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

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  1. Positive: 656 out of 723
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 723
  3. Negative: 46 out of 723
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  1. Legion3412
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    From the art direction to the acting to the pacing to the mood to everything else, this show is fantastic. The premise of season two is even more interesting than season one.
  2. chumahan
    Mar 2, 2014
    9
    Pitch perfect. Tone steady and intense. Delivers on what it promises. Gruesome. Intelligent. Beautiful. Well acted. First episode of second season does not disappoint.
  3. NBAluke579
    Mar 1, 2014
    9
    Hannibal is brilliant. Whether its the show's eerie,gorgeous visuals or the masterful acting performances by the extremely talented cast. It simply does not disappoint in any category. It's truly proved itself to be one of the best shows we have on TV. The show constantly pushes the boundaries, and the grisly,disturbing content we saw in the first season is not toned down with it'sHannibal is brilliant. Whether its the show's eerie,gorgeous visuals or the masterful acting performances by the extremely talented cast. It simply does not disappoint in any category. It's truly proved itself to be one of the best shows we have on TV. The show constantly pushes the boundaries, and the grisly,disturbing content we saw in the first season is not toned down with it's sophomore season. The content is adult, and from this season's opening minutes we are hooked on what we can expect to be a thrilling,unpredictable journey. Bon Appetit.… Expand
  4. Pookster
    Mar 31, 2014
    9
    This might be the best show on TV right now, totally amazing. Everything from the color scheme of each scene to the constantly macabre and often gruesome plot -- although w/o spoiling anything the main character who met a grisly end recently is a huge loss.
  5. Kingshuk
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    Hannibal is the most visually stunning show I've ever seen.. If season 1 was brilliant, season 2 is phenomenal.. The cinematography, the dialogues, the acting.. It's all top notch..
  6. KriticalChaos
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best shows ever created. Much better than traditional crime shows and pulls you up and out of your seat like a movie. The 2 main characters' conflict fuels the story in the best of ways.
  7. Rickonfire
    Mar 21, 2014
    9
    Hands-down the best all-around show on TV---yes, broadcast or cable---right now. I understand the reluctance of the wider public to join in; the horror genre, shocking visuals, and presumptive "been-there, read/seen Hannibal done that" narrows the possible audience. Regardless, the sheer attention to detail and creativity put into this show demonstrate a craftsmanship and artistry rarelyHands-down the best all-around show on TV---yes, broadcast or cable---right now. I understand the reluctance of the wider public to join in; the horror genre, shocking visuals, and presumptive "been-there, read/seen Hannibal done that" narrows the possible audience. Regardless, the sheer attention to detail and creativity put into this show demonstrate a craftsmanship and artistry rarely seen on broadcast TV. Fuller's reimagining is all the more powerful given the ensemble nature. Mads has truly taken ownership of the Hannibal role, and Hugh's Will Graham shows a depth, humanity, and cunning that make him one of the most riveting protagonists in TV or film this decade. But the best part of Hannibal doesn't end with the two leads. The supporting cast shines here, as does the double entendres, plotting, pacing, and carefully crafted dialogue.---and I don't believe I need to mention the arresting visuals, as they are already receiving high praise. There's a maturity and depth here that will find a larger audience eventually, especially if prospective watchers can put aside their prejudices and just watch.

