Any Hannibal Fans here?

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 03-04-2014, 11:43 PM

I LOVE the show Hannibal. It has incredible acting and some really great storytelling with some VERY edgy gore in it for a network tv show. Season 2 just kicked off last Friday night and it's looking like it's gonna be another great season. Anyone else here watching it? I like Bates Motel too because I'm a HUGE Alfred Hitchcock fan but Hannibal beats that show by a mile honestly.

DonnyMac · 04-02-2014, 09:23 PM

I think the show is fantastic. Definitely a departure from the continuity of the novels, but I think I prefer this to the Thomas Harris novels

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 04-05-2014, 11:58 AM

Yeah man it's awesome and every episode seems to top the last one. I think it's easily the best show on tv and I wish more people were watching it. I probably like it even better than Mad Men and I love that show as well. The ways they come up with to kill people are just insane and the actors portray the characters in such great ways it just keeps you wanting more. Did you watch it last night?

*turtlefanforever* · 04-05-2014, 12:59 PM

Didn't seem special like everyone was raving about, haven't seen it since.

*NinjaPug* · 04-13-2014, 11:15 AM

I love it. The show is phenomenal. I still can't believe it's on NBC with some of the graphic imagery.

After watching the latest episode it seems like they've thrown canon out the window though.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 04-14-2014, 09:07 AM

Yeah man this week was CRAZY! I'm not really sure he's dead though. I wouldn't be surprised if he lived. This show pushes the bounds of reality for sure. He was one of my favorite characters too and so it REALLY sucked for me to see him get shot. I hope he's alive and if he is I think that will be how they ultimately catch Hannibal. I could maybe see Alanna being the one that realizes who he truly is. If she keeps staying there enough I think she might wind up seeing what's in his basement. I'm not sure I WANT to know though. LOL.

*NinjaPug* · 04-15-2014, 11:51 AM

Yeah, I'm starting to think he's still alive. At least I hope so. I've always liked Chilton and the actor playing him is great.

I can't wait for them to bring in Mason Verger later this season.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 04-15-2014, 10:11 PM

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Yeah, I'm starting to think he's still alive. At least I hope so. I've always liked Chilton and the actor playing him is great.

I can't wait for them to bring in Mason Verger later this season.

Yeah it's gonna be awesome. Apparently season 4 is gonna be the Red Dragon story line. IF it makes it to that point. Someone pointed out that one of the sketches that Hannibal showed Miriam was a picture of the Tooth Fairy. That was pretty awesome. I also love the fact that Will is messing with Hannibal now. That is a dangerous game but will make for some awesome viewing.

*NinjaPug* · 05-18-2014, 06:58 PM

Goodness, that was some messed up stuff with Mason at the end of this weeks episode. Looking forward to the finale next week.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 05-23-2014, 11:36 PM

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Goodness, that was some messed up stuff with Mason at the end of this weeks episode. Looking forward to the finale next week.

Yeah it was really awesome! I'm actually at Disneyworld right now and so I won't get to watch the finale until Monday night when I get home. I'm DYING to see what happens!

*NinjaPug* · 05-24-2014, 08:25 AM

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Yeah it was really awesome! I'm actually at Disneyworld right now and so I won't get to watch the finale until Monday night when I get home. I'm DYING to see what happens!

You're in for quite the ending. Do your best to avoid spoilers on it.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 05-25-2014, 11:37 PM

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You're in for quite the ending. Do your best to avoid spoilers on it.

I watched it online yesterday! WOW! Man that was so crazy. I expected her to be alive and I expected Alana to realize Hannibal was a killer but what he wound up doing is just beyond anything I had thought would happen. It was insane.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 05-26-2014, 08:43 PM

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No! I am (bleep)ing repulsed by Hannibal and most of what NBC shows on their TV channel. It is shows like that, that are evil, and have no place in a civilized society. If you like watching it, then okay, but I'm just stating my opinion that I totally hate horror TV shows.

