Hannibal

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Season 2
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 4, 2013
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 723 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 656 out of 723
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 723
  3. Negative: 46 out of 723
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  1. MuraliIKD
    Nov 3, 2019
    5
    The second season gets more absurd purely from a crime drama perspective. To be fair, it doesn't even try to be good - there's practically zero criminal investigation or even amateur-level detective work. So, you must suspend disbelief on that and not think of this as a crime drama. Just focus only on the production values, the gore, at art, CGI, the recipes, the acting, the screenplay,The second season gets more absurd purely from a crime drama perspective. To be fair, it doesn't even try to be good - there's practically zero criminal investigation or even amateur-level detective work. So, you must suspend disbelief on that and not think of this as a crime drama. Just focus only on the production values, the gore, at art, CGI, the recipes, the acting, the screenplay, the mind-games - you'll be able to enjoy it. I mean it - if they had bothered to put in some B-rated crime show level basic of FBI/detective work to show how at least some of the crimes were committed without ever getting caught, and not show every person other than Hannibal as criminally-negligent or insanely-inept, I would have rated this show close to 9 or 10.

    As it stands, I'm being generous with a 5/10 for a season 2. The last 3 episodes take down the score from 9 to 5 for me - 1 point for episodes 11 and 12, and 2 points for the season finale, which is so far beyond absurd that it's almost a spoof of Hannibal; the last action scene looks like a "scary movie" or SNL skit.    … Expand
  2. JLuis_001
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Superior to the first season, more ambitious and dark. It travels paths full of pain despair and its season finale was epic and spectacular. What a great tv series
  3. horcrux2007
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    Season 2 of Hannibal continues the gruesome art of the first season with more focused plot lines, intricately crafted characters and incredible writing. Some moments are a a bit hard to believe, but the amazing cinematography makes up for that.
  4. Hack
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    Hannibal is probably my favourite TV show currently airing, and I watch a lot of good TV. Everything from the acting to the mood is perfect. The cast from top to bottom is fantastic, with the exception of a certain reporter but Mads Mikkelsen absolutely steals the show, he just plays the role perfectly. Hannibal is just so well written and executed, it's hard to believe it doesn't getHannibal is probably my favourite TV show currently airing, and I watch a lot of good TV. Everything from the acting to the mood is perfect. The cast from top to bottom is fantastic, with the exception of a certain reporter but Mads Mikkelsen absolutely steals the show, he just plays the role perfectly. Hannibal is just so well written and executed, it's hard to believe it doesn't get higher ratings. I hope this series continues for many, many more seasons.

