Deconstructing Hannibal

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In this special solo episode, I reflect on the many reasons that the character of Hannibal Lecter endures as a horror icon. Enjoy!
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Episode Links:

“What Drives Our Curious Fascination With Serial Killers?” by Scott Bonn - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201710/what-drives-our-curious-fascination-serial-killers

Stephen King’s 1999 Book Review of Hannibal - https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/99/06/13/reviews/990613.13kingct.html

“Antihero” at Vocabulary.com - https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/antihero

“Hannibal Lecter, The Great Anti-Hero of Horror [Unveiling the Mind]” by Michael Pementel for Bloody Disgusting - https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3653834/hannibal-lecter-great-anti-hero-horror-unveiling-mind/

Hannibal Lecter: A Life by Brian Raftery - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hannibal-Lecter/Brian-Raftery/9781668070581

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/vIaTNdwZ51I

In this episode, Fannibal Max and I discuss the proxy killers of Season 2 - Matthew Brown and Randall Tier. We discuss their mirror-ness, their Will-ness, their Hannibal-ness, their Dolarhyde-ness, and their place in the story and the fandom, among many other things. Enjoy!
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Episode Links: 

“Proxy” at Merriam-Webster - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proxy

Floyd, Ayanna, Steve Lightfoot, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mukozuke.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 5, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AVC “Mukozuke” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-will-s-big-move-1798267345

Jonathan Tucker Entertainment Weekly 2015 Interview - https://ew.com/article/2015/12/10/jonathan-tucker-kingdom-hannibal-roles/

Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Shiizakana” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-the-intimacy-between-will-an-1798268050

Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Shiizakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 9, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Lightfoot, Steve and Kai Yu Wu. Writers. “Naka-choko.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 10, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Mark O’Brien 2014 Interview with The Hudsucker - https://thehudsucker.com/2014/11/05/private-eyes-republic-of-doyles-mark-obrien/

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/yhSS6l3_lLQ

In this episode, Fannibal CassieRaven and I discuss one of the fandom's most beloved characters, Peter Bernardone. We discuss Peter's compassion, heroism, and how he acts as a mirror for Will Graham. Enjoy!

Episode Links:

Nimerfro, Scott, Bryan Fuller and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Su-Zakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 8, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Tennyson’s In Memoriam - https://kalliope.org/en/text/tennyson20020226130

Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Shiizakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 9, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Jeremy Davies Subaru Commercial - Jeremy Davies (Subaru Commercial)

Jeremy Davies Mission Statement of Sorts - https://jeremydavies.com/site/JeremysSocialMediaMissionStatementofSorts.html

Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Su-Zakana” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-rebooting-season-two-halfway-1798267889

Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Shiizakana” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-the-intimacy-between-will-an-1798268050

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/dg8cZXIEfDo

In this episode, Quantifiably Bitchy's Rachela and I discuss the beautiful and badass Margot Verger. We discuss Margot's canon origins in Harris, how Bryan transformed her character, and her enduring legacy as a survivor. Enjoy!

Episode Links

Harris, Thomas. Hannibal. Delacorte Press, 1999.

McLean, Jesse. The Art and Making of Hannibal. Titan Books, 2015.

Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Su-Zakana” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-rebooting-season-two-halfway-1798267889

Katharine Isabelle Interview with Curtis Loves Movies - https://curtislovesmovies.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/katharine-isabelle-talks-nbcs-hannibal/

Nimerfro, Scott, Bryan Fuller and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Su-Zakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 8, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Shiizakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 9, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Lightfoot, Steve and Kai Yu Wu. Writers. “Naka-Choko.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 10, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Naka-Choko” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-mason-verger-and-an-incredib-1798268249

Vlaming, Jeff, Andy Black and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Ko No Mono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 11, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Brancato, Chris, Bryan Fuller and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Tome-wan.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 12, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/0j_8Do6FmLs

In this episode, Fannibal Donna and I discuss the true villain of the show, Mason Verger. We delve into his canon beginnings in Harris, his translation to the screen in Ridley Scott's film and in Bryan Fuller's show, and the Mason Swap from S2 to S3.
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Episode Links

Harris, Thomas. Hannibal. Delacorte Press, 1999.

Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Naka-Choko” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-mason-verger-and-an-incredib-1798268249

McLean, Jesse. The Art and Making of Hannibal. Titan Books, 2015.

Lightfoot, Steve and Kai Yu Wu. Writers. “Naka-Choko.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 10, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Vlaming, Jeff, Andy Black and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Ko No Mono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 11, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Brancato, Chris, Bryan Fuller and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Tome-wan.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 12, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

“Why Hannibal Recast Michael Pitt as Mason Verger” at ScreenRant - https://screenrant.com/why-hannibal-show-recast-michael-pitt-as-mason-verger-explainer/

Michael Pitt 2014 Interview with Collider - https://collider.com/michael-pitt-i-origins-hannibal-interview/

Bryan Fuller 2015 Interview with HeyUGuys - https://www.heyuguys.com/bryan-fuller-interview-hannibal-series-3/

Michael Pitt 2014 Interview with Mandatory - https://www.mandatory.com/fun/725945-i-origins-michael-pitt-on-eyes-evolution-and-hannibal

Joe Anderson 2015 Interview with Collider - https://collider.com/joe-anderson-supremacy-hannibal-interview/

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/sJDYnlriNjQ

In this solo episode, I discuss another character we are introduced to in Season 2, Kade Prurnell. I discuss the fascinating origin of her character, her function in the S2 plot, and possibilities for her character in a hopefully eventual Season 4. Enjoy!
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Episode Links

AV Club Interview with Bryan Fuller “Sakizuke” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-blending-busby-berkeley-with-1798266759

Harris, Thomas. The Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin’s Press, 1988.

