'Hannibal' Is The Best TV Show That No One Is Watching

I might have to watch this one of these days even though it's on basic network tv.

 

Put it on a cable network and its the must see TV show, its on a basic network so everyone is apprehensive about it. Shame, hopefully it gets past next season. I'm glad the network is giving it a fair chance. Its as good as any show on TV or cable right now, period.

 

We live in a world of remakes. Remakes that never live up to the original. People are weary of those trappings. I think this is one reason why Hannibal has struggled to find a bigger audience. Hannibal is one of the few that defy those odds and have taken something unoriginal and remastered itself into something better than the original product. Anyone not watching this show is missing out.

 

I hate to admit, I have the same snobbish sentiment.

 

hey, after years of producing sh*t, they brought it upon themselves Seth. I just don't trust them to bring me a quality product of substance instead of a mediocre one meant to appeal to the masses that can be watched any given week without needing to know the past.

 

You're right. I haven't watched a network tv show since NYPD Blue.

 

Okay so I sucked it up and gave the show a try since Nabo, Clark, and Finfan have been so adamant about it..... and it's definitely been worth the price of admission so far.

Here's the skinny: it feels like you're watching something on AMC or FX, and if it had profanity sprinkled in, it would feel right at home on HBO b/c it has the feel of True Detective as it grabs you with a similar type of violence, brutality, darkness, and mature themes..... although, Hannibal aired before True Detective so it could be argued that TD's nature is reminiscent of Hannibal's, not the other way around. It's certainly not a show for the haphazard crowd who would rather channel surf than commit to a weekly event. Seems like it has to be tracked from start to finish as it unravels important and defining layers on a weekly basis. You pretty much know where the show is going but you don't really KNOW where it's going or how it'll take you there. Five episodes in so far, each one's subplot has been quite unique and entertaining in and of itself, like the first time you watched Seven, which I'm guessing had some influence on the show.

 

HOLY. F***ING. ****. Just finished the season 2 finale. F*** MY EYES OUT.
stared expressionless in shock at the TV for a minute afterward. face frozen, mouth slightly open, just blinking. heart rate slightly elevated. Epically intense. Can't believe NBC gets away with this much violence, brutality, and gore on basic television, because it's R-rated and then some.

This show utterly chews up Silence of the Lamb, spits it out, and sh-ts all over it.... then persuades Red Dragon & Hannibal Rising to take the bloody fall for it while convincing Man Hunter to slit its own jugular just for the hell of it!!! THIS HANNIBAL IS THE MOTHERF***ING DEVIL, the most ruthless, brilliant, calculated, frightening sonofabich ever created. The f***ing boogeyman tells his kids stories about this Dr Lecter to get them to go to sleep.

Easily, EASILY in my top 3 all time shows with Breaking Bad & The Wire.... and I'm trying to figure out why NOT to put it #1. This makes Dexter look like a goddam after school special in every regard..... including season 1. Utterly flawless. If I ever develop Alzheimer's, this is what I'll be watching. Yes, it's that's good. So good that True Detective is shivering in the corner hoping to not become Hannibal's long pig tartar.

I feel bad for anyone not witnessing this masterpiece.

BTW, found this on the wiki page:

damn, 2 more season before we even broach Buffalo Bill. Exciting. I'm guessing next year or thereafter will be about the Tooth Fairy?

 

Ftfy

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yup you did, which is why I gave it a shot.
You know a show is great when AMC, FX, and everyone else is hoping NBC will drop it so that they can swoop in and pick it up.

Total agree. They really did create a Lecter universe didn't they. It wasn't until the show that I gained enough respect for the type of creative brilliance that the original writer Thomas Harris truly is. Between Harris's foundation for Hannibal and the way Bryan Fuller took it and ran with it... it's... it's just beautiful. There's so much depth to the show, layers upon layers, and normally that might lead to some chaos or confusion, but it all comes together harmoniously with no hard edges, no dangling loose ends, and no wasted space.

I wanna know what happens in season 3.... but at the same time I don't want anything given away in advance.

Spoiler

So do you think Hannibal and Badelia booked their flight together like Bryan Fuller is intimating, or do you think there'll be a twist revealing Badelia was on her way out of the country only to receive a surprise neighbor on the flight?

 

wait, which meaning of Ftfy?

 

How 'bout the unspoken stuff, the f***ing cast? Does it get any better?

Laurence Fishburne, Eddie Izzard, and Gillian Anderson for starters.
Hugh Dancy playing Will Graham puts Edward Norton's portrayal to shame.... to. shame.

