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Hannibal(TV series)

Hannibalis an Americanpsychological horror-thrillertelevision series developed byBryan FullerforNBC.The series is based on characters and elements appearing inThomas Harris' novelsRed Dragon(1981),Hannibal(1999), andHannibal Rising(2006) and focuses on the relationship betweenFederal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) special investigatorWill Graham(Hugh Dancy) andDr. Hannibal Lecter(Mads Mikkelsen), aforensic psychiatristdestined to become Graham's most cunning enemy and, at the same time, the only person who can understand him.

Hannibal
Genre
Based onCharacters fromRed Dragon
byThomas Harris
Developed byBryan Fuller
ShowrunnerBryan Fuller
Starring
ComposerBrian Reitzell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons3
No.of episodes39(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locations
Cinematography
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseApril 4, 2013(2013-04-04)–
August 29, 2015(2015-08-29)

The series received a 13-episode order for its first season.[5]David Sladeexecutive produced and directed the first episode. The series premiered on NBC on April 4, 2013.[6]On May 9, 2014, NBC renewedHannibalfor a third season, which premiered on June 4, 2015. On June 22, 2015, NBC canceledHannibalafter three seasons because of low viewership.[7][8]The series finale aired in Canada onCity,on August 27, 2015, and aired two days later in the U.S. on NBC.

The series received critical acclaim, with the performances of the lead actors and the visual style of the show being singled out for praise.[9][10][11][12]The first two seasons each won theSaturn AwardsforBest Network Television Series,while both Mikkelsen and Dancy wonBest Actor,withLaurence FishburnewinningBest Supporting Actorfor season two. The third and final season won the inauguralBest Action-Thriller Television Seriesaward, while guest starRichard Armitagewon Best Supporting Actor. The show has garnered acult followingand is considered by critics and audiences as one of the best series of thehorror genre,and one of the greatest network TV series of all time.[13]

Plot

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FBI profilerWill Grahamis recruited byJack Crawford,the head ofBehavioral Sciencesof the FBI, to help investigate aserial killerinMinnesota.With the investigation weighing heavily on Graham, Crawford decides to have him supervised byforensic psychiatristDr. Hannibal Lecter.Initially, Lecter—who is secretly a serial killer and acannibal—works to manipulate the FBI from within. The bond Lecter builds with Graham begins to threaten his longevity. Lecter is fascinated by Graham's ability to empathize withpsychopathicmurderers and tries to push the boundaries of Graham's fragile sanity to turn him into a killer.

Cast and characters

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Several first season main and recurringHannibalcast members, from left to right:Dancy(Will Graham),Dhavernas(Alana Bloom),Fishburne(Jack Crawford),Abrams(Brian Zeller),Chorostecki(Freddie Lounds),Park(Beverly Katz),Thompson(Jimmy Price),Mikkelsen(Hannibal Lecter).

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Recurring

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  • Raúl EsparzaasFrederick Chilton,administrator of Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
  • Kacey Rohlas Abigail Hobbs, daughter and accomplice of serial killer Garrett Jacob Hobbs, who develops a complicated father-daughter relationship with Lecter.
  • Lara Jean ChorosteckiasFredricka "Freddie" Lounds,a tabloidbloggerand journalist who runs thetrue crimewebsite TattleCrime.
  • Eddie Izzardas Abel Gideon, a transplant surgeon institutionalized forkilling his family,who is led to believe that he is the Chesapeake Ripper by Dr. Chilton.
  • Gina Torresas Phyllis "Bella" Crawford, Jack Crawford's wife, who is suffering from terminallung cancer.
  • Vladimir Jon Cubrt as Garrett Jacob Hobbs, a serial killer known as the Minnesota Shrike.
  • Anna Chlumskyas Miriam Lass, an FBI trainee and Jack Crawford's protégée. She mysteriously disappears while investigating the Chesapeake Ripper. (seasons 1–2)
  • Katharine Isabelleas Margot Verger, one of Lecter's patients; she has suffered years of abuse at the hands of her twin brother, Mason. (seasons 2–3)
  • Michael Pitt(season 2) andJoe Anderson(season 3) asMason Verger,Margot'ssadistictwin brother, who develops several plots to impregnate his sister and bring down Lecter.
  • Cynthia Nixonas Kade Prurnell, an investigator for the Office of the Inspector General. (season 2)
  • Jonathan Tuckeras Matthew Brown, a psychopathic hospital orderly intrigued by Will who attempts to kill Hannibal. (season 2)
  • Richard ArmitageasFrancis Dolarhyde,a serial killer known as The Tooth Fairy due to his unsightly habit of biting the skin of his victims. (season 3)
  • Fortunato Cerlinoas Rinaldo Pazzi, an Italian inspector who teams up with Jack to search for Lecter. (season 3)
  • Tao Okamotoas Chiyoh, handmaiden to Lecter's aunt, Lady Murasaki. (season 3)
  • Glenn Fleshleras Cordell Doemling, the creepy yet gentle and intelligent nurse to Mason Verger. (season 3)
  • Nina Ariandaas Molly Graham, Will's wife, who helps him overcome his dark past. She continues to support Will when he is asked to return to the FBI. (season 3)
  • Rutina Wesleyas Reba McClane, a blind woman and love interest of Dolarhyde. (season 3)

