red snow Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wasn't that affected emotionally regarding Abigail's death. She just felt a little too much a tool of HAnnibal's and it feels like she's been dead since the end of last season for me. I'm still wondering whether Alana has survived (the opening credits suggest she has or is at least appearing regularly) and found it odd that wasn't something addressed by Will. Along with Fishbourne too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Some much needed humour this week. "that was rather impulsive of me" :) There's a bit more plot seeping into the show but it still feels as though 80% of the show could now be a dream.Fuller somehow manages to make snails sexy at some point in the episode. They are also being a bit more honest about the aspect of love between the leads as well. Obviously a love that transcends the mere physical (but doesn't rule out attraction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Some much needed humour this week. "that was rather impulsive of me" :))"Technically, you killed him" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amethyst Empress Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I want Hannibal to wash my hair :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 "Technically, you killed him" :D I'd forgotten the humour this show has. Glad it's still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindly Old Man Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I always hated the Hannibal Rising backstory, but Fuller is doing something pretty cool with it here. More like the Joker's "Do you want to know how I got these scars?" and less of an excuse for Hannibal's actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 As one of the few people who enjoyed Hannibal Rising, I have to say, Fuller did it again. The whole Partizans ate my sister was always the worst part of that plotline, having Hannibal kill and eat her out of his own accord is much more satisfying. He really is a very scary cat, that Hannibal. Mads Mikkelsen plays him perfectly and my god, what a pair he forms with Gillian Anderson. I really missed them in last weeks pretty lackluster episode. I like this new girl (Chyro I think?), we'll have to wait and see of course but I am getting some good vibes from her performance. Also so glad to see Jack Crawford again. I always hoped he would survive, Alana's role was played out, but he had still some mileage left. Loved how grizzled he looked. The locations were also incredible yet again. Hannibal's castle is superbly creepy and it's really informed by the show's DNA. With those branches looking like antlers and all that. This show has by far the best atmosphere on television. One thing that wasn't entirely clear to me though was why he killed his sister. I don't think they really gave a straightforward answer to that, but perhaps you lot have been paying more attention, so that's why I'm asking :) They say that Mischa touched him, changed him and that he forgave her by killing her. Could it be similar to Will, i.e. that he showed her who he really was and she wasn't okay with that? After which he killed her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I always hated the Hannibal Rising backstory, but Fuller is doing something pretty cool with it here. More like the Joker's "Do you want to know how I got these scars?" and less of an excuse for Hannibal's actions. It works far better having him always be a monster and not having his origin tied to his sister being eaten. I was even wondering if Fishburne had been ill/lost weight he looked so worn. WRT the look of the show - I can't help but get excited about "american gods". Fuller will make it look beautiful and the scenes with gods in their own "reality" will definitely be a treat. I'm almost wondering if Mads could play Odin for them? As long as it doesn't take him away from Hannibal. I like how Fuller also seems to get the best out of his actors. Anderson has always been good but she is sublime in this role. You can see her disgust/sarcasm/fear all at once with Hannibal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterfell is Burning Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 having Hannibal kill and eat her out of his own accord is much more satisfying. Well, technically speaking (see what I did there) Bedelia doesn't say Hannibal killed his sister, just that he ate her. My belief is that the prisoner really did murder her, but he didn't eat her, or at least didn't eat her entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Well, technically speaking (see what I did there) Bedelia doesn't say Hannibal killed his sister, just that he ate her. My belief is that the prisoner really did murder her, but he didn't eat her, or at least didn't eat her entirely. Hmmm, perhaps. Hannibal's "I happened line" did sound like he was responsible for her death, but perhaps he provoked the murderer or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterfell is Burning Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Hmmm, perhaps. Hannibal's "I happened line" did sound like he was responsible for her death, but perhaps he provoked the murderer or something like that. Possibly. Maybe he was angry at his sister for some reason, like he was at Will, and he...may have acted impulsively. Or maybe he was...curious to see what would happen. I doubt the prisoner is completely innocent, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion the Perfect Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Jack has certainly been run through the wringer the last several months, being so close to death and almost certainly losing his wife. Now he is searching for Will and Hannibal. I' am expecting a rather emotional scene where Jack scatters his beloved's ashes(bella bella). :crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Possibly. Maybe he was angry at his sister for some reason, like he was at Will, and he...may have acted impulsively. Or maybe he was...curious to see what would happen. I doubt the prisoner is completely innocent, though. He might have been rude to Hannibal :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Who the hell was that Japanese girl guarding the dude she thought ate Hannibal's sister? What was her relation to Hannibal and what kept her staying in that God-awful place for (what's implied) several decades? Maybe the answer will come in future episodes, but the snail-slow pace this season is annoying me. I know the series is going for an "stylistic arthouse" sort for vibe (which they do a great job at and I appreciate), but a bit more urgency in the narrative certainly wouldn't have hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterfell is Burning Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Who the hell was that Japanese girl guarding the dude she thought ate Hannibal's sister? What was her relation to Hannibal and what kept her staying in that God-awful place for (what's implied) several decades? . Seems like she was a friend of Hannibal's sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King in Black Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 This show better win some awards this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Lots of reports popping up that NBC has cancelled Hannibal. Would post link but can't from phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bauer 24 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Lots of reports popping up that NBC has cancelled Hannibal. Would post link but can't from phoneNooooooo :(http://ign.com/articles/2015/06/22/hannibal-cancelled-by-nbc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Lots of reports popping up that NBC has cancelled Hannibal. Would post link but can't from phone Oh no! It's true. Statement from Bryan Fuller: "NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, and kept us on the air for three seasons despite Cancellation Bear Chow ratings and images that would have shredded the eyeballs of lesser Standards & Practices enforcers," Fuller said in a statement. "Jen Salke and her team have been fantastic partners and creatively supportive beyond measure. HANNIBAL is finishing his last course at NBC’s table this summer, but a hungry cannibal can always dine again. And personally, I look forward to my next meal with NBC.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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