    EDIT: It was cancelled way before it's time :(    … Expand
  5. mtg837
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    Wow. Talk about raising the drama, the stakes...heck, raising the bar in general. Hannibal season 2 is an intellectual feast (pun intended) that I intend on seeing through the end.
    Mads Mikkelsen steals the show again, which is really saying something when you consider the gothic gravity that Hugh Dancy and Laurence Fishburne bring to the table. The acting is top notch, the writing    Wow. Talk about raising the drama, the stakes...heck, raising the bar in general. Hannibal season 2 is an intellectual feast (pun intended) that I intend on seeing through the end.
    Mads Mikkelsen steals the show again, which is really saying something when you consider the gothic gravity that Hugh Dancy and Laurence Fishburne bring to the table. The acting is top notch, the writing superb, the art direction has elevated to new heights, and the tension raised to goosebump-inducing levels.
    The creators described last season's relationship between Will and Hannibal as "Cat and Mouse," claiming season two would be more "Cat and Cat." And man were they spot on. Hannibal has been "discovered" by Will Graham, only nobody believes him and he hasn't a shred of evidence to convict him on. Not only that, but he's been framed for Hannibal's crimes. Now Will needs to find his way out, which forces him to sink to Hannibal's ethical level while similarly raising himself to Hannibal's intellectual level. It is a fantastic study on becoming that which you seek, moral confusion, psychological inversion and friendship in the face of loathing. I feel bad for future television programs I grade, because this is the new benchmark for a perfect score.    … Expand
  6. FilmQueen
    Oct 10, 2015
    6
    This is not as good as the first season. The first half of the second season is slow, even boring. The second half somewhat saved it, it brings more creepiness than ever. Yet the finale feels like they just wanted to squeeze everything into a single BIG episode. So in short, the pace of this season is not the best. It's quite stretched out until one big hit.
  7. asmanraj
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    After Pushing Daisies, another brilliant series from Bryan Fuller. Along with Penny Dreadful, this is the most entertaining horror series on American television. The acting is absolutely amazing, as is every other aspect of the show.
  8. callumjsouth
    Aug 18, 2015
    9
    If season 1 lays the ground for greatness with it's intense atmosphere, compelling characters and truly intertwined relationships, Hannibal's second season is a truly earth shattering, mesmerizingly climatic gore feast which leads to a rush of adrenaline that will just swallow you. Few shows will ever have as good a year as Hannibal's second outing. I admire Bryan Fuller for not draggingIf season 1 lays the ground for greatness with it's intense atmosphere, compelling characters and truly intertwined relationships, Hannibal's second season is a truly earth shattering, mesmerizingly climatic gore feast which leads to a rush of adrenaline that will just swallow you. Few shows will ever have as good a year as Hannibal's second outing. I admire Bryan Fuller for not dragging out Hannibal's story. Too many shows nowadays stay on air for years until viewers grow fatigued. No Hannibal viewer will have to endure this struggle. It's focused to a degree of pure admiration, the cinematography being very physical evidence of this. Yet it remains so layered. The fact that Hannibal is a psychological thriller is of huge advantage as it creates a dynamic that is just so intelligent and builds intrigue to levels of pure intoxication. I would recommend this show to anyone, even the weak stomached, because quite frankly, it's brilliant and few other shows in recent memory come close.… Expand
  9. LeonSandcastle
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    This particular season of Hannibal raised the bar already set by Season 1, with an unmatched front to back intensity that's rounded out by the best season finale of any show ever.
  10. NisithMohanty
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    Hannibal is the most perfect tv show i have ever seen . It has every elements to make a good show a great one. This show is highly recommendable for everyone.Especially for those one who loved silence of the lambs because it has the same tense and frightening atmosphere as that of silence of the lambs.
    And acting by almost everyone are perfect.
  11. shavenwookie
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    This show is one of the best shows on television which is shocking being that its on NBC. The acting is top notch, the cinematography probably some of the best on TV at the moment. I am seriously suprised how good this show is.
  12. taraatoora
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    I'm just waiting and suffering. the whole idea is remarkable, Mr.Mikkelsen , he is just fantastic, and the bizarre thing is you can not stop watching.
  13. The_Scrutiny
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    Hannibal delivers it big in Season 2. The first season doesn't hold a candle to this greatness. No longer is there a predictable episode structure. The acting is phenomenal, the visuals captivating, and the dialogue perhaps more ingenious than before. There are 2 distinct plot arcs in this season, and you would think the show only goes downhill after witnessing true awesomeness in theHannibal delivers it big in Season 2. The first season doesn't hold a candle to this greatness. No longer is there a predictable episode structure. The acting is phenomenal, the visuals captivating, and the dialogue perhaps more ingenious than before. There are 2 distinct plot arcs in this season, and you would think the show only goes downhill after witnessing true awesomeness in the first half. But the tension quickly ramps up again, building towards an explosive finale. Trust me when I say you won't be able to stop watching once you start. Good luck pulling yourself away from this masterpiece.… Expand
  14. Ravens1294
