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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
With Will Graham in prison, the FBI investigates his claims against Hannibal. A new serial killer emerges.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve LightfootGuest stars Gillian Anderson, Hettienne Park, Raúl Esparza, Patrick Garrow, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Cynthia Nixon, Jonathan Tucker
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Bryan Fuller, Jeff VlamingGuest stars Hettienne Park, Patrick Garrow, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Cynthia Nixon
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Peter MedakWritten by Steve Lightfoot, Jason GroteGuest stars Hettienne Park, Maria del Mar, Raúl Esparza, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Cynthia Nixon
Episode 4
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.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Bryan Fuller, Scott NimerfroGuest stars Hettienne Park, Raúl Esparza, Patrick Garrow, Kacey Rohl, Gina Torres, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson
Episode 5
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 horrific revenge for Beverly's death.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Ayanna Floyd DavisGuest stars Hettienne Park, Raúl Esparza, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Jonathan Tucker
Episode 6
Jack suspects Hannibal might be the Chesapeake Ripper as two more victims turn up. Hannibal and Alana distance themselves from Will.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Steve Lightfoot, Andrew Black, Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, Andrew BlackGuest stars Raúl Esparza, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Anna Chlumsky
Episode 7
As Miriam Lass begins her recovery, Will is released from prison and resumes his pursuit of Hannibal.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve LightfootGuest stars Raúl Esparza, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Anna Chlumsky
Episode 8
Will resumes his therapy with Dr. Lecter. The FBI investigates the murder of a woman whose body was found sewn inside a dead horse.
Directed by Vincenzo NataliWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Scott NimerfroGuest stars Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Katharine Isabelle, Jeremy Davies, Chris Diamantopoulos
Episode 9
Margot Verger seeks out Will as she tries to understand Hannibal. The FBI searches for an animalistic killer who tears his victims' bodies apart.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Bryan Fuller, Jeff VlamingGuest stars Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Katharine Isabelle, Jeremy Davies, Chris Diamantopoulos, Mark O'Brien
Episode 10
Will's readiness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal.
Directed by Vincenzo NataliWritten by Kai Yu Wu, Steve Lightfoot, Steve LightfootGuest stars Michael Pitt, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Katharine Isabelle, Daniel Kash, Mark O'Brien
Episode 11
Will and Margot hide her pregnancy from Mason. After Freddie's gruesome murder, Alana's doubts about Will and Hannibal grow stronger.
Directed by David SladeWritten by Bryan Fuller, Jeff Vlaming, Andrew BlackGuest stars Michael Pitt, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Aaron Abrams, Scott Thompson, Katharine Isabelle, Daniel Kash
Episode 12
Bedelia returns and accepts immunity to testify against Hannibal. Mason Verger plots revenge after learning of Hannibal's manipulations.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, Chris BrancatoGuest stars Gillian Anderson, Michael Pitt, Katharine Isabelle, Daniel Kash
Episode 13
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.
Directed by David SladeWritten by Bryan Fuller, Steve LightfootGuest stars Gillian Anderson, Kacey Rohl, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Gina Torres, Vladimir Jon Cubrt, Cynthia Nixon
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