Production

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Development

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NBC began developing aHannibalseries in 2011 and former head of drama Katie O'Connell brought in her long-time friendBryan Fuller(who had previously served as a writer-producer on NBC'sHeroes) to write a pilot script in November. NBC gave the series a financial commitment before Fuller had completed his script.[14]On February 14, 2012, NBC bypassed the pilot stage of development by giving the series a 13-episode first season based solely on the strength of Fuller's script.[15]The series went into production quickly thereafter.

David Slade,who had previously directedthe pilotfor NBC'sAwake,directed the first episode and served as an executive producer.[16]José Andréswas the series' "culinary cannibal consultant" and advised the crew on proper procedure for preparing human flesh for consumption.[17]

Fuller discussed the limited episode order and the continuing story arc he envisions for the series. "Doing a cable model on network television gives us the opportunity not to dally in our storytelling because we have a lot of real estate to cover". Speaking specifically about the Lecter character, Fuller said, "There is a cheery disposition to our Hannibal. He's not being telegraphed as a villain. If the audience didn't know who he was, they wouldn't see him coming. What we have isAlfred Hitchcock's principle of suspense—show the audience the bomb under the table and let them sweat when it's going to go boom ". He went on to call the relationship between Graham and Lecter as" really a love story ", saying," As Hannibal has said [to Graham] in a couple of the movies, 'You're a lot more like me than you realize'. We'll get to the bottom of exactly what that means over the course of the first two seasons ".[5]

Fuller originally planned for the show to run for seven seasons: the first three consisting of original material, the fourth coveringRed Dragon,the fifthThe Silence of the Lambs,the sixthHannibal,and the seventh an original storyline resolvingHannibal's ending.[18]However, after the conclusion of the second season, Fuller stated he later envisioned the show to run six seasons, incorporating the books into the show in a different way than he originally planned.[19]Season 3 would use material fromHannibal Risingas well asRed Dragonand include a different origin story for Dr. Lecter; the season ultimately also adaptedHannibalas well.[20]Fuller had intended to include other characters from the book series (such asJame GumbandClarice Starling) provided he could get the rights fromMGM.[21]Franklin Froideveaux and Tobias Budge were created because Fuller could not secure the rights toThe Silence of the Lambscharacters Benjamin Raspail and Jame Gumb.[21]Fuller added they also tried to get the rights to Barney Matthews, an orderly at the Baltimore State Hospital, but were denied, thus a character based on Barney appeared in the second season, named Matthew Brown, but the character ended up being an antithesis to the original series' Barney.[22]Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier is named after the character inCreepshowand authorDaphne du Maurier.[23]

