Hannibal

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Thursday 10:00 PM on NBC Premiered Apr 04, 2013 In Season

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AIRED ON 5/23/2013

Season 1 : Episode 8

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AIRS ON 5/30/2013

Season 1 : Episode 9

Show Summary

In this new drama from Bryan Fuller, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) comes to life. The characters are based on those from Thomas Harris' novels. Gifted criminal profile Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) has a unique way of thinking and can empathize with anyone, making it easy for him to figure out how a killer thinks. Needing the help of an expert when a twisted killer becomes too complicated for Will, he joins up with Dr. Lecter, one of the top psychiatrists in the country. Will and Hannibal (only the audience knows he's a serial killer) develop a talented partnership and seem unstoppable when it comes to catching criminals.

Other characters include Dr. Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne), head of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit. His job is to catch the most heinous serial killers and Will is his most valuable tool. Dr. Alana Bloom (Caroline Dhavernas), a former psychology professor, is an FBI consultant and Will's co-worker. Dr. Lecter was her mentor and she disagrees with him when it comes to his unconventional treatments. Members of the Behavioral Science Unit include Beverly Katz (Hettienne Park) who specializes in fibers. She always treats Will like everyone else and not someone special, something he appreciates. Jimmy Price (Scott Thompson) is a master of forensics and technology. Brian Zeller (Aaron Abrams) works with Katz and uses his medical degree to determine cause of death. He is arrogant and competitive which makes him at odd with Will. Outside the group is tabloid blogger Freddie Lounds (Lara Jean Chorostecki) who is out to use Will and the FBI for her next sensational expose.

Bryan Fuller is a writer and executive producer along with Martha De Laurentiis, Sara Colleton, Jesse Alexander and Katie O'Connell. David Slade is the director and executive producer for the series pilot.

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  • Perfect

    10
    I absolutely love this show, I've been waiting for a new tv show that is actually worth watching and this is definitely it! 10/10

    I really hope it doesn't get cancelled I'll be so angry if it does.
  • BEAUTIFUL

    10
    This show is beautiful. Every part of it is so aesthetically pleasing! The direction, the sets, the music, the acting, the writing; everything is flawless, except the characters. Every character has so many flaws that you can't help but fall in love with each of them. Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen are phenomenal. Amazing show.
  • Hannibal is amazing.

    10
    This is a well crafted show, the characters are well developed and while it is filled with gore not any more than Dexter or some of the scenes in Criminal Minds. I think what shocks people most are the scenes where hannibal is preparing his "meat" and the repugnance of even the idea of cannibalism. The actors are superb in creating very complex characters and the writing is awesome. The audience is aware of who and what Hannibal is and will be in the future, but this show is about his relationships with those who are profiling him. It is sort of a game as to who is the better profiler as Hannibal teases and stays a hair ahead of the very people who are looking for him. Will Graham is haunted by his ability to identify with the killers so much that he risks losing his own identity and struggles with the killer within.

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  • Amazing series!

    10
    I love this series. I was curious about this enough to watch the pilot and I am glad I did because it beat all of my expectations. There just isn't quality like this in network TV and I wonder if it would fare better on cable. How can anyone say this moves too slow? The dialog makes the show even more fascinating. Just watched the "fromage" episode and that fight scene between Hannibal and Tobias was awesome! I lost hope in network TV drivel many years ago, but this show (along with Community) restores my faith that quality can exist on network TV. This is one of my favorites right up there with Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones. Simply outstanding!moreless
  • Masterpiece

    10
    Its about time a network finally got the recipe right with Hannibal. Now if they can be smart and not cancel the show. Continue to keep at as a 12 episode season. I am sure that by the second season the ratings will improve. Each week there is always a new treat in store for us viewers. This show is so delicious!!!!
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