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Deconstructing Hannibal

Sihaya

The podcast where we take Bryan Fuller's show, Hannibal, apart piece by piece. All the English major thoughts and feelings will be shared. Cannibal puns will be made. 

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  • S1 · E43
    September 27 · 1 hr 34 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 43: Murder Sister, Murder Wife - Margot Verger

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/dg8cZXIEfDo In this episode, Quantifiably Bitchy's Rachela and I discuss the beautiful and badass Margot Verger. We discuss Margot's canon origins in Harris, how Bryan transformed her character, and her enduring legacy as a survivor. Enjoy! Episode Links Harris, Thomas. Hannibal. Delacorte Press, 1999. McLean, Jesse. The Art and Making of Hannibal. Titan Books, 2015. Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Su-Zakana” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-rebooting-season-two-halfway-1798267889 Katharine Isabelle Interview with Curtis Loves Movies - https://curtislovesmovies.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/katharine-isabelle-talks-nbcs-hannibal/ Nimerfro, Scott, Bryan Fuller and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Su-Zakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 8, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Shiizakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 9, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Lightfoot, Steve and Kai Yu Wu. Writers. “Naka-Choko.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 10, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Naka-Choko” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-mason-verger-and-an-incredib-1798268249 Vlaming, Jeff, Andy Black and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Ko No Mono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 11, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Brancato, Chris, Bryan Fuller and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Tome-wan.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 12, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

  • S1 · E42
    September 13 · 1 hr 44 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 42: The King of Pigs - Mason Verger

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/0j_8Do6FmLs In this episode, Fannibal Donna and I discuss the true villain of the show, Mason Verger. We delve into his canon beginnings in Harris, his translation to the screen in Ridley Scott's film and in Bryan Fuller's show, and the Mason Swap from S2 to S3. Enjoy! 💖💖💖 Episode Links Harris, Thomas. Hannibal. Delacorte Press, 1999. Bryan Fuller 2014 Interview with AV Club “Naka-Choko” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-mason-verger-and-an-incredib-1798268249 McLean, Jesse. The Art and Making of Hannibal. Titan Books, 2015. Lightfoot, Steve and Kai Yu Wu. Writers. “Naka-Choko.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 10, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Vlaming, Jeff, Andy Black and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Ko No Mono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 11, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Brancato, Chris, Bryan Fuller and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Tome-wan.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 12, Chiswick Productions, 2014. “Why Hannibal Recast Michael Pitt as Mason Verger” at ScreenRant - https://screenrant.com/why-hannibal-show-recast-michael-pitt-as-mason-verger-explainer/ Michael Pitt 2014 Interview with Collider - https://collider.com/michael-pitt-i-origins-hannibal-interview/ Bryan Fuller 2015 Interview with HeyUGuys - https://www.heyuguys.com/bryan-fuller-interview-hannibal-series-3/ Michael Pitt 2014 Interview with Mandatory - https://www.mandatory.com/fun/725945-i-origins-michael-pitt-on-eyes-evolution-and-hannibal Joe Anderson 2015 Interview with Collider - https://collider.com/joe-anderson-supremacy-hannibal-interview/

  • S1 · E41
    August 30 · 1 hr 4 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 41: Kade Prurnell - Bureaucrat with a Bayonet (Slightly Krendlerized)

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/sJDYnlriNjQ In this solo episode, I discuss another character we are introduced to in Season 2, Kade Prurnell. I discuss the fascinating origin of her character, her function in the S2 plot, and possibilities for her character in a hopefully eventual Season 4. Enjoy! 💖💖💖 Episode Links AV Club Interview with Bryan Fuller “Sakizuke” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-blending-busby-berkeley-with-1798266759 Harris, Thomas. The Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin’s Press, 1988. Ron Vawter at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Vawter Fuller, Bryan and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Kaiseki.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 1, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Collider Interview with Bryan Fuller - https://collider.com/hannibal-season-2-bryan-fuller-interview/ Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

  • S1 · E40
    August 16 · 1 hr 48 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 40: Movie Edition - Red Dragon