Regarding the series' influences, Fuller stated: "When I sat down to the script, I was very consciously saying, 'What wouldDavid Lynchdo with a Hannibal Lecter character? What sort of strange, unexpected places would he take this world?' I'm a great admirer of his work and his aesthetic and his meticulous sound design. Those were all components that I felt very strongly needed to be part of our Hannibal Lecter story. Between Lynch andKubrick,there's a lot of inspiration. "[24]Fuller also citedDavid CronenbergandDario Argentoas influences on the series.[25]Fuller citedTony Scottas an influence for the third season.[3]

Casting

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Hugh Dancywas the first actor to be cast, taking on the role of FBI criminal profiler Will Graham, who seeks help from Lecter in profiling and capturing serial killers.[26]In June 2012,Mads Mikkelsenwas cast as Lecter.[27][28]Soon after this,Laurence Fishburnewas cast as FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit commander Jack Crawford.[29]Caroline Dhavernaswas later cast as Dr. Alana Bloom, a former student of Hannibal Lecter, andHettienne Parkwas cast asCSIBeverly Katz.[30][31]Lara Jean Chorostecki,Kacey Rohl,Scott ThompsonandAaron Abramswere cast in recurring roles.[32][33]

Gina Torres,Laurence Fishburne's wife, had a recurring role as Phyllis "Bella" Crawford, Jack Crawford'sterminally illwife.[34]Ellen Greene,Raúl EsparzaandGillian Andersonwere later cast in recurring roles and appeared later in season one, though Greene actually appeared in only one episode.[35][36][37]Molly Shannon,Eddie IzzardandLance Henriksenguest-starred during the first season.[38][39][40]

Several of the actors on the series have worked with creator Bryan Fuller previously, including Dhavernas, who played the lead role inWonderfalls,[30]and Torres, Greene, Esparza and Shannon, who all appeared in the television seriesPushing Daisies.[37]Chelan Simmonsreprised her role as Gretchen Speck-Horowitz fromWonderfallsin an episode ofHannibal.[41]Ellen Muth,who starred in Fuller'sDead Like Me,guest-starred as a character named Georgia Madchen, a nod to her original character and a "reinterpretation of that character".[42]

David Bowiewas approached for the role of Hannibal's uncle, Robert Lecter, for the second season,[43]but was unavailable for the role.[44]Gillian Andersonreturned as Lecter's psychiatrist, Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier, in multiple episodes for the second season.[45]Eddie Izzard returned as Dr. Abel Gideon for the second season.[46]Cynthia Nixonjoined the recurring cast as Kade Prurnell, an employee of the Office of the Inspector General, who is investigating Jack Crawford's role in the events of the first season.[47]Katharine Isabellejoined the recurring cast as Margot Verger, who was originally described as a potential love interest for Graham, but Fuller later clarified that, as in the novelHannibal,Margot "... is a member of theLGBTcommunity! "[48][49]Michael Pittjoined the recurring cast in the role ofMason Verger,Margot's abusive twin brother.[50]Amanda Plummerguest-starred in the second season, playing Katherine Pimms, an acupuncturist.[51]Jeremy DaviesandChris Diamantopoulosappear in two episodes.[52]

Fuller stated in June 2014 after winning theSaturn AwardforBest Network Television Seriesthat they were told by Bowie's management to ask again for his availability for the third season. He also went on to listDavid Thewlis,Brad Dourif,Kristin Chenoweth,Lee Pace,andAnna Frielas actors he would like to appear on the series.[25]For the third season, Anderson was promoted to series regular after recurring throughout the first two seasons.[53]Tao Okamotowas announced to play Lady Murasaki, Hannibal's enigmatic aunt, in season three,[54]however, Fuller later confirmed at aPaleyFestpanel in New York that Okamoto would in fact be playing the role of Chiyoh, Lady Murasaki's handmaid.[55]For the third season,Joe Andersonreplaced Michael Pitt as Mason Verger, as Pitt decided not to return to the role.[56]In December 2014,Fortunato Cerlinowas announced as portraying Rinaldo Pazzi.[57]In January 2015, several recurring roles were cast, includingRichard ArmitageasFrancis Dolarhyde;Nina Ariandaas Molly Graham, Will's wife;Rutina Wesleyas Reba McClane; andGlenn Fleshleras Dr. Cordell Doemling.[58][59][60][61]In March 2015,Zachary Quintowas cast in a guest-starring role as one of Dr. Du Maurier's patients.[62]Izzard reprised the role of Gideon for the season three premiere, although she was initially hesitant about returning.[63]

