Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
"He's actually suffering from a form of leprosy. His body is deteriorating, his bones are deteriorating. He is not actually old. He's still a young man in there. He's just, unfortunately, got this thing that's taken over his body."appears to be distancing itself from its original on-page narrative. The message, however, remains much the same.
In the book, Viserys' debilitating affliction appears to stem from the cut he received on the Iron Throne. Though not explicitly explained inHis poor health has also been chalked up to the rampant inbreeding in the Targaryen lineage, however his unhealed lesions as a result of the cuts received from the throne are interpreted in one key way: as a judgement – by the throne itself – on his leadership.
It is no accident that his accelerated decline happens during a time in his reign when he is losing control. He relies too heavily on others to help inform his decisions, both politically and within his family. The creators make a point of depicting Viserys as drastically weaker much earlier on in his life compared with the book. His inability to bounce back, as a youthful king should, is presumably to insinuate that this is a reflection of his abilities as sovereign.
In the podcast Considine added:"[His illness] becomes a metaphor for being king, and the stress and strain that it puts on you, and what it does to you physically, what it does to you mentally."This reinforces the implications of Viserys' nicking himself on the throne. He is not fit to lead. Best Entertainment and Tech Deals
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