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/OPq4gg2krWg In this episode, Lady Thunder and I dissect and discuss the next installment in our Movie Edition series, 2002's Red Dragon. We talk our likes, dislikes, and the influence we see from this film in Bryan's Hannibal. Enjoy! 💖💖💖 Episode Links "Red Dragon (2002 film)” at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Red_Dragon_(2002_film)&oldid=1367622138 “Brett Ratner” at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brett_Ratner&oldid=1367306898 Raftery, Brian. Hannibal Lecter: A Life. Simon &Schuster, New York, 2026. “Raz’s Midnight Macabre Horror Review: ‘Red Dragon’” - https://somewhatnerdy.com/home/red-dragon/ “Red Dragon” at RogerEbert.com - https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/red-dragon-2002 Edward Guthmann’s Review at SFGate - https://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Dragon-has-no-bite-All-star-cast-fails-to-2765306.php William Arnold’s Review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer - https://web.archive.org/web/20141025014133/http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/movies/article/Lecter-series-has-run-its-course-but-Hopkins-is-1097596.... Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with Collider - https://collider.com/bryan-fuller-hannibal-interview/ Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AVClub - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-the-first-three-episodes-1798239641

  • S1 · E39
    August 2 · 1 hr 32 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 39: Brave Young Woman - Miriam Lass

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, my guest Petra and I discuss the character of Miriam Lass – a strong, brave, young woman who serves as a load-bearing character for the plot and a remix of past characters from both the Fullerverse and Harris canon. Enjoy! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/qTbhfWrDJn4 Episode Links Wikipedia article on Dead Like Me - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Like_Me Georgia Lass Pic - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0556085/mediaviewer/rm3612449024/ Bryan Fuller 2013 Season 1 Walkthrough with AVC - Part 2 of 4 - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239745 Bryan Fuller 2014 AVC Interview “Futamono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-another-shocking-ending-1798267528 Anna Chlumsky Interview with Chicago Tribune - https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/05/05/anna-chlumsky-from-girl-to-grownup-roles/ Wu, Kai Yu and Bryan Fuller. “Entree.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 6, Chiswick Productions, 2012. Bryan Fuller 2014 AVC Interview “Yakimono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-hannibal-lecter-s-grand-desi-1798267723 Miriam Through Broken Glass Pic- https://thatshelf.com/hannibal-episode-2-7-recap/

  • S1 · E38
    July 19 · 1 hr 47 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 38: Season 2 Hannigram - Part Two

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/S1J0NXkAFG4 In this episode, my good friend and Fannibal Family member Natasha and I finish discussing the development of Hannigram in Season 2, covering Episodes 8-13. We discuss the text, subtext, and everything in between. Enjoy! Episode Links Nimerfro, Scott, Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Su-zakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 8, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Shiizakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 9, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Lightfoot, Steve and Kai Yu Wu. Writers. “Naka-choko.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 10, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Vlaming, Jeff, Andy Black, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Ko-no-mono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 11, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Brancato, Chris, Bryan Fuller, and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Tome-wan.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 12, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Steve Lightfoot and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13, Chiswick Productions, 2014. @BryanFuller. “WILL HAS NOT TOLD JACK CRAWFORD THAT HE ATE HUMAN FLESH TO SEDUCE.” Twitter, 17 May 2014, 8:15 a.m. AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Ko-No-Mono.” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-the-mystery-of-freddie-lound-1798268478 @BryanFuller. “WILL GRAHAM IS COVERED IN #HANNIBAL’S BODILY FLUIDS #GAYAGENDA.” Twitter, 17 May 2014. 12:05 p.m. AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Mizumono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-discusses-that-bloody-jaw-drop-1798268855

  • S1 · E37
    July 5 · 1 hr 46 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 37: Season 2 Hannigram - Part One

