Hannibal

This bloody horror series brings everyone’s favorite cannibalistic serial killer, Hannibal Lecter, to television. He’s played by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen in this prequel series loosely based on Thomas Harris’ Lecter novels. Hugh Dancy co-stars as FBI profiler Will Graham, who teams with Lecter to solve horrific cases without realizing that his new partner is a murderer as well. The show has garnered rave reviews — may critics have called it one of the very best shows on television — but through its first two seasons, it’s struggled to find an audience. Nonetheless, NBC picked up ‘Hannibal’ for a third season, which is set to debut next summer.

Network: NBC
Air Time: Fridays, 10PM ET
Season 3 Premiere: Summer 2015

Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park, Laurence Fisburne

'Hannibal' Season 3 Recasts Michael Pitt's Mason Verger

The NBC ‘Hannibal’'s bold choice to introduce ‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Michael Pitt as iconic literary baddie Mason Verger paid off in gruesome spades, but it seems season 3 will have a new face to go along with Mason’s…well, “new” face. Pitt has opted to leave the NBC drama behind, and will be replaced by ‘The Divide’ star Joe Anderson.

Kevin Fitzpatrick

The Best TV Shows of 2014

Top 10 lists rank among the more unusual aspects of movie and TV criticism, and as my colleagues Ryan McGee, Matt Singer, and Mike Sampson’s own 2014 favorites will attest, the end-of-year celebration format brings with it a unique mixture of personal favorites and artistic juggernauts...

Kevin Fitzpatrick

'Hannibal' Season 3 Adds Tao Okamoto as Lady Murasaki

The production schedule and literary influence behind 'Hannibal' season 3 has produced a wide range of information over new character and story, with little casting thus to back it up. That all changes with the first major casting of 'Hannibal' season 3, as 'Batman v. Superman' and 'The Wolverine' star Tao Okamoto will take the important role of Hannibal's "Lady Murasaki."

Kevin Fitzpatrick

'Hannibal' Season 3: Gillian Anderson Made Series Regular

NBC's 'Hannibal' served its viewers a tantalizing, if terrifying shock by the climax of season 2 finale "Mizumono," but it seems series creator Bryan Fuller will follow through on one of the bigger twists in a major way. Not only will 'X-Files' vet Gillian Anderson return to 'Hannibal' season 3 in the role of Dr. Bedelia du Maurier, but the good Dr. Lecter's traveling companion will do so as a series regular!

Kevin Fitzpatrick

Comic-Con 2014: 'Hannibal' Panel Recap

The doctor will see you now! NBC’s ‘Hannibal’ has been confirmed for a third course in 2015, but what do Bryan Fuller and the cast of NBC’s darkly delicious drama have to say of season 3 at Comic-Con 2014? Get your first taste of ‘Hannibal’ season 3 with our full account of the appetizers served and morsels teased from the panel at Comic-Con 2014!

Kevin Fitzpatrick

Hannibal Season 3: Laurence Fishburne Confirms Jack's Return

The second season of Bryan Fuller's NBC 'Hannibal' ended in such a way as to leave the third season hanging in dire straits, with a difficult guessing game of who survived to hunt the good Dr. Lecter another day. And while Laurence Fishburne's involvement with ABC's 'Black-Ish' made Jack Crawford among the more questionable survivals, Fishburne confirms he will return for 'Hannibal' season 3, albeit in a slightly different role.

Kevin Fitzpatrick

2014 Emmy Nominations: Good, Bad, Snubs and Reactions

The 2014 Emmy Nominations are in, and expectedly outraging everyone across the internet. It takes a 'True Detective' to figure out this 'American Horror Story,' but did the right nominations go to the right people? Will Tatiana Maslany ever get her due? Can dogs really write blogs? We weigh in on the upsets, upchucks and underdogs of today's TV snubs.

Kevin Fitzpatrick

'Hannibal' Season 2 Gag Reel Is a Delicious Palate Cleanser

The 'Hannibal' season 2 finale "Mizumono" got unexpectedly (or expectedly) bloody this past weekend, while series creator Bryan Fuller already assured us of things getting even wilder in season 3 with the good doctor on the run. Rather than chew off our own faces in anticipation, wouldn't you prefer a delectable eight-minute gag reel of season 2 to hold us over?

Kevin Fitzpatrick

'Hannibal' Season 3: Bryan Fuller Serves Up Plot Details

Following the shocking and exceedingly bloody 'Hannibal' season 2 finale, we've all got plenty of questions about where the show is heading in season 3. And now that NBC has officially given showrunner Bryan Fuller and his team the go-ahead for a third season, details are beginning to emerge about where the show will be headed next year.

Britt Hayes

'Hannibal' Season 3: NBC's Bryan Fuller Drama Renewed

We've stepped away from the table a bit in our 'Hannibal' season 2 coverage (those Friday nights are killer), but the Fannibals have much reason to rejoice. The good Dr. Lecter and Will Graham will officially return for another course in 2015, as NBC has officially given Bryan Fuller's 'Hannibal' the season 3 renewal we've been waiting for.

Kevin Fitzpatrick