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[metsallica]

ohboyohboyohboyohboy, Hannibal T-Shirt Thursdays ramping [back] up, can't wait. Snuck up on me, guess that's apropos.

 

[Plasticine]

Forbes: 'Hannibal' Season 3 Review: The Bold Gets Bolder

Great TV can come from anywhere. However, as we’ve already seen this week through UnREAL and Mr. Robot, there are some sources it’s more expected from than others, and it’s through this prism how many view NBC’s Hannibal. The world at large (at least in regard to those that watch it based on the current ratings) seems to be in agreement that Hannibal is great television despite calling NBC home, and the reasons for this are rather clear. Hannibal is interesting, dynamic, complex and, most of all, bold. Heading into season three, it’s that last quality that can best describe the first three new episodes of 2015 for they are indeed the boldest pieces of storytelling the show has produced in its time since beginning in 2013.

Hannibal is in the prime of its creativity, and that statement comes through no clearer than it does this season. Nothing about the show feels cheap, and every new reveal is completely earned. Often, the show goes to places that take the audience right to the brink of their expectation before shattering their assumptions into more pieces than the psychopath’s tea glass. If anyone was waiting for Hannibal to be let off the leash NBC may or may not have had it on, the wait is over. Season three is a Hannibal unhinged. Season three is the Hannibal everyone has been waiting to see.

 

[A Serious Man]

Fantastic OT, I cannot fucking wait.

 

[Zaph]

"Season three is the Hannibal everyone has been waiting to see."

omg

 

[Demon Ice]

Don't even have the words to describe how hyped I am for this show. Need to make time to re watch S1 and 2

 

[Prophet Steve]

Ooooooh yes, seems the start of this will be my birthday present.

 

[berzeli]

Really nice OT. Shame that I'll have to abandon it as soon as the show starts, I'm not getting a TV subscription and I'm not dealing with the other option which is the worst video player in the world.

At least Netflix Nordic is quick to get the show after it airs, but the wait will be unbearable.

 

[Lazyslob]

i cant effing wait

 

[Ensirius]

Last season was very very entertaining.
I have very high hopes for this one as well.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I like that (Season 3 spoilers)

Spoiler

Kacey Rohl is back as WIll's hallucinations, at least that's the most likely outcome

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

But you know what's great, is the return of Lecterings!

 

[jetjevons]

"Season three is the Hannibal everyone has been waiting to see."

omg

My body is not ready...

Spoiler

It needs salt.

 

[Anton Sugar]

omg lecterings. It's been too long.

Forbes: 'Hannibal' Season 3 Review: The Bold Gets Bolder

Oh GOD, this is not helping the wait.

 

[-griffy-]

My body is not ready...

Spoiler

It needs salt.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

So excited for this. I haven't watched any of the promo stuff cus I want to go in (almost) having seen nothing.

 

[ivysaur12]

Forbes: 'Hannibal' Season 3 Review: The Bold Gets Bolder

Also, nice to hear that UnREAL is good. The concept is potentially fantastic and interesting -- I'm glad they executed it properly without falling into the tropes of the shows they're commenting on.

(and I mean duh, of course Hannibal is fantastic)

 

[suzu]

Awesome artwork!

Can't wait for the new season to start.

 

[Funky Papa]

But you know what's great, is the return of Lecterings!

Goddamnit.

Those gifs always get me. Always.

Edit: From the review.

If anyone was waiting for Hannibal to be let off the leash NBC may or may not have had it on, the wait is over. Season three is a Hannibal unhinged. Season three is the Hannibal everyone has been waiting to see.

Somebody hold me.

 

[UrbanRats]

Edit: From the review.



Somebody hold me.

[CANNIBALISM INTENSIFIES]

 

[TheOddOne]

Thanks for the kind words on the OP.

All praise goes to Feran though for making that poster on such short notice.

 

[Purkake4]

Sweet!

 

[adamsappel]

So excited!

 

[Psychoward]

But you know what's great, is the return of Lecterings!

Ugh tumblr would it be so hard to make that one gif or just 4 static images? Anyway more more

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

THIS SHOW IS EVERYTHING

Every part of my body is fapping right now.

 

[Intheflorsh]

WHY AREN'T MORE PEOPLE WATCHING THIS SHOW.

"It sounds gross."

 

[Levi]

Is this season getting an iTunes subscription? Hulu?

Definitely no Hulu, unless the deal they have with Amazon for exclusive streaming rights expired over the off-season.

 

[~Kinggi~]

Awesome OT.

Forbes review is the hypest of hype shit. Hoping for great things. Didnt think it could get better.

