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This episode had a lot more Hannibal and I loved it! This might be the episode centered the most on him so far, as we got to see a lot more of him in his private setting, doing what we.. sort of expected he was doing!

The montages and scenes of him.. preparing.food, was the best and most memorabel part of the episode! Its very well presented and it has a certain.. quality over it! It puts us a viewer in a unique position, cause the food looks.. really delicious... until you remember what It is!

The episode further develops the relationship with Will and Hannibal as well as introducing Hannibals psychiatrist!

The plot does have a killer-of-the-week aspect to it, but there is a heavy focus on Hannibal Lecter that follows on perfectly from the previous episode. His actions are depicted in that clever, largely unseen way that has been use well so far in the show. There is also some interesting backstory elements that slightly expand his portrayal.

There is no denying that the subject matter (as to be expected) is horrendous, but the writers, filmmakers and actors manage to put across a lot of disturbing imagery in a fairly graceful way using impressive art direction, strong editing and use of music. It tells it's story visually and that's all you can ask on screen.

All actors are on great form as ever, particularly Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen and Lawrence Fishburne. Gillian Anderson also makes a good impression in a strong first scene for her character.

There is very little to enjoy in such dark subject matter, outside of the irony of what's happening and certain moments of banter between the forensic investigation characters, but there is no denying it is well made and engaging.

For me it's an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.

In this episode we get to see Hannibal more from his own perspective which allows us to get a better idea of how and why he does the things he does. We also get to see his relationship with his own therapist played by Gillian Anderson and how their relationship somewhat mirrors that of him and Franklin, a patient who desperately wants to be friends with his therapist despite the ethical boundaries. We also get a slightly different take on the killer of the week which I won't spoil but will say is a pleasant change of pace. 9/10

The Chesapeake Ripper a.k.a Dr. Hannibal Lector is still at large to Jack Crawford's dismay, as revealed in the previous episode. This episode is probably the best episode thus far, surpassing the previous episode for its brilliance, elegance and character development, particularly Dr. Lector.

The story picks up where it left last week with Jack being haunted by the guilt of Miriam's death, and for the first time he doubts himself for sending Will after the Ripper. We see Dr. Lector re stock his food supply and prepare an exquisite cuisine.

The best element of the episode was probably the elegant editing and the background score. With Dr. lector preparing his dishes in a MasterChef-ish manner with his usual ingredients to some great opera music and Will and Companies' preparation of "list of missing organs", to some wonderful psychiatrist - patient conversations, every thing was awesome. The writer continues to tease the viewer with some tongue in cheek witty one liners. "A feast presents itself", "Someone with short bowels or he is using them to prepare sausages", "Spleen!?" and "Nothing here is vegetarian - Bon Appétit!". I was pleased to see the story being concentrated on the character after whom the series is named and not some serial killer or Will Graham. The episode enjoyed the best level of character development thus far. And also a special mention for commendable Cinematography.

Direction: Strong.

Story/Screenplay: Extremely teasing and gripping.

Acting: Due to excellent acting by Mads, I'm getting used to see him as Hannibal. Lawrence and Dancy are good too. Gillian Anderson and Dan Fogler were commendable.

Music: Superbly edited music score, the best thus far.

A mouth watering episode, plunging deeper and deeper into the mind of our favourite Cannibal.