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/nqja0waL4-I In this episode, Fannibal Michaś and I discuss the development of the Hannigram relationship in Season 2A, which is episodes 1-7. We discuss the game between Hannibal and Will, the coded language between them, the Salmon Shirt of Seduction, and more! Enjoy! Episode Links “The Good Ship: The B.F.S. Hannigram” by Zilla - https://www.deviantart.com/zillabean/art/Commission-The-Good-Ship-B-F-S-Hannigram-924022517 Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Kaiseki.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 1, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Stag Man at Hannibal’s Table Pic - https://fathersonholygore.com/2015/08/09/hannibal-season-two-episode-one-kaiseki/ Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Sakizuke.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 2, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Cold Look Will Pic - https://fathersonholygore.com/2015/08/10/hannibal-season-two-episode-two-sakizuke/ AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Sakizuke” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-blending-busby-berkeley-with-1798266759 Grote, Jason and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Hassun.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 3, Chiswick Productions, 2014. “Will Graham is My Friend” Pic - https://www.tumblr.com/bonearenaofmyskull/159663284002/oxtrogen-bonearenaofmyskull-oxtrogen Wrath of Khan Pic - https://www.reddit.com/r/Star_Trek_/comments/1l3q8pp/on_this_day_in_1982_star_trek_wrath_of_khan/ AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Hassun” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-his-brief-sojourn-into-legal-1798266941 Nimerfro, Scott and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Takiawase.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 4, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Floyd, Ayanna, Steve Lightfoot, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mukozuke.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 5, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Hannibal in Noose Pic - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230890/mediaviewer/rm2162411520/ AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Mukozuke” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-will-s-big-move-1798267345 Black, Andy, Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Futamono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 6, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Smoking Jacket Hannibal Pic - https://programme-tv.nouvelobs.com/serie-tv/hannibal-s15607/saison-2/episode-6-futamono-933002/ Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Yakimono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 7, Chiswick Productions, 2014. Salmon Shirt of Seduction Pic - https://fathersonholygore.com/2015/08/15/hannibal-season-two-episode-seven-yakimono/ AVC Interview with Bryan Fuller “Yakimono” - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-hannibal-lecter-s-grand-desi-1798267723

  • S1 · E36
    June 21 · 1 hr

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 36: New Settings of S2 - Part Two

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/qoD4hwGa0Fc In this solo episode, I finish my discussion of the new settings of S2, by focusing in on four places - Will's cell in the BSHCI, Muskrat Farm, the Natural History Museum, and the Pool. All of these places are significant or symbolic to the tightly woven plot of Season 2. Enjoy! Episode Links AV Club 2014 “Mukozuke” Walkthrough with Bryan Fuller - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-will-s-big-move-1798267345 Production Design of Hannibal - Interview with Matthew Davies - https://www.pushing-pixels.org/2016/05/13/production-design-of-hannibal-interview-with-matthew-davies.html Will in Cell Pic - https://thatshelf.com/hannibal-episode-2-1-recap/ “Pareidolia” at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia “Muskrat” at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskrat Muskrat Pic - https://study.com/academy/lesson/muskrats-habitat-diet-reproduction.html Hannibal by Thomas Harris - https://a.co/d/b4zFWgj Hannibal (2013-2015) Filming Locations at Set-Jetter - https://www.set-jetter.com/ontheset/hannibal Movie Maps Hannibal Filming Locations - https://moviemaps.org/movies/173 Casa Loma Website - https://casaloma.ca/ “How to Have the Best Sunday in L.A., According to Bryan Fuller” - https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-01-23/sunday-funday-bryan-fuller-things-to-do-los-angeles

  • S1 · E35
    June 7 · 1 hr 5 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 35: New Settings of S2 - Part One

