re: House of the Dragon S1E3--Official Thread; “Second of His Name”

I don't believe that Viserys ever fought in battle as his grandfather ruled over a very peaceful and prosperous reign.

I think in some ways he sees himself in the deer.He seems to be slowly wasting away and can probably feel death closing in on him just like the deer trapped there while they both are surrounded by all the lords and retainers. He wants to do right by his daughter but as he told her earlier even he does not exist above duty and tradition and the pressure is getting to him.

Seeing him drown his sorrows with alcohol reminds me of later stage Robert Baratheon. Another guy who had good intentions but wasn't fit to be king.