Hannibal: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Hannibal Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Kaiseki
Feb 28, 2014
With Will Graham in prison, the FBI investigates his claims against Hannibal. A new serial killer emerges.
Sakizuke
Mar 7, 2014
As the FBI seeks Will's help in tracking a killer who turns his victims' bodies into art, Will plots to reveal the truth about Hannibal.
Hassun
Mar 14, 2014
As Will's murder trial begins, a copycat killer sends a gruesome message. Jack is under pressure to wrap up Will's case while Hannibal hopes for his friend's exoneration.
Takiawase
Mar 21, 2014
Emboldened after drug therapy from Dr. Chilton, Will sets a deadly plan in place to expose Hannibal. A new killer is turning victims into beehives.
Mukōzuke
Mar 28, 2014
The BSU investigates Beverly's death after her body is found displayed in a gruesome tableau. Abel Gideon returns to the Baltimore Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Will seeks a
Futamono
Apr 4, 2014
Jack suspects Hannibal might be the Chesapeake Ripper as two more victims turn up. Hannibal and Alana distance themselves from Will.
Yakimono
Apr 11, 2014
As Miriam Lass begins her recovery, Will is released from prison and resumes his pursuit of Hannibal.
Su-zakana
Apr 18, 2014
Will resumes his therapy with Dr. Lecter. The FBI investigates the murder of a woman whose body was found sewn inside a dead horse.
Shiizakana
Apr 25, 2014
Margot Verger seeks out Will as she tries to understand Hannibal. The FBI searches for an animalistic killer who tears his victims' bodies apart.
Naka-Choko
May 2, 2014
Will's readiness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal.
Kō No Mono
May 9, 2014
Will and Margot hide her pregnancy from Mason. After Freddie's gruesome murder, Alana's doubts about Will and Hannibal grow stronger.
Tome-wan
May 16, 2014
Bedelia returns and accepts immunity to testify against Hannibal. Mason Verger plots revenge after learning of Hannibal's manipulations.
Mizumono
May 23, 2014
Springing their trap, Jack, Will and Alana face off with Hannibal in a bloody final showdown, but the doctor has a few surprises of his own.