Shiizakana

Episode aired Apr 25, 2014
TV-14
43m

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8.5/10

6.6K

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The BAU team look into the case of a truck driver's body that appears to have been torn apart by two different animal species. Will meets Hannibal's strange new patient after one of his sess... Read allThe BAU team look into the case of a truck driver's body that appears to have been torn apart by two different animal species. Will meets Hannibal's strange new patient after one of his sessions. Determined to find Will's true self, Hannibal devises a test but the results surpris... Read allThe BAU team look into the case of a truck driver's body that appears to have been torn apart by two different animal species. Will meets Hannibal's strange new patient after one of his sessions. Determined to find Will's true self, Hannibal devises a test but the results surprise him.

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IMDb RATING

8.5/10

6.6K

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Strong episode with some great Hannibal v Will moments

For me the highlight is the continuing mind games between the above characters. Their dialogue about how it feels to kill and Hannibal's subsequent actions are the most interesting aspect.

The writers have been developing Hannibal's nefarious practices as a psychiatrist very well in the past few episodes. This makes Will's link up with one of his other patients very intriguing.

This episode's obligatory killer-of-the-week trope is one of the creepier ones with some effective horror sequences. You have to accept the concept of what Randall is doing, and this requires so liberal suspension of disbelief.

Visually it is fantastic as always, as it combines excellent cinematography, art design and editing.

Trivia
In the opening fantasy, Will has Hannibal tied to a tree while the Ravenstag pulls the rope tightening it around Hannibal's body. This is a reference to Hannibal Rising where a young Hannibal has one of the men responsible for his sister's death tied to a tree as a horse pulls on the rope choking him to death.

Goofs
The Sacromonte omelet is made with brains and testicles of veal or lamb, not liver and sweetbreads as described by Hannibal Lecter. There is an omelet from Granada made that way, but it is not the Sacromonte omelet.

Quotes
Dr. Hannibal Lecter: No one can be fully aware of another human being unless we love them. By that love, we see potential in our beloved. Through that love, we allow our beloved to see their potential. Expressing that love, our beloveds potential comes true.