Fuller stated that should the series continue, whether for a fourth season or feature film, and should they obtain rights to adaptThe Silence of the Lambs,Elliot Pagewould be his ideal casting for Clarice Starling.[64]

In July 2020, Fuller confirmed that NBC executives had pushed forJohn CusackorHugh Grantto be cast as Lecter, solely based on attracting the most possible viewers for the series, while also saying that the casting ofJames SpaderinThe Blacklistthat year was more akin to what they wanted as a series.[65]David Tennantalso auditioned for Lecter, although Fuller liked Tennant, he felt that Mikkelsen was the right actor for the role.[66]

Filming

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Filming ofHannibaltook place inToronto,Ontario,Canada.[67]The first season began shooting on August 27, 2012.[17]The series began production on the second season in Toronto in August 2013.[43]Filming for season 3 began on October 20, 2014, in Toronto,[68]and some filming of exterior and interior scenes were shot inFlorence, ItalyandPalermo.[69]

Cancellation and proposed revival

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On June 22, 2015, NBC cancelled the series.[8]Fuller initiated talks withAmazon VideoandNetflixfor a renewal.[70]In July 2015, the cast were released after their contracts expired, but Mikkelsen and Dancy have expressed interest in reprising their respective roles if the series is acquired by astreamingservice. However, the series has an exclusive streaming deal with Amazon, making finding a new distributor for the series difficult.[71]On July 6, 2015, it was revealed that discussions with Amazon came to an end as a result of deadlines set by the service as a part of the deal, which Fuller felt would not allow for enough time to conceptualize and produce a new season. Meetings with Netflix were held, but largely due to the prior deal with Amazon, they also decided to pass on the series, and Fuller confirmed the series was still being shopped.[72]On July 11, when asked to elaborate, Fuller commented that Netflix could not renew the series due to Amazon having the exclusive streaming rights, and that Amazon wanted to renew the series, but wanted an immediate debut, while Fuller wanted more time to work on the scripts in advance before shooting. Fuller also stated that he and the producers are exploring the possibility of a feature film.[73]Fuller stated after the finale aired that financing for a film is being looked into, as well as divulging his plannedSilence of the Lambsstoryline and thatStarzcould serve as a potential renewal due to their relationship onAmerican Gods.[74][75][76]Fuller reunited with Anderson to direct aHannibal-themed ad forPETA,which debuted on November 20, 2015.[77]In December 2015, Mikkelsen stated his willingness to return for a potential fourth season, while also stating that everyone involved would be pleased with the run and success of the series if it does not come together.[78]

In March 2016, De Laurentiis blamed online piracy of the series as part of the reason for cancellation.[79]In May 2016, Mikkelsen commented on a possible revival, stating, "It all depends on Bryan. He is the key, the base, the heart. We will wait and see what happens next in his career. But we all know that we can easily pick this up in two or three years, there are breaks in the stories. We could pick it up, say, four years later. If Bryan is up for it, we will all go for it."[80]In June 2016, Fuller stated, "The cast is game, I'm game, it's just a matter of finding the right time where everybody's schedules sync up, but I would love to continue to tell the story with Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen. They're such fantastic collaborators, and one of the most satisfying actor-showrunner relationships I've ever had in this industry. So I would love to continue this story." He also revealed other information dealing with rights: "Two years after the last airing of the show, we can investigate our options [...] August 2017 is when we can actually start talking about it. That's when we would have to see what the rights are for the character and for the story, and see who's interested and how we get it done. I have the story, and the cast is excited for the story, so we're ready to go if somebody wants to go."[81]In December 2016, Fuller confirmed his plans for aSilence of the Lambsminiseries in an interview on theBlumhouse Productionspodcast, stating, "I think the film adaptation is a perfect film, but there are a lot of interesting nooks and crannies in that book to explore in a television series."[82]In August 2017, formal conversations on the revival had begun.[83]In January 2019, Mikkelsen exclusively revealed toBloody Disgustingthat he suspected Fuller to be securing rights toThe Silence of the Lambs,saying in full, "Yeah, I think there's always new hope. I haven't heard anything specific. I know Bryan is still working on some ideas where we can find a new home for this. I also have a strong feeling that everybody who was involved in it would gladly pick up the glove again if that happens [...] I don't know where they looked. That is above my paycheck, but I know they've been talking to different studios. I know that [Fuller] was working to get the rights toSilence of the Lambsso he could get in there and use some of those characters for his own universe. I have a hunch that might be where we're going. "[84]

