TV series
Savor the hunt.
Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with a taste for the criminal minded – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with a taste for the criminal minded – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
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Episode 1
After the devastating bloodbath at the Lecter home, Hannibal establishes a new life for himself in Italy along with the company of his own psychiatrist, Bedelia.
Directed by Vincenzo NataliWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve LightfootGuest stars Tom Wisdom, Kacey Rohl, Zachary Quinto
Episode 2
With his wounds now healed, Will Graham heads to Europe eight months after the horrific event that almost took his life, in search of closure with Hannibal Lecter. Meanwhile, an Italian inspector suspects that Lecter and a killer he pursued 20 years earlier are the same person.
Directed by Vincenzo NataliWritten by Bryan Fuller, Jeff VlamingGuest stars Kacey Rohl, Fortunato Cerlino
Episode 3
Will continues his search, making his way to Hannibal's childhood home in Lithuania. Meanwhile, Jack Crawford arrives in Italy, hoping to find Will and intervene before tragedy strikes again, and Bedelia warns Hannibal against unraveling his new life.
Directed by Vincenzo NataliWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Angelina BurnettGuest stars Tao Okamoto, Fortunato Cerlino, Julian Richings
Episode 4
After surviving a disfiguring gunshot, Dr. Fredrick Chilton rallies support to capture Hannibal using Will as bait. Jack is distracted by Bella's failing health, but implores Will to abandon the risky idea of finding Hannibal. Meanwhile, Alana Bloom entertains a different approach, partnering with Mason Verger to utilize his vast resources.
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Nick AntoscaGuest stars Glenn Fleshler, Raúl Esparza, Gina Torres, Katharine Isabelle, Joe Anderson
Episode 5
Will travels via train with Chiyoh to Florence, as Alana and Mason use Hannibal's fine tastes to track his whereabouts. Pazzi tries to get in close to find out if Hannibal is the man he's looking for, but his greed may get the better of him.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Tom de VilleGuest stars Tao Okamoto, Joe Anderson, Fortunato Cerlino
Episode 6
With Bedelia securing her alibi, Hannibal prepares to leave Florence just as Jack and Will begin to track him down. However, Chiyoh has arrived in Florence with her own agenda.
Directed by Vincenzo NataliWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Don ManciniGuest stars Tao Okamoto, Giorgio Lupano, Katharine Isabelle, Joe Anderson, Fortunato Cerlino
Episode 7
Captured in Italy by police on Mason Verger's payroll, Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter are delivered to Muskrat Farm to await Mason's revenge.
Directed by Adam KaneWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve LightfootGuest stars Tao Okamoto, Glenn Fleshler, Giorgio Lupano, Katharine Isabelle, Joe Anderson
Episode 8
Hannibal has been under lock and key for three years at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane when a new villain arises - Francis Dolarhyde, also known as "The Tooth Fairy." Crawford approaches Will to help catch the vicious serial killer targeting families.
Directed by Neil MarshallWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Nick AntoscaGuest stars Raúl Esparza, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Richard Armitage, Nina Arianda
Episode 9
Wading deeper into dangerous territory, Will enlists the help of Hannibal Lecter to assist with the search for an elusive serial killer. Elsewhere, a new woman comes into Dolarhyde's life.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Helen Shang, Jeff VlamingGuest stars Rutina Wesley, Kacey Rohl, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Richard Armitage, Vladimir Jon Cubrt, Nina Arianda
Episode 10
Carvings symbolizing the Great Red Dragon shed light on Francis Dolarhyde's disturbing psychology. Will feels his bond with Hannibal growing uncomfortably stronger, and seeks out Bedelia Du Maurier, the only other person who fully understands the complexities of such a relationship.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Bryan Fuller, Don ManciniGuest stars Rutina Wesley, Zachary Quinto, Richard Armitage
Episode 11
Convinced that the Red Dragon will strike at the next full moon, Jack and Will grow desperate, and Alana turns to Hannibal for help.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve LightfootGuest stars Rutina Wesley, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Richard Armitage, Nina Arianda
Episode 12
Will enlists Dr. Frederick Chilton to lure Francis Dolarhyde into an ambush, using Freddie Lounds as their mouthpiece. Meanwhile, Dolarhyde senses that the FBI is closing in and launches a horrifying endgame.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Angela LaManna, Jeff VlamingGuest stars Rutina Wesley, Raúl Esparza, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Richard Armitage, Nina Arianda
Episode 13
In a desperate bid to slay Francis Dolarhyde, Will engineers a cunning ploy involving Hannibal.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Nick AntoscaGuest stars Rutina Wesley, Raúl Esparza, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Katharine Isabelle, Richard Armitage
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Mads MikkelsenDr. Hannibal Lecter
Hugh DancyWill Graham
Laurence FishburneJack Crawford
Caroline DhavernasDr. Alana Bloom
Gillian AndersonDr. Bedelia Du Maurier
Hettienne ParkBeverly Katz
Ellen MuthGeorgia Madchen
Michael PittMason Verger
NBCUnited States
The De Laurentiis CompanyUnited States
AXN Original Production
Gaumont International TelevisionUnited States