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Hannibal season 1 was really good. Hannibal season 2 is amazing and one of the best shows on TV. The show got so much better, it was fantastic and I can't wait for season 3. The premiere was amazing and the flashforward was spectacular. Beautiful scene and it really showed what was going to happen later down in the season. If you thought season 1 was disgusting, think again. The murdersHannibal season 1 was really good. Hannibal season 2 is amazing and one of the best shows on TV. The show got so much better, it was fantastic and I can't wait for season 3. The premiere was amazing and the flashforward was spectacular. Beautiful scene and it really showed what was going to happen later down in the season. If you thought season 1 was disgusting, think again. The murders and crimes are even more weird and disgusting. They are gruesome and it's amazing this show is on NBC. The writing and directing on this show are clearly top notch. The theme music is perfectly placed. The entire cast does a great job with their acting especially Millekson and Dancy. They have perfect chemistry between one another and it's amazing watching them side by side. The show's overall storyline is better than ever and it all lead to one of the best finales in recent memory. The finale was truly fantastic and it had a shocking final sequence. This is definitely a top 5 drama for sure. Season 3 is supposed to be a refresh and I can't wait for it.… Expand
  15. egg
    Aug 1, 2014
    8
    This show is both visually stunning and mentally stimulating. This was apparent in the first season, however has greatly been built upon in the second. It challenges the viewer in a way most other shows don't, and this is perhaps because it goes places which these shows dare not venture. It is wonderfully dark in atmosphere, however delivers such a colourful and vibrant punch that theThis show is both visually stunning and mentally stimulating. This was apparent in the first season, however has greatly been built upon in the second. It challenges the viewer in a way most other shows don't, and this is perhaps because it goes places which these shows dare not venture. It is wonderfully dark in atmosphere, however delivers such a colourful and vibrant punch that the viewer is nearly hypnotised with the sheer contrast it delivers.
    The acting is superb and the two lead actors work so well together that to see them apart is nearly upsetting. The cinematography is absolutely stunning, creating breathtaking visuals. To those who commit attention, it is a true masterpiece of gripping television, which I cannot recommend highly enough. By far the best drama on current television, and I'm sure season 3 will not disappoint.    … Expand
  16. aydahbk
    Jul 25, 2014
    7
    the show was almost the thing that every Psychological thriller junkie would like to see but in some occasions it turned to be the writer's " LETS SURPRISE THEM ALL " moment . every thing was in a hurry like will's plan for catching hannibal that was suddenly unveiled by jack . it could be more satisfactory if the sense of doubt and shadow was remained till the last scene just like thethe show was almost the thing that every Psychological thriller junkie would like to see but in some occasions it turned to be the writer's " LETS SURPRISE THEM ALL " moment . every thing was in a hurry like will's plan for catching hannibal that was suddenly unveiled by jack . it could be more satisfactory if the sense of doubt and shadow was remained till the last scene just like the case of abigail hobbs.on the other hand the cast took the whole power of dialogues and made us amazed by their fascinating time taking conversations which at first glance seemed to be time killer but later it was understood that clues are mainly hidden in words not actions; the thing that was completely lost on first season. after all it's good to say that if there was mixed ideas about continuing the series after first season now there is no doubt that we want to see what is going to happen for this old monster hannibal lecter .… Expand
  17. eelcat15
    Jul 23, 2014
    10
    Hannibal is not only television at its finest; it is treated so cinematically--from the stunning visuals to the clever plot and character development--it arguably surpasses the Oscar-Winning "The Silence of the Lambs," or is, at the very least, of the same caliber. Mads Mikkelsen successfully takes over Anthony Hopkins's iconic version of Hannibal Lecter and renders it into chillinglyHannibal is not only television at its finest; it is treated so cinematically--from the stunning visuals to the clever plot and character development--it arguably surpasses the Oscar-Winning "The Silence of the Lambs," or is, at the very least, of the same caliber. Mads Mikkelsen successfully takes over Anthony Hopkins's iconic version of Hannibal Lecter and renders it into chillingly -collected and fascinating version--you too will wish to enroll for therapy sessions with the one and only.… Expand
  18. phj1986
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    Amazing Series, I loved it. Created a account here to voice how amazing the series really is. Beautiful, deep and insane - Masterful episodes. Ending was perfectly executed; I use to think breaking bad was the best TV I have ever seen, but Hannibal ended so much more masterfully that I was speechless.. Simply amazing..Amazing
  19. dreiter
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    Artistic and gripping - this is the best thing I have seen for years, the first series was good but the second, is at a much better level, putting together great dialogue, human subtleties, art as well as good photography. Its a TV page turner. The characters are now so interesting with so much history you almost don't need anything else to happen, but I'm sure it will!
  20. das_gute
    Jul 12, 2014
    9
    Season 2 is a masterfully made predecessor to it's previous year that is just as visionary, confident, inspired, and violent with a shocking finale you will never see coming.
  21. rodericrinehart
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    Wow. I had no idea this show would be this good. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. I cannot wait for season 3.