Episodes

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Main article:List ofHannibalepisodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113April 4, 2013(2013-04-04)June 20, 2013(2013-06-20)
213February 28, 2014(2014-02-28)May 23, 2014(2014-05-23)
313June 4, 2015(2015-06-04)August 27, 2015(2015-08-27)(Canada)
August 29, 2015(2015-08-29)(U.S.)

Broadcast

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Episode order

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The series' fourth episode, "Oeuf",which revolves around kidnapped children who have been brainwashed into murdering their own former families, was pulled from the United States broadcast schedule at the request of creator Bryan Fuller. The episode was still shown in other countries.[85]This was not a result of theBoston Marathon bombingas some reports have indicated, but was actually decided just hours beforehand, and was more likely due to theSandy Hook Elementary School shooting.[86]Fuller said of the decision, "With this episode, it wasn't about the graphic imagery or violence. It was the associations that came with the subject matter that I felt would inhibit the enjoyment of the overall episode. It was my own sensitivity... We want to be respectful of the social climate we're in right now".[87]In lieu of a traditional broadcast, a portion of the episode was broken into a series ofwebisodes,which was made available through various online media outlets.[88]The complete episode was later made available via iTunes and Amazon Video on April 29, 2013, and the episode appears in the order intended on the DVD and Blu-ray release.[89]

Removal by KSL-TV

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On April 29, 2013, NBC affiliateKSL-TVinSalt Lake City, Utahannounced it had pulledHannibalfrom its schedule after four episodes, citing concerns by station management over the drama's graphic violent content and material revolving around the Hannibal Lecter character. The decision (which was among several controversial preemptions made by the station—whose owner,Bonneville International,is a for-profit arm of theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—over the years, predating its 1995 affiliation switch from CBS to NBC) was criticized by Fuller, who compared it to how Russian newspaperPravdastructured its news coverage to fit the narrative of theSoviet Communist Party.(KSL aired the locally produced weekly newsmagazineKSL In Depthin its place.)[90][91]The series was picked up by localCWaffiliateKUCW(which had been regularly used to carry NBC series that were preempted by KSL due to content concerns or unrelated conflicts with local programming).[90][92]

International broadcast

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Citypicked up broadcasting rights in Canada, where the show is filmed, as a mid-season debut.[93]WhenHannibalwas moved to Saturdays onNBCin the middle of the third season, City continued to air the series in its regular Thursday time slot in Canada.[94]

In Europe, one year before originally airing, on April 10, 2012, theProSiebenSat.1 Media Groupacquired the rights to broadcast the series in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark beginning in 2013.[95]Sky Livingstarted broadcasting the show in the UK and Republic of Ireland from May 7, 2013.[96]

In the South Pacific, the series was also broadcast on theSeven Networkin Australia, from mid-April 2013[97]and in New Zealand, the show premiered onTV3on January 25, 2014.[98]The series aired in Latin America throughAXN.[99]InMiddle East and North Africa region,the series was broadcast onOSN.[100]

Censors in Chinaworking on the show replaced the word "kill" with the word "suck" in the subtitles which attracted attention for introducing sexual suggestivity in a number of scenes: for instance, "When you killed Randall, did you fantasize you were killing me?" was rendered as "When you sucked Randall, did you fantasize you were sucking me?" This attracted derision and mocking from social media commentators. The swapping-out of negative words is a common tactic used by Chinese censors.[101]

