Hannibal (NBC)

I'm sad it is cancelled, but not really surprised, especially with the start of season 3. I suspect it's too heavy for most people. We can only hope that the story wraps up well at the end of season 3.
 
Warren_Paul said:
I'm sad it is cancelled, but not really surprised, especially with the start of season 3. I suspect it's too heavy for most people. We can only hope that the story wraps up well at the end of season 3.
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Never mind season 3, I remember people saying it was boring with nothing happening from the start, some people just can't cope with character development it seems, they want simple untaxing action action action. Once again a series that requires you to actually watch and think is being dumped. I just wish TV executives would stop aiming for the lowest common denominator and just try a little harder.
 
Vladd67 said:
Never mind season 3, I remember people saying it was boring with nothing happening from the start, some people just can't cope with character development it seems, they want simple untaxing action action action. Once again a series that requires you to actually watch and think is being dumped. I just wish TV executives would stop aiming for the lowest common denominator and just try a little harder.
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Unfortunately I see that response a lot. There have been many shows I've loved, especially because of their character development, only to have people around me bash on them because there isn't action, gunfights and killing every second scene. They are like, "nothing's happening." And it frustrates the hell out of me because I don't understand why they fail to recognize the depth of the characters. It's like they don't understand the concept of character development, or don't care to learn more about the characters. The age of instant gratification we live in...
 
Ah, I'm gutted to hear that it's canned. The best series I have seen for a very long time, with the best art direction I have ever seen on television.
I like my Game of Thrones, but I find that it's getting cruder, like they've tested it on teens. This, though, was sophisticated - I wouldn't let a kid watch either, but this is properly explored adult themes, whereas my main concern with GoT would be a kid running round shouting the C word, and threatening sexual violence on anything/anyone that doesn't comply. When I heard that they planned to take the story arc over, I think, seven series, I thought that we wouldn't get to see the whole shebang. But, canned from your network, doesn't necessarily mean that it's gone forever these days. I live in hope - it's too good to not end properly - a special or two to set up into Red Dragon would be cool.
 
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I wouldn't actually be surprised to see Amazon take it - they've got some sort of exclusive streaming rights deal, and they've not yet got a critically-acclaimed darling in their stable. Hannibal would be huge for them!

That said, Amazon are still an unknown quantity in the streaming market, to the point where I wouldn't put it past them to snatch up Hannibal, give it a fourth series, and end it. At least with Netflix, we know that they're willing to commit and go at least four years with a show (which would give us Fuller's full, seven-year vision).
 
Episode 4 "Aperitivo"
I thought it was interesting getting insight into Hannibal Lecter's victims. The intro showing the bullet going through Dr. Chilton's face in slow motion looked really cool. I liked the special effects makeups during his meeting with Mason Verger. I wonder why Michael Pitt didn't return to play the character? Glad to see Alana return. The scenes with Jack and his wife were genuinely touching. The special effects makeup during Mason Verger's reconstructive surgery was gruesome.
Really looking forward to next week.
 
Here's hoping it gets picked up for a 4th season on on some other network.
 
Watched episode 4, it's getting better for me.

Nice to see all the characters back now. Although I thought it felt like Alana healed too quickly, and too completely for the injury she sustained. At some point during the episode she appeared to be walking around perfectly normal. But none of the scenes were shown in chronological order, it seems, which made it a bit confusing to figure out just how much time had passed.
 
Episode 5 "Contorno"
Glad we got another look at the human fire fly at the beginning of the episode such a wild and disturbing visual. Was not expecting Chiyoh to push Will off of the train. I thought they did a good job with detective Pazzi's death scene and Hannibal throwing him out the window his guts splattering on the pavement. The subsequent fight scene between Jack and Hannibal was also quite good and I loved the use of Giaochino Rossini's La gazza ladra playing in the background. Excellent way to end the episode.
 
As far as I'm concerned, even though there are 13 episodes scheduled, episode 7 is the true series finale, considering they've cancelled the show.

Spoilers for those who haven't watched episode 7 yet.

My impression of Hannibal as a TV show has more been a prequel to the book Red Dragon, and now with the events of episode 7 and the preview for episode 8 we appear to at last be caught up to the events of the book.

Hannibal is caught and imprisoned. Episode 8 is set 3 years after the events of episode 7 and is aptly called "The Great Red Dragon."

Looks like episode 8 is going to be leading into "The Tooth Fairy" case of the book Red Dragon. Casting news for episode 8 supports this.

I can only hope that the final episodes of the show quickly wrap up the tooth fairy case so that the show finishes on a good note. Would suck it be left hanging in the middle of an unfinished case -- but I fear that might be what happens...

Otherwise we can safely watch the movies from here on out to get the rest of the story, I suppose, or read the books.
 
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Episode 7 "Digestivo" Great episode!
Excellent intro from Hannibal and Will being captured to Chiyoh saving Jack. I really enjoyed the dialogue during the dinner scene. Cordell's bloody face sliding off of Verger looked insane. Alana and Margot feeding Mason to his own eel was great. I was not expecting Hannibal surrendering to Jack at the end. Red Dragon week!
 
