Hannibal (on NBC) Thread

[Vulcan]

I don't think I'll ever watch it. I can't stand all the gratuitous gore being shown on regular TV lately.

[To Be Quite Honest]

Yes, this last one was too gory for network TV...

[Daradon]

Throw it on HBO and add more!

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by Ark2

So is it still a new serial killer every week? Haven't been watching since episode 2.

There was a new one this week and previews for next week seem to suggest the same.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

I had use the illegal methods, even then it was still hard to find.

I just found it as well. Fortunately I haven't reached it yet since I just started watching the show, so I can watch in order.

edit: apparently what I found was the web episode that had the crimes cut out and made into a 30 minute episode. I will need to look around to find the whole thing

[Alberta_Beef]

Just a question for those coment about a new killer every week. The series will be dedicated and likely end with the catching of Hannibal himself, so while they may have a new case every week right now, the subplots for the future are there to have a long drawn out case involving Hannibal. Plus I am only on episode 3 and they have been working on the 1st case in some regard the entire time.

[GreenLantern2814]

This series really deserves more attention than it's getting... It's understandably a niche show, but I can't remember I saw a show this visually and aurally interesting on network tv. The look of the show is fantastic, the care that goes into framing shots is unheard of in this medium, and the sound helps to accent just how disturbing this subject matter is.

Some of the writing is a little hit and miss, but the performances in general are very compelling, and given what time it's on, I would hope NBC does the right thing and gives this series at least two seasons to find its footing.

[3 Justin 3]

There is a new baddie every week, but it is only 10-15 minutes out of the 42 minute episode. Which in one case means that the main subplots take precedence, however they catch the bad guy rather easily. The aside to the aside though is that I find it more realistic that they find him "easier" than shows that have a new baddie and spend 42 minutes trying to find them, though during the 42 minutes they think they "found him" about 5 times each episode and it is very easy to predict.

[Boblobla]

Finally finished watching all the episodes from my PVR. Great show, super creepy. Hopefully next season has more episodes.

[Daradon]

I just finished it too. Really enjoyed it. Loved it as a reboot, people who have watched will love the ending.

As much as I hate violence in the real world, I do admit, I kinda like it in shows and movies. As long as it's creepy and makes sense. I don't like over the top action violence, and I get tired of horror/slasher violence. But creep me out or make it really interesting, and I'll get behind it. Kinda like how the violence in Seven and the first Saw was really cool, but the rest of the Saw's were just dumb. Seven is still a really good example. Very violent. But creepy and for a purpose, at least for the plot.

Just one thing about this series, I'll put it in spoilers and anyone who is caught up on it can answer in spoilers for me if they like.

Spoiler!

In the final episode, they used the clock test again to prove Will was sick. Hannibal countered with a 'good' clock to further his set-up. Yet we all know the clocks Will gave Hannibal were messed from the start.

Fine, he hid the real ones and somehow faked a good one. However... didn't he show Jack one of Will's real/bad clocks many episodes ago? So wouldn't Jack know about that in the meeting where the 'good' clock was shown and the most recent one was talked about being faked?'

If that's true, and it's not just a horrible mess up on the part of the writers, it must mean Jack really is in on it. I guess that could be, since we are learning more and more people are in on it. Like Abigal, and Hannibal's shrink. Still, felt more like a writing screw up to me.

[Daradon]

To add, I really like this series because of the two main characters. Both are excellent actors, portraying interesting characters. I love the back and forth when the scene get talky. I love Will questioning his sanity, I love trying to figure out Hannibal's true motivations.

Fishburne as Jack is really good too. I still just have such a hard time seeing Scott Thompson as a crime scene investigator, heh.

[Daradon]

Looking back at some of the episodes, I may not have seen what I thought I saw. Maybe I dreamt it. Sometimes my dreams are so real.

Oh god... I'm Will!

[19Yzerman19]

Catching up on this and I cannot believe how completely it flies under the radar or how insanely good it is.

Mads Mikkelson as Hannibal is the best role on TV and this is the best show on any network and it's not close. I'm having difficulty thinking of a better TV show period. There's true detective, but who knows if next season's will be as good as last.

[manwiches]

Agreed. This show is uber creepy though. It's remarkably difficult to watch at times, but it's like a train wreck when it gets to those points. Just so hard to look away.

[19Yzerman19]

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.

[Daradon]

The show is so visual. Not just the dream sequences, and the murders, but they way every single frame is shot. So much symbolism and artistry in each scene.

The acting is unreal too.

I'm getting worried about the murders though. It's caught in that trap of having to one up it each time, and it appears their running out of ideas, plus it's getting less special each time.

[Mike F]

I've now watched all but one episode of this season, but am just not as captivated as last season.

The constant, monotonously dour tone to the show, and the fact that every character has only one, flat emotional state, particularly Will, has killed the show.

Plus, the continual twists they take to keep Hannibal's position status quo are getting ridiculous (though it will eventually change due to the flash-forward at the start of the season).

I'm now watching out of obligation more that excitement.

[Mike F]

Now 10 episodes in, and this show has taken a completely unexpected, and IMO unbelievable, but nonetheless interesting turn.

Spoiler!

Has Will really turned into Hannibal v. 2.0? Does he still mean to destroy Hannibal?

I stand by my earlier comments about the monotonous tone, but the story direction now has me very excited to see how things play out.

[manwiches]

Agreed. This has become one of the shows I can't not watch in a week. My PVR is backing up with other shows because of work and life, but i always make time to catch up on Hannibal at least on Friday nights or Saturday afternoon.

I think this is very under rated and I hope more people tune in, despite the tone and gratuitous nature. I'm getting tired of having no one to talk to about this show. haha.
The direction they're going has definitely intrigued me, and knowing that they have a full story arc and an end game with the series makes this a very compelling watch.

Spoiler!

I agree, I think Will is turning into Hannibal 2.0. my thoughts, he might get there, and in the finale or close to, dies somehow.

I also love how they integrated Mason into it. I didn't quite pick that up when his sister showed up a couple episodes back, then last week's episode with the pigs was my 'aha' moment'.

[Daradon]

I really liked this weeks episode. I can see why some wouldn't like the show or it would be too much for them, it's not for everyone, but I'm rehooked after the last two episodes.

Like the casting for Mason. Good to see the sister back in the mythos as well since they didn't keep the character in the book to movie translation.