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/wkNyCZBz3uc In this episode, we start a new climb up the hill of the S2 plot diagram, and so we begin with setting. The main settings from S1, Hannibal's office and home, Will's house, the BAU, and the BSHCI, continue - but we now add some new settings in S2 in the service of plot, character, symbol, and theme. These settings are: James Gray's farm, the Courtroom, Hannibal's Kill Barn, and Peter Bernardone's house. Enjoy my deep dive into the significance of these settings! Episode Links Hannibal (2013-2015) Filming Locations at Set-Jetter - https://www.set-jetter.com/ontheset/hannibal The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc Busby Berkeley Still from Busby Berkeley Dreams - https://opentheportal.com/2746/busby-berkeley-dreams/ Busby Berkeley Still from Footlight Parade - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Footlight_Parade_Waterfall.jpg Jeepers Creepers. Directed by Victor Salva, United Artists, 2001. The Triumph of Justice by Gabriel Metsu - https://artvee.com/dl/the-triumph-of-justice/ Grote, Jason and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Hassun.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 3, Chiswick Productions, 2014. AV Club 2014 “Hassun” Walkthrough with Bryan Fuller - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-his-brief-sojourn-into-legal-1798266941 AV Club 2014 “Mizumono” Walkthrough with Bryan Fuller - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-discusses-that-bloody-jaw-drop-1798268855 Steel Magnolias - Truvy Jones Still - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098384/characters/nm0000573/ Hannibal by Thomas Harris - https://a.co/d/b4zFWgj Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Yakimono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 7, Chiswick Productions, 2014. AV Club 2014 “Su-zakana” Walkthrough with Bryan Fuller - https://www.avclub.com/hannibal-s-bryan-fuller-on-rebooting-season-two-halfway-1798267889 Nimerfro, Scott, Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Su-zakana.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 8, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

  • S1 · E34
    May 24 · 52 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 34: From France to Japan - Season 2 Preview

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO AVAILABLE AT: https://youtu.be/SHWASwkuYZM In this episode, I review where we left the plot at the end of Season 1 and where we start Season 2. I go over the Season 1 plot diagram, discuss some of the promos for S2 at the time, and discuss some of what Bryan and Hugh said about the "new status quo" of Season 2. Enjoy! Episode Links Wikipedia article on Kaiseki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiseki Entertainment Weekly Season 2 2014 Promo Image - https://ew.com/article/2013/10/01/hannibal-exclusive-bryan-fuller-season-2/ Season 2 Antler Promo Poster - https://thesecondtake.com/2014/02/19/hannibal-season-two-new-poster-trailer/ Season 2 Diving Cages Promo - https://www.reddit.com/r/HannibalTV/comments/1vehy5/new_hannibal_season_2_promo_pic/ Season 2 Masked Will Promo - https://www.slashfilm.com/529552/hannibal-season-2-poster-announces-february-premiere/ Season 2 Fancy Promo - https://www.spoilertv.com/2014/04/hannibal-season-2-new-group-cast.html Will in “Aperitif” - https://hannibalanalysis.tumblr.com/post/154196026312/hannibal-analysis-s01e01ap%C3%A9ritif Will in “Savoureux” - https://tenor.com/view/will-graham-hugh-dancy-hannibal-ember-gif-370107399448533122 Crave Online 2013 Interview with Bryan Fuller - https://web.archive.org/web/20131020052507/http://www.craveonline.com/tv/interviews/576433-exclusive-interview-bryan-fuller-on-hannibal-clarice-starling-barney The Week 2015 Interview with Bryan Fuller and Hugh Dancy - https://theweek.com/articles/450064/interview-hannibal-showrunner-bryan-fuller-star-hugh-dancy Link to S1 Plot Diagram - https://www.patreon.com/posts/finished-plot-1-157811034

  • S1 · E33
    May 9 · 1 hr 33 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 33: Meet the Extended Fannibal Family

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 VIDEO AVAILABLE AT: https://youtu.be/kfvgNDdIKx8 In this last liminal episode before I begin Deconstruction of Season 2, I felt it necessary and wonderful to introduce you to my brother, Josh. He has been my tech support through my entire podcast journey - he designed my logo, my video animations, helped me find my theme music, helped me edit and improve hours and hours of podcast work. We talk about family, science-fiction, true crime, horror, Dust Bunny, Bryan Fuller, and a myriad other things. Enjoy! (P.S. - I love you, Josh.) Episode Links Zilla’s Hannicat Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/zillabean/630791759958556672/the-adventures-of-hannicat-and-will Sihaya’s Dust Bunny Review and Analysis - https://www.patreon.com/posts/diving-beneath-146805646?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

  • S1 · E32
    April 26 · 1 hr 41 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 32: Bryan's Last Word on S1

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, I talk to our Fannibal King, Bryan Fuller, about Hannibal, Dust Bunny, fate, circumstance, and much, more more! Enjoy!

