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Hannibal is a new show developed by Bryan Fuller (Star Trek: Voyager, Heroes, Pushing Daisies), based on characters from the novel Red Dragon.
It follows FBI Special Investigator Will Graham, and explores how his relationship with Dr. Hannibal Lector forms and grows. Each episode sees a new murder, with the psychological aftermath of the first murder tying the episodes together.
Hannibal stars Hugh Dancy as Will Graham, Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal, and Laurence Fishburne as Jack Crawford, Will Graham's boss at the FBI. All three actors are fantastic in their respective roles. Mikkelsen in particular manages to take the role of Hannibal out of the Anthony Hopkin's shadow and makes it his own.
The quality of television shows over the past few years has been improving dramatically, with many starting to match and even surpass film. Hannibal is no exception, and has some of the highest production values I've seen on television in a long time.
I have to warn that this is not a show for everyone. The subject matter is gruesome, and the entire show has a deeply sinister feel to it that never lets you get comfortable. I generally have a high tolerance, but Hannibal leaves even me unsettled.
Hannibal airs on NBC on Thursdays in America, and starts tonight on Sky Living in the UK.
It follows FBI Special Investigator Will Graham, and explores how his relationship with Dr. Hannibal Lector forms and grows. Each episode sees a new murder, with the psychological aftermath of the first murder tying the episodes together.
Hannibal stars Hugh Dancy as Will Graham, Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal, and Laurence Fishburne as Jack Crawford, Will Graham's boss at the FBI. All three actors are fantastic in their respective roles. Mikkelsen in particular manages to take the role of Hannibal out of the Anthony Hopkin's shadow and makes it his own.
The quality of television shows over the past few years has been improving dramatically, with many starting to match and even surpass film. Hannibal is no exception, and has some of the highest production values I've seen on television in a long time.
I have to warn that this is not a show for everyone. The subject matter is gruesome, and the entire show has a deeply sinister feel to it that never lets you get comfortable. I generally have a high tolerance, but Hannibal leaves even me unsettled.
Hannibal airs on NBC on Thursdays in America, and starts tonight on Sky Living in the UK.