The books conclusion had Clarice hypnotized with sedatives to accept Hannibal as her protector and lover. She could only snap out of it by hearing the sound of the crossbow firing, thus ending her life. I would love to see that on this show.

It was a monument to mistaken paternity.

It's the irrepressibly whimsical person suit part of him, that wants to get caught.

The Acolyte is Dolarhyde surely? Will investigated his first crime in
the pilot episode, attracting his attention. Hannibal called Francis D. a Pilgrim in the book, which has a similar religious connection.

I am particularly looking forward to Dolarhyde's memory of his Grandmother in all her howling madness. Wasn't she supposed to resemble George Washington?

Sopranos-level excited for the return of Hannibal and the company of the avclubbers. The last series subtly delivered network tv for the new century. The color palette and soundtrack was enveloping enough to make me request an MRI scan.