I think that's part of why it hasn't taken off. It pulls very few punches (still think it occasionally pulls a couple) and clearly does not belong on NBC. Belongs on HBO, honestly, except for the lack of tits. But its creepiness is entirely appropriate. Every cooking / butchery montage in Hannibal's kitchen is epic.
Additional props need to be given to whoever is doing art direction on this thing, the cinematography is absurdly good for a TV show. Particularly one shot consistently in such cold tones.
Honestly I'm at the point where I'm completely conflicted because Hannibal is such an awesome character that I'm kind of rooting for him, but Will is simultaneously insane and sympathetic so it's hard not to pull for him, too.
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