    The lead actor is such a freaking boss. My god, is he awesome. Perfectly cast and acted.

    So much art direction, dialogue, psychological mind games.
  22. kublay0880
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    Great performances by Hugh and Mads and some of the other actors, it's very refreshing to see a character such as Hannibal Lecter from another point of view ad performed by Mads, I love the parts where the series stick to the original story but with a more contemporary vision of everything. Everything in this show its very classy and elegantly presented. But I still don't know whatGreat performances by Hugh and Mads and some of the other actors, it's very refreshing to see a character such as Hannibal Lecter from another point of view ad performed by Mads, I love the parts where the series stick to the original story but with a more contemporary vision of everything. Everything in this show its very classy and elegantly presented. But I still don't know what Fishburne is doing in this show and if he's character is ever going to earn the nickname of "The Guru" by doing something useful.… Expand
  23. iMehdi
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    Hannibal had silenced (no pun intended!) the naysayers with its excellent first season, but Season 2 truly cemented this as one of the very best TV shows on the air. It's not a tv show, it's an art. Profound and yet so subtle. It all culminated in the absolutely fantastic “Yakimono”, which was basically the first of two amazing finales Hannibal would deliver within one season. TheHannibal had silenced (no pun intended!) the naysayers with its excellent first season, but Season 2 truly cemented this as one of the very best TV shows on the air. It's not a tv show, it's an art. Profound and yet so subtle. It all culminated in the absolutely fantastic “Yakimono”, which was basically the first of two amazing finales Hannibal would deliver within one season. The excitement of Miriam (Anna Chlumsky) turning up alive turned out to simply be the next step in Hannibal’s twisted traps, as Miriam was a ticking time bomb of sorts – set to go off at just the right time, aimed at a perfectly-placed target in Chilton.… Expand
  24. Markus_13
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Normally i don't like to compare different seasons of one series. But at least i can say - 2nd season isn't worse than first, and what i can say definitely - it shows much more facets of old characters into the new light. And of course you'll see a new bunch of amazing breathtaking plot twists.
  25. Cyliann
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    A rare gem indeed, Hannibal has to be one of the best TV series ever made. My only complaints are that personal drama can get a bit on the heavy side and that the show is so infamous so that I can't convince many of my friends to watch it.
  26. mhm94
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Just watched the finale. I had no idea where the writers were going with this show but holy crap they did an amazing job with this second season. Hannibal is one of the best TV shows I've ever seen and well worth the time to watch.
  27. Bleat0124
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    Season two had it great moments, but I am really glad that Will was killed off. I never really been able to care too much about his character. Maybe it was the over acting or maybe it was the writing, but I found him very boring, especially this season. Still one of the best shows on T.V. and I'm looking forward to season 3.

    This show works best when the evil mastermind is interacting    Season two had it great moments, but I am really glad that Will was killed off. I never really been able to care too much about his character. Maybe it was the over acting or maybe it was the writing, but I found him very boring, especially this season. Still one of the best shows on T.V. and I'm looking forward to season 3.

    This show works best when the evil mastermind is interacting with "regular people." Also it could benefit from more philosophical dialogue i.e. True Detective.    … Expand
  28. JuniorD
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    Consistent, surprising, smart, visually unique and stunning, top-notch acting, hauntingly scored; even all of that doesn't even cover the tip of the iceberg on this amazing, one-of-a-kind show. Hannibal is absolutely the best series on television right now. Having a show this good air so soon after the perfection that was Breaking Bad makes this so much more amazing.
  29. kungfubattle
    May 27, 2014
    10
    After last season's stellar finale, I was really worried about where Bryan Fuller was going to go. Those worries were slashed and sauteed up. From episode 1 to 13, my only true word on it is wow. It has all of the best qualities: horror, suspense, action, comedy, irony, betrayal, even a bit of romance. And its a show about a serial killer and his extremely conflictedAfter last season's stellar finale, I was really worried about where Bryan Fuller was going to go. Those worries were slashed and sauteed up. From episode 1 to 13, my only true word on it is wow. It has all of the best qualities: horror, suspense, action, comedy, irony, betrayal, even a bit of romance. And its a show about a serial killer and his extremely conflicted friend/patient/victim/partner/fisherman. Just wow. Season 3 come and get me.… Expand
  30. imthenoob
    May 25, 2014
    10
    Even better than the first season. It started off great and it ended perfectly. And now it's the torture of waiting for season 3 to come out. Hands down the best drama on TV and a must watch.
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Mar 7, 2014
    100
    The show is infernally good. [17 Mar 2014]
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Feb 28, 2014
    100
    You could say it’s as close as a broadcast network has gotten to the personal artistry of the best premium-cable shows, if it weren’t bolder and more elegant than anything on pay cable right now, including HBO’s own serial-killer drama, True Detective.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Michael Starr
    Feb 28, 2014
    63
    Hannibal was lauded last season for its stylized look, which is on display here. Fishburne, as usual, is solid, and I like Dancy’s interpretation of Graham (just the right amount of despair without descending into self-pity).
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