Episode 8 "The Great Red Dragon"
Excellent opening introducing Francis Dolarhyde. Richard Armitage gives a great performance without even saying a word completely sells it solely using mannerisms and body language. Of course they included all the right images, the William Blake painting, the false teeth and broken mirror, even the blood soaked moon ritual. The film wrapping around his face and his head becoming the movie projector was a really cool visual. Interesting how we see from Hannibal's perspective and he doesn't think of himself as being locked up. I really liked how they showed Will going through the house and reliving the Tooth Fairy massacre. Glad to see Scott Thompson return. I'm really excited about the rest of this story arc but sad the show is winding down.
 
Episode 9 "And the Woman Clothed with the Sun..."
Great to see Will and Hannibal reunited and the Abigail Hobbs flashbacks were interesting. The line "Blood leaves the body at a gallop then a stumble" instantly became one of my favorite quotes from the series and I thought some of the dialogue in this episode was quite good. Glad to see Freddy Lounds return. Richard Armitage continues to be good as Francis Dolarhyde and it was nice to see Reba McClane introduced. Will getting into the Tooth Fairy's head was pretty disturbing. The Hannibal and Jack scene was good as well. I was not expecting Dolarhyde to actually call Hannibal.
 
Episode 10 "And the Woman Clothed in the Sun"
Showing the phone conversation from Dolarhyde's perspective was interesting and having him call from Hannibal's office was a nice touch. Actually showing the Great Red Dragon posing with the flames behind him was a really cool visual. Glad to see they included the tiger scene and although I've seen two other versions of it I was still impressed with this. Rutina Wesley looked amazing in that gold dress. Nice to see Zachary Quinto show up seeing him choke and Gillian Anderson reach her arm down his throat was really disturbing. I thought the Hannibal and Will scene was fantastic. Dolarhyde eating the William Blake painting and manhandling Will in the elevator was a great way to end the episode.
 
Episode 11 "...And the Beast from the Sea"
I liked the Dolarhyde and Hannibal scene to open the episode and the CGI transformation looked great. Dolarhyde watching the footage of Will's family was creepy as hell and I couldn't help but feel sorry for Reba. I thought Hannibal's comment about The Tooth Fairy contacting him through personal ads and messages written on toilet paper was a nice nod. Great suspense during the scenes where Dolarhyde stalks Will's family. Dolarhyde beating himself bloody while battling the Red Dragon in his mind was pretty cool. Loved seeing Hannibal in the mask!
So sad there are only two episodes left.
 
Episode 12 "The Number of the Beast Is 666..." Not a bad penultimate episode but for some reason I was expecting a little more.
The Chilton and Dolarhyde scenes were massively creepy though and again I really felt sorry for Reba. Dolarhyde biting off Chilton's lips was brutal and the gore looked great. Chilton on fire tied to the wheelchair was just crazy and the special effects makeup used for his burns was gruesome.
Can't believe there is only one episode left I will be sad when this amazing series is over.
 
Episode 13 "The Wrath of the Lamb"
Richard Armitage is incredibly creepy in this maybe his best performance this season. Excellent performance from Rutina Wesley during the opening scenes as well. The special effects makeup for the burns all over Dr. Chilton was seriously gruesome. I thought the Hannibal and Alana scene was quite good. I liked seeing Will and Jack plot to kill both Hannibal and Dolarhyde. Hannibal using the term "mic drop" was pretty funny. Dolarhyde stabbing Will in the face was crazy and I loved seeing Will and Hannibal work together to kill Dolarhyde. I also really liked the use of CGI dragon wings throughout that scene and his blood flowing into the shape of wings as he was dying was a nice touch. Was not expecting Will to pull Hannibal off the cliff at the end what a way to end a series! Bedelia eating her own legs in the closing scene felt a bit weird though almost felt out of place at that moment.
This show will be dearly missed.
 
Jesse412 said:
Episode 13 "The Wrath of the Lamb"
Richard Armitage is incredibly creepy in this maybe his best performance this season. Excellent performance from Rutina Wesley during the opening scenes as well. The special effects makeup for the burns all over Dr. Chilton was seriously gruesome. I thought the Hannibal and Alana scene was quite good. I liked seeing Will and Jack plot to kill both Hannibal and Dolarhyde. Hannibal using the term "mic drop" was pretty funny. Dolarhyde stabbing Will in the face was crazy and I loved seeing Will and Hannibal work together to kill Dolarhyde. I also really liked the use of CGI dragon wings throughout that scene and his blood flowing into the shape of wings as he was dying was a nice touch. Was not expecting Will to pull Hannibal off the cliff at the end what a way to end a series! Bedelia eating her own legs in the closing scene felt a bit weird though almost felt out of place at that moment.
This show will be dearly missed.
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I agree, it will be missed but it quite an impressive series finale and it does leave the door open . It might still get picked up. (y)
 
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