Reception

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Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per season ofHannibal
Season Timeslot (ET) Episodes First aired Last aired TV season Avg.viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions) 		Date Viewers
(millions)
1 Thursday 10:00 pm 13 April 4, 2013(2013-04-04) 4.36[102] June 20, 2013(2013-06-20) 1.98[103] 2012–13 2.90[104]
2 Friday 10:00 pm 13 February 28, 2014(2014-02-28) 3.27[105] May 23, 2014(2014-05-23) 2.35[106] 2013–14 2.54[107]
3 Thursday 10:00 pm(1–6)
Saturday 10:00 pm(7–13)		 13 June 4, 2015(2015-06-04) 2.57[108] August 29, 2015(2015-08-29) 1.24[109] 2014–15 1.31[110]

Critical response

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Season 1

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Critical response ofHannibal
SeasonRotten TomatoesMetacritic
182% (68 reviews)70 (32 reviews)
298% (45 reviews)88 (14 reviews)
398% (47 reviews)84 (15 reviews)

Reviews for the first season were positive. Onreview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,the first season received anapproval ratingof 82% based on 68 reviews, with an average rating of 7.7/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Hannibalcaters to an intellectual audience that prefers plenty of gore in its psychological thrillers, with a polished presentation of madness. "[111]OnMetacritic,the first season scored 70 out of 100 based on 32 reviews, which constitutes "generally favorable reviews".[112]

Joanne Ostrow ofThe Denver Postpraised the series as "a well constructed, masterfully written piece," but stated that "[the] level of violent imagery is not my cup of tea". She also had high praise for the characters, stating that they are "so compelling, however, that you may give in to the gore-fest."[113]Paul Doro ofShock Till You DropgaveHannibalan 8/10 and said of the series, "The stab at classy horror mostly succeeds due to excellent performances from the leads, genuine suspense and surprises, well-constructed short and long-term mysteries, and an appropriately disconcerting mood that permeates the action right from the start", and praised Hugh Dancy in particular, saying he "does an outstanding job of subtlety conveying how painful human interaction is for him, and despite being abrasive and unpleasant, you are always in his corner and really feel for the guy."[114]Jeff Jensen ofEntertainment Weeklygave the show an A− and called it "finely acted, visually scrumptious, and deliciously subversive."[115]

Brian Lowry ofVarietysaidHannibalis "the tastiest drama the network has introduced in awhile", and had particular praise for the central trio of Dancy, Mikkelsen and Fishburne.[9]Eric Goldman ofIGNgave the series a 9/10, which constitutes a score of "Amazing". He said, "A prequel TV series about Hannibal Lecter has to overcome a lot of preconceptions...But guess what? None of that matters when you actually watch the show, becauseHannibalis terrific. "[116]Linda Stasi ofThe New York Postgave the series two and a half stars out of four, praising the performances and called it "the most beautifully shot and produced show on network TV, with many scenes simply and literally breathtaking".[117]Jeff Simon fromThe Buffalo NewscalledHannibal"deeply sinister" and "brilliant".[118]TheChicago Sun Times'TV critic Lori Rackl said, "Hannibalis a haunting, riveting...drama that has the look and feel of a show audiences have become more accustomed to seeing on cable than broadcast, "and concluded that" It's also extremely well executed...bound to leave viewers hungry for more. "[10]Alan Sepinwall ofHitFixcalledHannibal"creepy, haunting, smart, utterly gorgeous", and the best of this season's serial killer shows.[119]Sepinwall also praised the character of Hannibal, writing he has been made into a believable supervillain without making the police force and others look incompetent.[120]Reflecting on the completed first season,The A.V. Club's Emily VanDerWerff wrote that the series acts as a corrective to the "empty" violence on much of television and "restores the seriousness of purpose to a genre long in need of it...Hannibalis interested in death and murder as a means to glance sidelong at some of life's largest questions. When not functioning as a cop drama, it's an intricately twisted serial-killer thriller, but it's also a surprisingly deep series about psychiatry and the state of the human mind. "VanDerWerff concluded that Fuller had taken a series" that had every reason to be a cheap cash-in and has, instead, turned into one of TV's best shows. "[121]