Well alright then. We agree to disagree.

*NinjaPug* · 05-26-2014, 08:53 PM

I don't consider Hannibal to be a horror show. Sure there is some graphic imagery and it can be suspenseful but it's not horror at all.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 05-26-2014, 11:19 PM

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I don't consider Hannibal to be a horror show. Sure there is some graphic imagery and it can be suspenseful but it's not horror at all.

I agree. To me it is more of just a psychological thriller.

Wretched Reptile · 05-27-2014, 12:28 AM

Well, I'm a HUGE horror nerd myself and I hear nothing but praise about this show from all the horror communities that I frequent online. Frankly, a little TOO MUCH praise, if I'm honest.

But I'm the type of person that when EVERYONE is raving about something that I'm not already somehow on board with, I tend to get a little leery of the massive hype and throw up a wall. Just how I am, I guess. Hard to explain, but I'm sure everyone's had those feelings before at some point or another about something.

That said, I do intend to check this out eventually. And it doesn't surprise me at all that it pushes the envelope with content and gets away with it. Another low-watched, critic darling show that NBC courted for years, Homicide: Life on the Street, was also a PHENOMENAL series that definitely set a new standard for what could get through traditional standards and practices for its day. As it stands, Homicide remains one of my most favorite television series to date. It was waaaaay ahead of its time.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 05-27-2014, 05:38 PM

Man I promise you that Hannibal lives up to everything that is said about it. It is storytelling at its absolute finest. You can watch the first season for free on Amazon Prime if you have that. I honestly feel like Hannibal is one of those shows where people are gonna miss out on it but then it will get put on Netflix and people will be like "man do you know about this show? It's AWESOME!" and then fanboys like me will be like "DUHHHHHHH!!!!!" LOL. It definitely has a huge cult following. The ratings for it are not good at all. It just got renewed for a 3rd season but if it wouldn't have they already had two different groups fighting for the rights to it. I don't care who is showing it. I just want it to continue because it is a masterpiece of a tv show.

Wretched Reptile · 05-28-2014, 07:28 PM

Oh, I don't doubt it man! I'm sure so many people's echoing high praises can't be wrong. A buddy of mine up in Minnesota has been on my case about it harder than anyone since it first started. I really need to set aside some time soon and give it a go. I think for me, part of it too is that being someone who is often knee deep in horror films and whatnot, I just have to come up for air occasionally and not stay constantly immersed in darkness, and I'm relatively certain this show is not a good alternative for that solution.

*Shark_Blade* · 05-28-2014, 07:29 PM

I'm a fan! Got the blu ray for Season 1, can't wait to get for Season 2.

Absolutely phenomenal show!

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 05-28-2014, 09:11 PM

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I'm a fan! Got the blu ray for Season 1, can't wait to get for Season 2.

Absolutely phenomenal show!

Season 2 just wrapped up Friday and DUDE YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT!!! I'm telling you it was one of the most awesome seasons in tv history! If you can find a way to watch it quicker DO IT! You will be really glad you did!

03-04-2014, 11:43 PM	#1
T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 996	Any Hannibal Fans here? I LOVE the show Hannibal. It has incredible acting and some really great storytelling with some VERY edgy gore in it for a network tv show. Season 2 just kicked off last Friday night and it's looking like it's gonna be another great season. Anyone else here watching it? I like Bates Motel too because I'm a HUGE Alfred Hitchcock fan but Hannibal beats that show by a mile honestly. __________________ Go Ninja! Go Ninja! GO!

04-05-2014, 11:58 AM	#3
T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 996	Yeah man it's awesome and every episode seems to top the last one. I think it's easily the best show on tv and I wish more people were watching it. I probably like it even better than Mad Men and I love that show as well. The ways they come up with to kill people are just insane and the actors portray the characters in such great ways it just keeps you wanting more. Did you watch it last night? __________________ Go Ninja! Go Ninja! GO!