 

[water_wendi]

The longest week of the year starts now.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Ugh tumblr would it be so hard to make that one gif or just 4 static images? Anyway more more

I love it as is. Right amount of impact!

 

[BrightLightLava]

The time between when the normal TV season ends and the summer one begins is my least favorite time of the year. I can't wait for this to come back. I need my beautiful grotesqueness.

 

[ffejeromdiks]

To get you prepped:

Season 2 Gag Reel

Never seen this or the S1 one, holy shit they are hilarious.

Seems like a fun set to be around on, they all have a great sense of humor.

 

[~Kinggi~]

This show is so effective i had to turn the gag reel off it was ruining the illusion, its like they are normal happy people it doesnt make sense

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

 

[Turin]

I like that (Season 3 spoilers)

Spoiler

Kacey Rohl is back as WIll's hallucinations, at least that's the most likely outcome

Indeed. I'm glad we didn't see the last of her.

 

[Mumei]

Forbes: 'Hannibal' Season 3 Review: The Bold Gets Bolder

I didn't think the wait could get any harder.

Also, Lecterings. <3

 

[Malmorian]

This is the best goddamned television i've ever seen. Watched both season multiple times and can't fucking WAIT for season thee. Please give me a ticket to the hype train, I am so aboard

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Hannibal is the best series about male bonding and friendship ever.

 

[Psychoward]

Hannibal is the best series about male bonding and friendship ever.

embrace the Hannigram

the number of filtered sappy music videos of this show is quite disturbing

 

[Nappuccino]

Hannibal is the best series about male bonding and friendship ever.

A more mature My Little Ponies . . . for men?

 

[Leona Lewis]

Forbes: 'Hannibal' Season 3 Review: The Bold Gets Bolder

Hannibal is in the prime of its creativity, and that statement comes through no clearer than it does this season. Nothing about the show feels cheap, and every new reveal is completely earned. Often, the show goes to places that take the audience right to the brink of their expectation before shattering their assumptions into more pieces than the psychopath&#8217;s tea glass. If anyone was waiting for Hannibal to be let off the leash NBC may or may not have had it on, the wait is over. Season three is a Hannibal unhinged. Season three is the Hannibal everyone has been waiting to see.

 

[Siegcram]

Forbes: 'Hannibal' Season 3 Review: The Bold Gets Bolder

Often, the episode switches from a 16:9 to 2:21 aspect ratio and shifts in color palette at times to signify specific narrative tools are being used. Just on a purely visual level, the premiere episode is, quite possibly, the most avant-garde hour of small screen media to ever exist.

yoooooooooooo

Why is a week so long?

 

[overcast]

Sorry if this has been asked, but does Hannibal typically go on Hulu Plus after each episode? Since it's on NBC.

 

[ebullientprism]

I really hope this wins a bunch of Emmys or ratings spike or something. I dont think I can take the stress at the end of each season of it being renewed or not. Such a phenomenal show, shame its not getting the recognition it deserves.

 

[TheOddOne]

- BD: ‘Hannibal’ Season Three Is Deliciously Different *Spoilers*

As much as Hannibal’s second season worked to redefine the narrative – season three elevates it in pretty much every way possible. It’s a revelation for the character, plot progression, and visual insanity. It firmly re-establishes Hannibal as the best horror show on television, and simply cannot be missed.

- EW Review.

Now in its third season, Hannibal remains the most engrossing (and gross) serial-killer drama on television, and the most beautiful. Here, the acid never stops kicking in.

 

[Rhaknar]

13 more weeks of dreading that this isnt renewed

 

[Candeldandel]

This is my favorite! The last gif is perfect, LOL

Edit: I like this one toooooo

I love it as is. Right amount of impact!

 

[Intheflorsh]

13 more weeks of dreading that this isnt renewed

This season was placed in a great time slot, I'm optimistic.

 

[Leona Lewis]

13 more weeks of dreading that this isnt renewed

The moment NBC drops the show is the moment a volcanic bidding war erupts among the cable and streaming giants.

Which is to say, it's probably never going to be canceled - it's minimal risk to NBC because of its unique production structure, and unlike miscellany like Constantine, the franchise itself actually carries some weight (even if the ratings haven't borne that out yet).

 

[Rhaknar]

The moment NBC drops the show is the moment a volcanic bidding war erupts among the cable and streaming giants.

Which is to say, it's probably never going to be canceled - it's minimal risk to NBC because of its unique production structure, and unlike miscellany like Constantine, the franchise itself actually carries some weight (even if the ratings haven't borne that out yet).

I hope so, I need my full run

 

[Mr. Pointy]

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go freeze myself until June 4th because the wait is unbearable.