Other reviews were less favorable. Glenn Garvin fromThe Miami Heraldcalled it "a fast-food hash of poor planning and worse execution", referring to the writing as "a mess of unmemorable dialogue and unworkable characterizations."[122]Matthew Gilbert ofThe Boston Globewas similarly critical, calling the series "rank and depressing," and concluded that it is "shocking, gruesome, and, ultimately, hollow."[123]

Season 2

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On Metacritic, the second season scored 88 out of 100 based on 14 reviews, which constitutes "universal acclaim".[124]On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season scored an approval rating of 98% with an average rating of 9.3/10 based on 45 reviews. The consensus reads: "With powerful imagery and a strong, unpredictable story, season two ofHannibalcontinues to build on the first season's promise. "[125]On April 10, 2014,Hannibalwas voted the winner forHulu's "Best in Show" online competition.[126]

Mark Peters ofSlatecalledHannibal"an engrossing, psychologically dense show that is also visually stunning... the kind of gem seldom found on network TV." He did however note that the female characters were less developed.[127]Matt Zoller Seitz,writing forNew Yorkmagazine heaped praise on the show, calling it "serenely unlike anything else on TV or anything that ever has been on TV."[128]Alan Sepinwall of HitFix continued his praise of the series, highlighting the performances of the lead actors.[129]The A.V. Clubnamed it the best TV series of 2014, and wrote thatHannibalwas "the best, most elegantly designed thrill ride on TV in 2014".[130]

The season two finale was met with universal critical acclaim. Gathering a perfect rating of 10 out of 10 on IGN, reviewer Eric Goldman stated, "Hannibalended its fantastic second season with a thrilling, exciting and audacious series of events "and praised the directing by David Slade.[131]The finale also earned a perfect "A" grade byThe A.V. Club,where reviewer Molly Eichel called it "an entirely perfect cap to this season."[132]Den of Geekreviewer Laura Akers labelled the episode "simply divine" and stated that she has "rarely found [herself] looking forward to a show's return more".[133]Emma Dibdin ofDigital Spyalso heavily praised the episode, specifically Mikkelsen's performance, stating that he is "so convincingly predatory...and so simultaneously scary and sad". She also laid praise on the sound design of the episode by saying that "the integration of a ticking clock worked so well not just in the usual 'time is running out' way, but also a subconscious reminder of Hannibal's manipulation of Will".[134]TV Guidenamed it the best TV episode of 2014.[135]

Season 3

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Season 3 ofHannibalreceived critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, season 3 has an approval rating of 98% with an average rating of 8.9/10 based on 47 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Bryan Fuller serves up another delightfully demented season ofHannibal,featuring a hearty helping of gorgeous gore, paired with a sweet side of twisted humor. "[136]On Metacritic, the season has a score of 84 out of 100 based on 15 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[137]Joshua Rivera ofBusiness Insiderstated that "Hannibalis a show that puts all of its chips on the table, blows up that table, and then builds something even more fascinating from what remains ", and hailed it as one of the best shows on television.[138]Dominic Patten ofDeadline Hollywoodalso gave the first few episodes positive reviews also stating the show returns better than ever.[139]The acting of Mads Mikkelsen and Gillian Anderson was particularly praised, with Bloody Disgusting writing, "Gillian Anderson's performance pushes Mads Mikkelsen in ways never thought possible," while also giving praise to creator and writer Bryan Fuller saying he creates "meticulously detailed scripts that define his characters in completely unpredictable ways." The review concludes by stating season 3 "re-establishesHannibalas the best horror show on television. "[140]Chris Cabin ofSlant Magazinegave it a very positive review, with four stars, and wrote that season 3 is "even more incisively and ambitiously written than the last season, and sporting the most radically expressive imagery currently on television."[141]Jeff JensenofEntertainment Weeklyrated it an "A−" and wrote, "Hannibalremains the most engrossing (and gross) serial-killer drama on television, and the most beautiful. "[142]