04-05-2014, 12:59 PM	#4
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	i watched the first episode Didn't seem special like everyone was raving about, haven't seen it since.

04-14-2014, 09:07 AM	#6
T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 996	Yeah man this week was CRAZY! I'm not really sure he's dead though. I wouldn't be surprised if he lived. This show pushes the bounds of reality for sure. He was one of my favorite characters too and so it REALLY sucked for me to see him get shot. I hope he's alive and if he is I think that will be how they ultimately catch Hannibal. I could maybe see Alanna being the one that realizes who he truly is. If she keeps staying there enough I think she might wind up seeing what's in his basement. I'm not sure I WANT to know though. LOL. __________________ Go Ninja! Go Ninja! GO!

05-27-2014, 05:38 PM	#17
T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 996	Man I promise you that Hannibal lives up to everything that is said about it. It is storytelling at its absolute finest. You can watch the first season for free on Amazon Prime if you have that. I honestly feel like Hannibal is one of those shows where people are gonna miss out on it but then it will get put on Netflix and people will be like "man do you know about this show? It's AWESOME!" and then fanboys like me will be like "DUHHHHHHH!!!!!" LOL. It definitely has a huge cult following. The ratings for it are not good at all. It just got renewed for a 3rd season but if it wouldn't have they already had two different groups fighting for the rights to it. I don't care who is showing it. I just want it to continue because it is a masterpiece of a tv show. __________________ Go Ninja! Go Ninja! GO!

04-02-2014, 09:23 PM	#2
DonnyMac Thug Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 68	I think the show is fantastic. Definitely a departure from the continuity of the novels, but I think I prefer this to the Thomas Harris novels

04-13-2014, 11:15 AM	#5
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	I love it. The show is phenomenal. I still can't believe it's on NBC with some of the graphic imagery. After watching the latest episode it seems like they've thrown canon out the window though.

04-15-2014, 11:51 AM	#7
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Yeah, I'm starting to think he's still alive. At least I hope so. I've always liked Chilton and the actor playing him is great. I can't wait for them to bring in Mason Verger later this season.

05-18-2014, 06:58 PM	#9
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Goodness, that was some messed up stuff with Mason at the end of this weeks episode. Looking forward to the finale next week.

05-26-2014, 08:53 PM	#14
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	I don't consider Hannibal to be a horror show. Sure there is some graphic imagery and it can be suspenseful but it's not horror at all.

05-27-2014, 12:28 AM	#16
Wretched Reptile Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Shellabama Posts: 128	Well, I'm a HUGE horror nerd myself and I hear nothing but praise about this show from all the horror communities that I frequent online. Frankly, a little TOO MUCH praise, if I'm honest. But I'm the type of person that when EVERYONE is raving about something that I'm not already somehow on board with, I tend to get a little leery of the massive hype and throw up a wall. Just how I am, I guess. Hard to explain, but I'm sure everyone's had those feelings before at some point or another about something. That said, I do intend to check this out eventually. And it doesn't surprise me at all that it pushes the envelope with content and gets away with it. Another low-watched, critic darling show that NBC courted for years, Homicide: Life on the Street, was also a PHENOMENAL series that definitely set a new standard for what could get through traditional standards and practices for its day. As it stands, Homicide remains one of my most favorite television series to date. It was waaaaay ahead of its time.

05-28-2014, 07:28 PM	#18
Wretched Reptile Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Shellabama Posts: 128	Oh, I don't doubt it man! I'm sure so many people's echoing high praises can't be wrong. A buddy of mine up in Minnesota has been on my case about it harder than anyone since it first started. I really need to set aside some time soon and give it a go. I think for me, part of it too is that being someone who is often knee deep in horror films and whatnot, I just have to come up for air occasionally and not stay constantly immersed in darkness, and I'm relatively certain this show is not a good alternative for that solution.

05-28-2014, 07:29 PM	#19
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I'm a fan! Got the blu ray for Season 1, can't wait to get for Season 2. Absolutely phenomenal show!