    I hope Fuller gets his 7 seasons with the source material--- he and the entire crew have already earned it in my book.    … Expand
  8. zouz123
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    As beautiful and delicate as the first season, and more. I honestly have a hard time waiting for each episode, but it is worth every second of it. If you're a fan of "light horror" + crime, and have been waiting for something to blow you away, then Hannibal is your choice.
  9. nicholasbert
    May 13, 2014
    9
    Hannibal is just as good as a crime show can get. Besides, when the titular character is played with such an incredible new take, with Mads Mikkelsen doing a fantastic job, what else can you expect? Cinematography is grand and dark, and surprisingly good for a TV series. But then again, so is the cast.
    Watch it, love it, eat it.
  10. 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.
  11. theDcaptain115
    Apr 6, 2014
    9
    Hannibal's second season is still very violent and the writing is excellent. The show is very beautiful as always, with amped up cinematography that beats the last season hands down. The way the show is made and looks is truly stunning and keeps everyone's eyes open (including mine) for all of the fascinating things that go on in this season. Very violent and pretty. If you have every seenHannibal's second season is still very violent and the writing is excellent. The show is very beautiful as always, with amped up cinematography that beats the last season hands down. The way the show is made and looks is truly stunning and keeps everyone's eyes open (including mine) for all of the fascinating things that go on in this season. Very violent and pretty. If you have every seen the show then you'll know that this season was a lot more violent than the last and isn't intended for the squeamish but I still encourage anyone to watch it despite the viewer discretion sign before every episode.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. SeanChris
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    I love this show. I look forward to it every week. I hope more people realize how dang smart these writers are and the rating bump up. I would love to see many seasons of this show. The acting is top notch!
  20. jnmeans
    Mar 30, 2014
    10
    Season two came right out swinging and hit A home run..This show is excellent.everything about is top tier,specially the acting..Hannibal Lecter is A character that whenever his name is mentioned,Anthony Hopkins face is Automatically associated with it,and rightfully so,he did an amazing job in the role...I have been A fan of Mads Mikkelsons' acting for A bit,so I was familiar with him,ISeason two came right out swinging and hit A home run..This show is excellent.everything about is top tier,specially the acting..Hannibal Lecter is A character that whenever his name is mentioned,Anthony Hopkins face is Automatically associated with it,and rightfully so,he did an amazing job in the role...I have been A fan of Mads Mikkelsons' acting for A bit,so I was familiar with him,I never thought it would be possible for someone to redefine the Hannibal character in such A way as he has..To me ,he has taken on what has to be one of the toughest assignments possible,making people see his version as Hannibal first,instead of Hopkins version,and in my opinion he is doing that...Just an overall great character,the physicality he brings to the role also adds more to it..All the actors do A great job on the show,and season two is doing great things.the intrigue each week as to when the moment comes that Jack Crawford finally realizes what Dr. Lecter is,leading us to the aftermath of that epic confrontation in the opening moments of the first episode of season two..… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. cosmic68
    Apr 25, 2014
    9
    This is truly a great show. I really hope it starts to get higher ratings (read the reviews!) to escape the TV axe, as deserves to run and thrill for a lot longer.
    Second season has been stronger then first season (which was already great) and I literally cannot wait every week to enjoy this feast of a show.
    It really could go the way of 'Breaking Bad' i.e. one of the greatest at this    This is truly a great show. I really hope it starts to get higher ratings (read the reviews!) to escape the TV axe, as deserves to run and thrill for a lot longer.
    Second season has been stronger then first season (which was already great) and I literally cannot wait every week to enjoy this feast of a show.
    It really could go the way of 'Breaking Bad' i.e. one of the greatest at this rate-so don't be that dummy who had to catch up on Netflix-support and watch it NOW!    … 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. 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!
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. MyName
    Mar 1, 2014
    10
    Unbelievable and exciting start to Season 2. The look of this Hannibal universe is amazing, I think it is the most visually stunning show on television. That is only the start of it. The acting and writing on this show is incredible. Mikkelsen, Dancy, Fishburne, and many others put in excellent work every scene. Bryan Fuller has created, in my opinion, the best show on televisionUnbelievable and exciting start to Season 2. The look of this Hannibal universe is amazing, I think it is the most visually stunning show on television. That is only the start of it. The acting and writing on this show is incredible. Mikkelsen, Dancy, Fishburne, and many others put in excellent work every scene. Bryan Fuller has created, in my opinion, the best show on television (currently). Let's just hope NBC doesn't prematurely cancel this gem (average at best ratings) and they let Bryan's story unfold the way he wants it to.… Expand
  30. NarrowTom
    Mar 10, 2014
    10
    Mikkelsen's Lecter is the only reason anyone needs to watch this show. His portrayal of the complex malevolence Lecter is known for is absolutely magnificent. On the surface calm, rational, well educated and well spoken. Hannibal's dark brooding menace is heightened by his alter egos socially upright and conservative nature.

    It's a transformation not many actors could pull off, yet    Mikkelsen's Lecter is the only reason anyone needs to watch this show. His portrayal of the complex malevolence Lecter is known for is absolutely magnificent. On the surface calm, rational, well educated and well spoken. Hannibal's dark brooding menace is heightened by his alter egos socially upright and conservative nature.

    It's a transformation not many actors could pull off, yet Mikkelsen handles the two very different aspects of his character in a way that grants credibility to the whole premise of the show. Fooling the FBI is a tall order, and Mikkelsen provides a Lecter capable of doing just that. Mikkelsen's masterclass in duplicity is so well realized that you could come to the show for him alone and be satisfied. In other words: come for Mikkelsen, stay for the entire ensemble.

    Mikkelsen's Lecter is irreproachable, sophisticated, cultured, professional, and at the same time ruthless, calculated, savage. He displays an apparent curiosity with those who think and feel differently, which isn't fraternity so much as a character trying to understand himself through others, and the actions of others.

    This is a great example of a TV show at the top of its game. One to watch.    … Expand
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Metascore
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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