The show has, understandably, been a hit with fans and critics alike. Mads Mikkelsens portrayal of the suave sophisticated psychiatrist is genuinely chilling and as he toys with the mind of his friend, fbi special agent Will Graham, it remains to be seen just how far he is willing to go as with each episode we see just how dark the outwardly charming Hannibal Lecter really is.The show manages to have very little in the way of "filler", each episode moves quickly to a conclusion and reveals more and more about what makes Hannibal and Will tick, with Will finding out that he may not be so different to Hannibal after all.
For those who haven't yet seen Hannibal the show tells the story of serial killer Hannibal Lecter (popularised in the film "Silence Of The Lambs") and his relationship with the man who captured him, Will Graham.
As you may have guessed the series is a prequel, telling the story of who he is and what he did prior to the books and films the character has appeared in, and works surprisingly well. It can be very graphic but don't let that put you off, if you enjoy shows such as Dexter then Hannibal is likely to be something you'll enjoy and if you just want something clever and inventive, well it may be just what the doctor ordered....
