Hannibal 

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

Creator:

Bryan Fuller

Stars:

Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas

Top Rated TV #195 | Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 23 wins & 47 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Hugh Dancy	...	Will Graham 39 episodes, 2013-2015
Mads Mikkelsen	...	Dr. Hannibal Lecter 39 episodes, 2013-2015
Caroline Dhavernas	...	Dr. Alana Bloom 39 episodes, 2013-2015
Laurence Fishburne	...	Jack Crawford 39 episodes, 2013-2015
Scott Thompson	...	Jimmy Price 27 episodes, 2013-2015
Aaron Abrams	...	Brian Zeller 27 episodes, 2013-2015
Gillian Anderson	...	Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier 22 episodes, 2013-2015
Hettienne Park	...	Beverly Katz 18 episodes, 2013-2014

Storyline

Will Graham is a special consultant with the FBI. He has a special gift whereby he can empathize with any individual and put himself in their shoes. This means he gets to help solve vicious murders, especially those involving serial killers, as he can profile the murderer - their method, motives and personality profile. For a particular case, the FBI also seek the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a highly-respected psychiatrist. Will and Hannibal hit it off, and Will becomes a patient of Hannibal. Little does he know or suspect that Hannibal might be the most wanted serial killer in the US.

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Plot Keywords:

cannibalism | homoeroticism | psychiatrist | blood | criminal profiler | 

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Taglines:

Embrace the madness (Season 2)

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 April 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hannibal

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dino De Laurentiis Company, Living Dead Guy Productions, AXN: Original X Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ellen Muth who played Georgia Lass in Dead Like Me (2003), plays Georgia Madchen. Apart from having the same first name and a last name with the same meaning, both are young women who are still walking around even though they believe they died years before, both help people pass on into the next life (though in different ways), and both physically see people differently than others do. It is one step removed from a crossover.

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Goofs

Throughout the series, Will doesn't exhibit proper lab procedure. In an autopsy suite, if you're going to be near the bodies, gown, apron, gloves booties and goggles/face screen are required as personal protection. Will wears none of these.

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Quotes

Dr. Hannibal Lecter: Before we begin, I must warn you... nothing here is vegetarian.

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Alternate Versions

US TV network versions aired censored versions of some episodes (removing, for example, rear nudity, paintings showing nude figures and some scenes of violence) with a TV-14 rating. These cut versions were released on Blu-ray in the UK, many of which received the more appropriate 18 rating from the BBFC. However, the American Blu-ray editions of the affected episodes are unrated and billed as Producer's Cuts, which restore the previously censored footage.

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Connections

Referenced in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 24 October 2016 (2016)

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Soundtracks

Nocturne for piano in C sharp minor (doubtful), KK Anh.Ia/6
(uncredited)
Written by Frédéric Chopin

User Reviews

Finally, a show with class

If one can put away all the movies aside, store you're memories of them some far off vast empty place in your mind, and watch Hannibal without any recollection of the previous films, Hannibal will blow your mind! This show goes where no one has ever gone before...deep into the mind of Thomas Harris. Deep into the minds of all his characters from Red Dragon.

Will Graham is a memorable character, as well as Hannibal Lector. However, I am most in awe of the Francis Dollarhyde character (which was beautifully depicted in Red Dragon novel) and can't to see the show when he comes into play. I'm curious to see who is going to play Dollarhyde.

My only fear is that I hope the show doesn't get pulled. I hope NBC can continue the show and keep it afresh for each endless season. I know, it's asking a lot. I don't normally what any a lot of shows, but this one's got my undivided attention. Kudos to it's creators and cast. Brilliant work!