Oh yeah, and Mads Mikkelsen playing Hannibal. This is how I equate the two Dr Lecters: Mikkelsen is like Heath Ledger's Joker from TDK, while Anthony Hopkins' version now seems more like Nicholson's Joker from Batman. Hopkins' Hannibal was evil in kind of a fun, playful, overdramatic way, and to me it introduced a sense of him being as crazy as he was brilliant. He presented an air of unpredictability due to mental instability which I felt takes away from his overall level of ruthlessness b/c I as the viewer attribute some of his persona to his mental state rather than free will. He's more animalistic, where you're afraid to be in the same room with him simply b/c you don't know if he'll be able to refrain from ripping your face off due to lack of self control.

Mikkelsen's Lecter on the other hand is incredibly refined, exotic, composed, professional, and fully cognizant of everything and all his actions..... and the reason you don't wanna be alone in a room with this Dr Lecter isn't b/c you're scared of him not being able to control himself; it's b/c you're afraid he's already devised a way to kill you a week ago that's set up for this very encounter, and he'd bleed you out for no other reason than to see if your psychological state during your last few moments matches up with his expectations. This Hannibal is as serious as a heart attack. He'll torture, kill, or psychologically rape you in the name of psychology, as a form self-entertainment, or as an emulation of god's cruelty and randomness. Every bit of his ruthlessness seems attributed to free will rather than being credited to a whacked out mental state, and it makes Mikkelsen's Hannibal one scary sonofabich. Mikkelsen's accent is a great touch as well.

Then there was a grossness about Hopkins' cannibalism, like he was suffering from some sort of affliction.... whereas Mikkelsen's etiquette and ceremonial nature to his people-eating comes across as refined as his character.

 

Spoiler

wait, then why did Hannibal show up at her house in his plastic suit?.... and why was she already outta Dodge when he got there? Regarding her murdered patient, wasn't she granted immunity from that during her sit down at the FBI?

 

gotta agree with you on this one........ per usual.

You know what I've been drinking lately that I think's an outstanding value for what it is? Lagunitas Undercover Ale. I get it for $1.80 a bottle so I'm guessing a 6 pack is pretty reasonable. Anyways, it's an American Strong Ale. 9.7%. 66.6 IBU. Drinks like 6.5%. Great beer if you're in the mood for a DIPA that drinks like an IPA with a malty sweetness backbone to it. These f***ers sneak up on you with how easy they are to drink. Had 5 yesterday in just a few hours and got myself smashed. I'd challenge anyone here to finish a 6 pack within 3 hours. lol

 

I'll definitely rewatch it next year before S3 as well.
The great part is the show isn't remotely close to being burnt out. Gotten 2 years out of it so far with next to no filler space used and still aren't even into the movie stuff yet.

 

I like the parallel between the Joker and Hannibal, its true. I like all versions of the Joker but Ledgers was something new and somehow better. I did like Nicholson a lot though, and I liked Hopkins Hannibal obviously. Mikkelson is the definitive Hannibal, the character is just perfect, the accent, everything down to the wardrobe. The fight scenes with him are great as well, its kind of amazing how he turns from a composed, refined psychologist to a brutal, hand to hand fight in a heartbeat. Just a great character. Hopefully this show runs its course.

 

Yup. I love the way they build Hannibal up and bring to life something that shouldn't be human. Just an unparalleled job of believably creating a super villain right before our eyes. They give him the nose of a blood hound and the mind of a super computer, and then round him out by making him an ex surgeon, a gourmet chef, wine expert, musician, an apparent black belt in something, and whatever else he does in his part time that he's more gifted at than anyone else on the planet who does it full time. It's as great a job as the BBC did bringing Benedict Cumberbatch's near superhero-like Sherlock Holmes to life.

I love the fight scenes and physical encounters b/c to me this Hannibal lends the impression that he doesn't enjoy confrontation b/c he deplores having his culture & refinement compromised, so when he does get pushed that far or senses his hair and clothes are about to get messed up, he gives off this agitated, sinister expression like you just pissed in his cheerios and are about to get royally f***ed up for it.

 

Hey, guess what other show Fishburn's wife also plays on? -Suits.
that's not like a suggestive hint or anything BTW.

 

don't have to tell me twice, I lived in Coconut Grove for a year.
Compared to English cards in the local Hallmark store, Steve Martin's prize shelf on The Jerk had more options. LOL

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Abigail Spencer BTW..... yumyum dim sum.

 

Hope she's not the one on the right.