Mads Mikkelsen credited as playing...
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: Psychic driving fails because it's methods are too obvious. You were trying too hard Frederick. If force is used, the subject will only surrender temporarily. Once a patient is exposed to the method of manipulation; it becomes much less effective.
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: Will Graham is troubled.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: And that troubles you beyond professional concern for a patient.
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: I see his madness, and I want to contain it. Like an oil spill.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: Oil is valuable. What value does Will Graham's madness have for you?
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: You are suggesting I'm more fascinated with the madness than the man.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: Are you?
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: No. Will realized early on that he saw things differently than other people. Felt things differently.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: So did you.
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: I see myself in Will.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: Do you see yourself in his madness?
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: Madness can be a medicine for the modern world. You take it in moderation, it's beneficial.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: You overdose and there are unfortunate side effects.
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: Side effects can be temporary. They can be a boost to our psychological immune systems to help fight the existential crises of normal life.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: Will Graham doesn't present you with problems from normal life.
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: No, he doesn't.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: What does he present you with?
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: The opportunity for friendship.
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: He's still your patient, Hannibal. When it comes to Will Graham, if your impulse is to step forward, force yourself to take a step back.
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter: And just watch him lose his mind?
- Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier: Sometimes all we can do is watch.