally seeing that Daemon was always on his side.#HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/LNlu2Sw8xK
when daemon helped viserys to the throne and placed his fallen crown on his head #HouseOfTheDragon #HouseOfTheDragonEp8 pic.twitter.com/vGOwxcU5dX
¡ª targaryen (@eriktenshagger) October 10, 2022
Viserys said I¡¯m gon¡¯ get out of this bed one last time for my daughter! #hotd #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/c5EPKYSxTu
¡ª Matty (@Juraiacies) October 10, 2022
viserys calling alicent "aemma" in the last episode and calling rhaenyra his "only child" now #houseofthedragon pic.twitter.com/cF42TlHgSC
¡ª mia | hotd spoilers (@silvcrwings) October 10, 2022
Viserys last words were "My Love" and i really think he saw Aemma welcoming him into the afterlife. soulmates reunited again.#HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/lGXnRcAqJ4
¡ª ruby (@fortargaryen) October 10, 2022
Thank You Paddy Considine for being the absolute best King Viserys we could have ever asked for #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/2gnGvul2wB
¡ª House Of The Dragon Source (@HOTDsource) October 10, 2022
viserys calling rhaenyra his only child neglecting all of alicent's kids LMFAOOOO a real king till the very end #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/zsFmJNnAuN
¡ª rhaenyra targaryen's lawyer (@Targ_Nation) October 10, 2022
When Viserys walked into the throne room to defend Rhaenyra and her kids #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD pic.twitter.com/ZBuCs5gO9J
¡ª gandalf the purple (@gandalf_purple) October 10, 2022
House Of The Dragon is streaming on Disney+Hotstar.VISERYS SUPPORTED RHAENYRA TILL HIS LAST BREATH AND SHE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/o8gruuKC94
¡ª ruby (@fortargaryen) October 10, 2022
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