King Viserys (a middle-aged man with long white hair) stands with his nose bleeding.
King Viserys' death in season one of "House of the Dragon" is one of the most crucial, as it sets off a battle for succession between his children Rhaenyra and Aegon.
  • "House of the Dragon" is no stranger to death, murder, or even fratricide. 
  • Some of the show's most tragic deaths are tied to children and childbirth.
  • From King Viserys' death to Prince Lucerys, we've ranked the top 10 saddest deaths. 

Warning: Major spoilers through season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon."

If you're watching a show in the "Game of Thrones" universe, you should know you're signing up for some pretty devastating character deaths.