Kaiseki (Hannibal)

"**Kaiseki**"
"Kaiseki"
Hannibal episode
Episode no.	Season 2; Episode 1
Directed by	Tim Hunter
Written by	Bryan Fuller; Steve Lightfoot;
Produced by	Sidonie Dumas; Christophe Riandee; Katie O'Connell; Elisa Roth; David Slade; Chris Brancato; Michael Rymer; Steve Lightfoot; Martha De Laurentiis; Bryan Fuller;
Featured music	Brian Reitzell
Cinematography by	James Hawkinson
Editing by	Stephen Philipson
Production code	201
Original air date	February 28, 2014
Running time	42 minutes
Guest appearances
	Gillian Anderson as Bedelia Du Maurier (special guest star); Cynthia Nixon as Kade Prurnell; Raúl Esparza as Dr. Frederick Chilton; Ryan Field as Roland Umber; Patrick Garrow as Killer; Jonathan Tucker as Matthew Brown; Kalen Davidson as Stag Man; Eli Ham as Parks & Rec #1; Kevin Whalen as Parks & Rec #2;

"Kaiseki" is the first episode of the second season of the psychological thriller–horror series Hannibal. It is the 14th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Bryan Fuller and executive producer Steve Lightfoot, and directed by Tim Hunter. It was first broadcast on February 28, 2014, on NBC.

The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon and Hannibal, with focus on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy. The episode revolves around BAU following the track of a killer, who disposed bodies on a river after deeming them useless. With Graham incarcerated, Lecter aids BAU in the case. Meanwhile, Graham goes through therapy with Bloom in order to find more about his lost memories.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.27 million household viewers and gained a 1.1/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics highlighting the opening fight scene, new setting, performances, writing, cinematography and terrifying final scene.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.