---
title: "Hannibal"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hannibal-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 40008
imdb_id: "tt2243973"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 39
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 2972
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Hannibal (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hannibal-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hannibal is a television series created by Bryan Fuller that explores the early relationship between FBI criminal profiler Will Graham and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The series is based on the novels by Thomas Harris and premiered on NBC on April 4, 2013. Will Graham possesses an extraordinary ability to empathize with serial killers, which serves as both a gift and a curse. When Graham struggles to solve a series of difficult murders, Special Agent Jack Crawford pairs him with Dr. Lecter, a man with a taste for the criminal minded who is destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy. The show features actors Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, and Laurence Fishburne. Following its debut, the series ran for three seasons, with the second season premiering on February 28, 2014, and the third on June 4, 2015. NBC canceled the program due to low viewership, and the series finale aired in August 2015. The show is currently available for streaming on various platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An FBI profiler with unique empathic abilities partners with a psychiatrist to track serial killers."

### Why Watch
- complex character dynamics
- compelling psychological exploration

### Caveats & Content Note
- features graphic depictions of violence
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains intense themes and graphic violence related to its crime-solving premise.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, dark, suspenseful, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
Season 1 of Hannibal follows FBI special agent Will Graham, a profiler whose rare gift is

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 39
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 30 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bryan Fuller
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mads Mikkelsen** as *Dr. Hannibal Lecter*
- **Hugh Dancy** as *Will Graham*
- **Laurence Fishburne** as *Jack Crawford*
- **Caroline Dhavernas** as *Dr. Alana Bloom*
- **Aaron Abrams** as *Brian Zeller*
- **Scott Thompson** as *Jimmy Price*
- **Gillian Anderson** as *Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier*
- **Kacey Rohl** as *Abigail Hobbs*
- **Lara Jean Chorostecki** as *Freddie Lounds*
- **Raúl Esparza** as *Dr. Frederick Chilton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
It follows the early relationship between FBI profiler Will Graham and psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Bryan Fuller.

### Q: Is the show based on a book?
Yes, the series is based on the novels by Thomas Harris.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The first season premiered on April 4, 2013.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, and Laurence Fishburne.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hannibal (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal_(TV_series))
- [Hannibal (TV Series 2013–2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2243973/)
- [Watch Hannibal | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70241956)
- [Hannibal (TV series) | Hannibal Wiki | Fandom](https://hannibal.fandom.com/wiki/Hannibal_(TV_series))
- [Hannibal - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/hannibal)
- [Prime Video: Hannibal Season 1](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0SD5TDL63TGMHKA67Q0D7Z22HU/)

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