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Hannibal

2013·Show
39Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.5Metacritic778.8Rotten Tomatoes93%94%
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Hannibal fingerprint

Masterful craft, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Visual Stylization10

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Savor the hunt.

Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with a taste for the criminal minded – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Gothic Psychological HorrorCulinary CannibalismSurreal Visual PoetryCat-and-Mouse ThrillerAestheticized ViolenceExistential DreadHigh-Culture Crime DramaOperatic Sound DesignMoral AmbiguityArt House Noir

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Rymer, Guillermo Navarro, Vincenzo Natali
Written by:
Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Scott Nimerfro
Produced by:
Jesse Alexander, Michael Wray
Composed by:
Brian Reitzell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hannibal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hannibal legally?

NetflixPrimePhiloPlex

Hannibal is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hannibal worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hannibal rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSexual contentNudity

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, sexual content, and nudity.

How many seasons does Hannibal have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 39 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Is Hannibal based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hannibal?

Critics85
Audiences89

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 89 out of 100, so both groups see Hannibal much the same way.

When did Hannibal air?

It ran from 2013 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Hannibal in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hannibal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hannibal in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hannibal use?

Intercontinuity CrossoverWandering Walk of MadnessBig Bad WannabeIronic EchoMeaningful EchoBody MotifsHow We Got HereDoomed by CanonContagious Cassandra TruthSerial KillerA Mind Is a Terrible Thing to ReadBirds of a Featherand 311 more

TV Tropes lists 323 storytelling tropes for Hannibal, including Intercontinuity Crossover, Wandering Walk of Madness, Big Bad Wannabe.