Hannibal REACTION - 1x12

“He studies really hard for the test, and then he cheats on top of it” might be the most succinct and accurate description of Hannibal’s intelligence in this series. Honestly this is where the show picked up for me. Before it was a visually interesting, well directed, supremely well acted... generic procedural. Then they seemed to realize that the real gold of the show was this hellish game between the three leads, and, fuck me, does it only get better from here. (and speaking for myself here, but I don’t think anyone is on Hannibal’s side, it’s just that he is a fascinating character to watch and Mads’s performance is what elevates the show to that level of greatness)

Ted Cali

While the entire cast is great, I really enjoy Gillian Anderson's performance as Hannibal's psychiatrist. Its not a huge role but she does a great job.

StaffOfWisden

Hannibal is pure trash for what he did to Will this season. The bar was already in the ground considering he's a literal cannibalistic serial killer but his actions with Will were so much more personal and insidious. He deadass let this man's brain cook with encephalitis while he alienated Will from all of his allies and worked to frame him for Hannibal's own murders. That said...I love to watch Hannibal's evil plans come together. It's like watching the worst train wreck you've ever seen happen in slow motion. The show very expertly uses dramatic irony with the viewers. We know Hannibal is the devil so we get to just watch everything fall apart for Will and it's both shocking and horrifying.

Feather_Noir

"will is being framed? How is any of this ok?" That's just hannibal's love language. What a rascal he is.

Todd Bell

#notmyguy. Although he is a great character, and does have some admirable traits, I never forgave him for murdering Georgia. That was despicable, cruel, and unnecessary.

I am firmly on Wills side. But there's something intrinsically fascinating about seeing someone or something so pure torn down. To quote Hannibal, "I was curious what would happen." Makes for good TV. This is why I must land on #TeamHannibal, even though I like Will as a character more.

David

It would probably be best to watch next episode and then sit on it for a week (for thought).

David

What do you mean no one is on your side? 😂 Hannibal is my favourite character...but Will is as well. They are the best ❤

Ninaofthe90s

Considering the next episode is the season finale, yes you should definitely watch it. Also, I loved the show after season one, but after season two it became one of my all time favorites.

zebweasel

It's not that we aren't on your side. What is happening to Will is awful, and Hannibal is monstrous and possibly evil incarnate. But you can't say it's not fascinating to watch (and you haven't). People could say that, but they would be lying and wrong. I'm not giving Hannibal a pass for all the horrible stuff he's done but I do want to see what he'll do next. The season finale and beyond are going to be interesting. That's all I'll say to avoid any spoilers or setting false expectations. Also your random utter disdain for Freddie Lounds is hilarious.

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