Bryan Fuller and the team behind Hannibal are definitely players in a fine orchestra. What may have started out as a slow, building series has hit a deafening concerto and oh, the music is sweet. With Lecter playing the rest of the characters like a fine tuned harpsichord, Futamono is probably one of the best episodes that Hannibal has given us. It’s only rivals are the finale of season one and the tantalising Sorbet. Futamono is a definitive episode that, for fans of the show, has a delightful tune that is music to our years.
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It’s nice to see some development for Crawford as the wheels in his head start turning. It’s like Chilton came forward and turned a neon light that screamed “Hannibal the Cannibal,” and Jack finally started paying attention to the details. Though he may be several steps forward from the previous episode, Lecter is still miles further ahead. Now it’s time for Alana to be the dumb one, falling for Lecter’s charms because she feels betrayed and alone. That’s not to say she isn’t still an intelligent psychologist but her manipulation and her adamant stance on the side of Lecter is somewhat infuriating. Nevertheless, the acting here and the characters shifting on the chess (apeake) board is tantalising.
There is something so unnerving and thought provoking about Hannibal. It is the best thing on television right now because not only can it entertain like this but it disturbs and inspires all at the same time. For every note played was not out of tune, not one iota of this classical piece fell flat and ‘fannibals’ everywhere are bowing their heads in time with the music. Before we conclude, let me just say this; there is the best nod to the original book and film series that this show has ever done. From the point of view of someone obsessed with the Thomas Harris’ work even before NBC’s Hannibal, it made me sequel with delight.
It’s safe to say Hannibal is a melody that we don’t want to stop playing.
Encore!