Ron Vawter at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Vawter

Fuller, Bryan and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Kaiseki.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 1, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Collider Interview with Bryan Fuller - https://collider.com/hannibal-season-2-bryan-fuller-interview/

Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/OPq4gg2krWg

In this episode, Lady Thunder and I dissect and discuss the next installment in our Movie Edition series, 2002's Red Dragon. We talk our likes, dislikes, and the influence we see from this film in Bryan's Hannibal. Enjoy!
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Episode Links

"Red Dragon (2002 film)” at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Red_Dragon_(2002_film)&oldid=1367622138

“Brett Ratner” at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brett_Ratner&oldid=1367306898

Raftery, Brian. Hannibal Lecter: A Life. Simon &Schuster, New York, 2026.

“Raz’s Midnight Macabre Horror Review: ‘Red Dragon’” - https://somewhatnerdy.com/home/red-dragon/

“Red Dragon” at RogerEbert.com - https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/red-dragon-2002

Edward Guthmann’s Review at SFGate - https://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Dragon-has-no-bite-All-star-cast-fails-to-2765306.php

William Arnold’s Review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer - https://web.archive.org/web/20141025014133/http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/movies/article/Lecter-series-has-run-its-course-but-Hopkins-is-1097596....

Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with Collider - https://collider.com/bryan-fuller-hannibal-interview/

Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AVClub - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-the-first-three-episodes-1798239641

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In this episode, my guest Petra and I discuss the character of Miriam Lass – a strong, brave, young woman who serves as a load-bearing character for the plot and a remix of past characters from both the Fullerverse and Harris canon. Enjoy!

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/qTbhfWrDJn4

Episode Links

Wikipedia article on Dead Like Me - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Like_Me

Georgia Lass Pic - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0556085/mediaviewer/rm3612449024/

Bryan Fuller 2013 Season 1 Walkthrough with AVC - Part 2 of 4 - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239745

Bryan Fuller 2014 AVC Interview “Futamono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-another-shocking-ending-1798267528

Anna Chlumsky Interview with Chicago Tribune - https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/05/05/anna-chlumsky-from-girl-to-grownup-roles/

Wu, Kai Yu and Bryan Fuller. “Entree.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 6, Chiswick Productions, 2012.

Bryan Fuller 2014 AVC Interview “Yakimono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-hannibal-lecter-s-grand-desi-1798267723

Miriam Through Broken Glass Pic- https://thatshelf.com/hannibal-episode-2-7-recap/

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/S1J0NXkAFG4

In this episode, my good friend and Fannibal Family member Natasha and I finish discussing the development of Hannigram in Season 2, covering Episodes 8-13. We discuss the text, subtext, and everything in between. Enjoy!

Episode Links

Nimerfro, Scott, Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Su-zakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 8, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Shiizakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 9, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Lightfoot, Steve and Kai Yu Wu. Writers. “Naka-choko.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 10, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Vlaming, Jeff, Andy Black, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Ko-no-mono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 11, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Brancato, Chris, Bryan Fuller, and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Tome-wan.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 12, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Steve Lightfoot and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

@BryanFuller. “WILL HAS NOT TOLD JACK CRAWFORD THAT HE ATE HUMAN FLESH TO SEDUCE.” Twitter, 17 May 2014, 8:15 a.m.

AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Ko-No-Mono.” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-the-mystery-of-freddie-lound-1798268478

@BryanFuller. “WILL GRAHAM IS COVERED IN #HANNIBAL’S BODILY FLUIDS #GAYAGENDA.” Twitter, 17 May 2014. 12:05 p.m.

AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Mizumono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-discusses-that-bloody-jaw-drop-1798268855

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VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/nqja0waL4-I

In this episode, Fannibal Michaś and I discuss the development of the Hannigram relationship in Season 2A, which is episodes 1-7. We discuss the game between Hannibal and Will, the coded language between them, the Salmon Shirt of Seduction, and more! Enjoy!

Episode Links

“The Good Ship: The B.F.S. Hannigram” by Zilla - https://www.deviantart.com/zillabean/art/Commission-The-Good-Ship-B-F-S-Hannigram-924022517

Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Kaiseki.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 1, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Stag Man at Hannibal’s Table Pic - https://fathersonholygore.com/2015/08/09/hannibal-season-two-episode-one-kaiseki/

Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Sakizuke.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 2, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Cold Look Will Pic - https://fathersonholygore.com/2015/08/10/hannibal-season-two-episode-two-sakizuke/

AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Sakizuke” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-blending-busby-berkeley-with-1798266759

Grote, Jason and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Hassun.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 3, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

“Will Graham is My Friend” Pic - https://www.tumblr.com/bonearenaofmyskull/159663284002/oxtrogen-bonearenaofmyskull-oxtrogen

Wrath of Khan Pic - https://www.reddit.com/r/Star_Trek_/comments/1l3q8pp/on_this_day_in_1982_star_trek_wrath_of_khan/

AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Hassun” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-his-brief-sojourn-into-legal-1798266941

Nimerfro, Scott and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Takiawase.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 4, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Floyd, Ayanna, Steve Lightfoot, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mukozuke.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 5, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Hannibal in Noose Pic - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230890/mediaviewer/rm2162411520/

AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Mukozuke” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-will-s-big-move-1798267345

Black, Andy, Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Futamono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 6, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Smoking Jacket Hannibal Pic - https://programme-tv.nouvelobs.com/serie-tv/hannibal-s15607/saison-2/episode-6-futamono-933002/

Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Yakimono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 7, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Salmon Shirt of Seduction Pic - https://fathersonholygore.com/2015/08/15/hannibal-season-two-episode-seven-yakimono/

AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Yakimono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-hannibal-lecter-s-grand-desi-1798267723