Critics' top ten list

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Accolades

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Awards and accolades forHannibal
Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result
2013 Online Film & Television Association Awards Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series Gillian Anderson Nominated
Best New Theme Song in a Series Nominated
Best New Titles Sequence Nominated
Royal Television Society Craft & Design Awards[147] Graphic Design - Titles Nic Benns, Andrew Popplestone, Rodi Kaya, David Slade Won
2014 IGN Awards[148] Best TV Actor Hugh Dancy Nominated
Best TV Horror Series Won
Best TV Villain Mads Mikkelsen Nominated
Best TV Series Nominated
Best New TV Series Won
Saturn Awards[149] Best Network Television Series Won[a]
Best Actor on Television Hugh Dancy Nominated
Mads Mikkelsen Won
Best Guest Star on Television Gina Torres Nominated
Critics' Choice Television Award[150] Best Drama Actor Hugh Dancy Nominated
EWwy Award[151] Best Drama Series Won
Best Guest Actor, Drama Michael Pitt Nominated
Online Film & Television Association Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series Mads Mikkelsen Nominated
2015 Satellite Awards[152] Best Actor – Television Series Drama Mads Mikkelsen Nominated
Best Television Series – Drama Nominated
IGN Awards[153] Best TV Series Won
Best TV Horror Series Won
Best TV Villain Mads Mikkelsen Won
Best TV Episode "Mizumono" Nominated
Saturn Awards Best Network Television Series Won
Best Actor on Television Hugh Dancy Won
Mads Mikkelsen Nominated
Best Supporting Actor on Television Laurence Fishburne Won
Best Supporting Actress on Television Caroline Dhavernas Nominated
Best Guest Star on Television Michael Pitt Nominated
Best DVD or Blu-ray TV Series Season 2 Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2015[154] Best TV Series Nominated
Best TV Actor Hugh Dancy Nominated
Mads Mikkelsen Nominated
Best TV Supporting Actress Gillian Anderson Won
Best TV Makeup/Creature FX Francois Dagenais Nominated
2016 Critics' Choice Television Awards[155] Best Drama Actor Hugh Dancy Nominated
Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series Richard Armitage Nominated
IGN Awards[156] Best TV Series Nominated
Best TV Horror Series Won
Best TV Villain Richard Armitage Won
Best TV Episode "The Wrath of the Lamb" Won
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2016[157] Best TV Series Nominated
Best TV Actor Hugh Dancy Nominated
Mads Mikkelsen Nominated
Best TV Actress Caroline Dhavernas Nominated
Best TV Supporting Actor Richard Armitage Won
Best TV Supporting Actress Gillian Anderson Won
Best TV Makeup/Creature FX Francois Dagenais Nominated
Saturn Awards[158][159] Best Action-Thriller Television Series Won
Best Actor on Television Mads Mikkelsen Nominated
Best Supporting Actor on Television Richard Armitage Won
Best Supporting Actress on Television Gillian Anderson Nominated
Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Visual Effects "Primavera" Nominated
2017 Saturn Awards Best Television DVD Release The Complete Series Collection Won
  1. ^Tied withRevolution

Home media releases

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The first season, including all 13 episodes, was released on Blu-ray and DVD in region 2 on September 2, 2013,[160]in region 1 on September 24, 2013,[161]and in region 4 on September 25, 2013.[162]The region 1 set includes two audio commentaries (by Bryan Fuller, David Slade and Hugh Dancy on "Apéritif" and "Savoureux" ), deleted scenes, gag reel, pilot episode storyboards, four featurettes, and "producer's cut" versions of five episodes.[161]

The second season, including all 13 episodes, was released on Blu-ray and DVD in region 1 on September 16, 2014. Bonus features include episode audio commentaries with cast and crew, several behind-the-scenes featurettes, a gag reel, deleted scenes and the "Post Mortem" webisodes hosted by Scott Thompson.[163]

The third season, including all 13 episodes, was released on Blu-ray and DVD in region 1 on December 8, 2015. Bonus features include ten audio commentaries with cast and crew, producer's cut versions of seven episodes, several behind-the-scenes featurettes, a gag reel, deleted scenes, and the "Post Mortem" webisodes hosted by Scott Thompson.[164]

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