Entrée
- Episode aired May 2, 2013
- TV-14
- 41m
A nurse at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane is brutally murdered by a patient, Dr. Abel Gideon, in a manner reminiscent of the "Chesapeake Ripper", who hasn't committed... Read allA nurse at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane is brutally murdered by a patient, Dr. Abel Gideon, in a manner reminiscent of the "Chesapeake Ripper", who hasn't committed a murder in two years, the same number of years Gideon has been incarcerated. While Graha... Read allA nurse at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane is brutally murdered by a patient, Dr. Abel Gideon, in a manner reminiscent of the "Chesapeake Ripper", who hasn't committed a murder in two years, the same number of years Gideon has been incarcerated. While Graham tries to discover whether Gideon truly is the Ripper, Crawford receives a phone call, ap... Read all
- Dr. Frederick Chilton
- (as Raul Esparza)
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It is difficult to mention details without spoiling, but the plot focuses on the activities of a certain serial killer with potential links to one already incarcerated. For me the plot unfolds in a suspenseful and compelling way that leads to a good reveal. The reveal of course is quite predictable, given what has been implied in the previous episodes.
For me the writers make good use of the characters Will Graham, Hannibal Lecter, Jack Crawford and Dr Chilton. Fans of the movie Silence of the Lambs should appreciate it and also the aesthetic created at a certain location.
Generally the visuals (although horrific) are incredibly well designed and captured by the cinematography. As always the sound makes everything that much creepier.
I think the cast, particularly the main stars, is on great form. However, I personally think Eddie Izzard was miscast. I am a fan of his comedy and cannot get past the fact that it is him, which takes me out of the moment. His bearded face reminds me of David Brent in certain images.
We find our heroes investigating the crime scene of the 'Chesapeake Ripper.'
+1 Star for that crime and reenactment. A real gruesome piece of work as most are in this series.
+1 Star for Crawford dealing with his , 'family' issue in a conversation with Lecter.
Haha. Now Lecter is having everyone for dinner!! Chilton!!! Bloom!!! Oh I guess those are the only ones there.
Not sure if Agent Whats Her Name Really Caught Hannibal slipping up in his game, or if he was hoping someone would just drop by that night for 'dinner'.
This one gets a 7/10
Dr. Gideon after faking his illness kills the nurse assigned to him in a similar way to another inactive serial killer known as the Chesapeake Ripper. As to if is the actual alias or not is yet to be discovered.
Just as the novels' version of Chesapeake Ripper and how he was caught, there is a certain level of similarity in the episode. The identity of Chesapeake Ripper is unchanged where as the first person to know about him has changed, although in the similar manner as it was staged in the novels. A new character is introduced namely Miriam, who is a spiting image of Clarice. The character also brings in the soft side of stone hard Jack Crawford. It was pretty humorous to see Dr. bloom, Crawford and Graham in female Freddy Lounds office.
Their is relatively a low amount of Will Graham in the episode as it generally revolves around Jack's relation with Miriam, and the Chesapeake Ripper. This episode also stages the first actual killing process being shown (barring injuring Abigail). Some brilliant piece of writing and a well intended pun in Lector's conversation, "Don't give me ideas Mr. Chilton". Also it was pretty nostalgic to see the Baltimore State Hospital and Dr. Chilton.
Direction: Excellent.
Script/Story: Witty, gripping and strong. Also something different from the usual.
Acting: A surprise to see a grown up "My Girl" Anna Chlumsky, who fits in the role perfectly. Lawrence stands out as more and more script is offered to him. Mads is awesome.
Music: Insanely beautiful.
A treat of an episode, very enjoyable.
Just like last episode, this episode centers more on Jack, giving Fishburne time to shine as an actor! We get introduced to a past event that will shape his development!
We are also getting more focus on The Chesapeeke Ripper, giving tension and a different emotional weight to some of the interactions!
Chilton and Gideon are introduced as well! Characters that we will see later on!
We also get some actual horrofying scenes! I actually got chills at one point!
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Dr Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) has Dr Bloom (Caroline Dhavernas) and Dr Chilton (Raúl Esparza) for dinner, he says to Dr Chilton "it's nice to have an old friend for dinner". This is a direct reference to the end of The Silence of the Lambs (1991) where Dr Lecter says to Agent Starling (Jodie Foster) that he's "having an old friend for dinner", meaning an unsuspecting Dr Chilton who has just landed on the island.
- GoofsAgent Lass states that the Chesapeake Ripper took from a victim, among other things, the thymus. The thymus is a gland that is part of the immune system, and atrophies from birth. By adulthood, it's little more than a nondescript fat nodule just above the heart. There would be no point in taking it, and even identifying it would be tricky.
- Quotes
Will Graham: What effect were you hoping to have by killing the night nurse?
Dr. Abel Gideon: The effect I was hoping to have was her death. Mission accomplished.
- ConnectionsReferences The Silence of the Lambs (1991)