  • S1 · E31
    April 11 · 55 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 31: Teacups, the Ravenstag, and Staggie - Final S1 Themes and Motifs

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, I am finishing my discussion of the themes and motifs of Season 1 with three important motifs in the show as a whole: teacups, the Ravenstag, and the Stag-Man (or Staggie) as Bryan calls him. Enjoy! 💖💖💖 Episode Links Hannibal by Thomas Harris - https://a.co/d/b4zFWgj Fuller, Bryan. Writer. “Apéritif.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 1. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Schuur, Jennifer. Writer. “Oeuf.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 4. Chiswick Productions, 2012. “Does Fate Exist? According to Physics, it’s a Solid Maybe” by LittleWrenWrites - https://medium.com/illumination/does-fate-exist-according-to-physics-its-a-solid-maybe-99e360ad94c3 Gray, Jim Danger. Writer. “Amuse-Bouche.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 12. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Nimerfro, Scott, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Coquilles.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 5. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Brancato, Chris, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Releves.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 12. Chiswick Productions, 2013. Lightfoot, Steve, Bryan Fuller, and Scott Nimerfro. “Savoureux.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 13. Chiswick Productions, 2013.

  • S1 · E30
    March 30 · 1 hr 23 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 30: Movie Edition - Hannibal (2001)

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, Lady Thunder and I discuss Ridley Scott's 2001 adaptation of the novel Hannibal - the brain eating, the steering wheel licking and all. Enjoy! Video available at: https://youtu.be/qGjwRy3jX8I Episode Links Hannibal. Directed by Ridley Scott, performances by Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta, Giancarlo Giannini, Frankie Faison, MGM, 2001. Wikipedia contributors. "Hannibal (Harris novel)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal_(Harris_novel) Wikipedia contributors. "Hannibal (2001 film)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal_(2001_film) King, Stephen. “Hannibal the Cannibal” - Book Review for New York Times. 13 June 1999. - https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/99/06/13/reviews/990613.13kingct.html Schmid, David. “The Kindest Cut of All: Adapting Thomas Harris’s Hannibal.” Literature/Film Quarterly, vol. 35, no. 1, 2007, pp. 389-395, https://www.jstor.org/stable/43797333

  • S1 · E29
    March 14 · 59 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 29: Knives and Scars: S1 Themes and Motifs, Part Two

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode (part 2 of a 3-part series), I delve into the meaning of two more significant motifs in S1 of Hannibal - knives and scars and how they relate to themes of power and possession. Enjoy! Video episode available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPHi6O2rWxc Episode Links Cirlot, J.E. A Dictionary of Symbols. Barnes & Noble Books, 1993. Primacy definition -https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primacy Daniel Balderston. “The Mark of the Knife: Scars as Signs in Borges.” The Modern Language Review, vol. 83, no. 1, 1988, pp. 67–75. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/3728544. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026. Violence Policy Center - https://vpc.org/revealing-the-impacts-of-gun-violence/murder-suicide/ “Scares and Scars” by Bradley Olson at the Joseph Campbell Foundation - https://www.jcf.org/post/scares-and-scars Dennis-Bryan, Kim, Nicola Hodgson, et al., editors. Signs & Symbols. DK Publishing, 2008. Fuller, Bryan. Writer. “Apéritif.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 1. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Fury, David, Chris Brancato, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Potage.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 3. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Schuur, Jennifer. Writer. “Oeuf.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 4. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Lightfoot, Steve, Bryan Fuller, and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Roti.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 11. Chiswick Productions, 2013. Lightfoot, Steve, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13. Chiswick Productions, 2014. Vlaming, Jeff, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Primavera.” Hannibal, season 3, episode 2. Chiswick Productions, 2015. Vlaming, Jeff, Angela LaManna, Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “The Number of the Beast is 666.” Hannibal, season 3, episode 12. Chiswick Productions, 2015.

  • S1 · E28
    March 1 · 1 hr 2 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 28: Mirrors and Breakfast - S1 Themes and Motifs - Part One

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this solo episode, I delve into the motifs of mirrors, both physical and conceptual, and breakfast and the themes they communicate. Enjoy! Episode Links Ezell, Margaret J.M. “Looking Glass Histories.” Journal of British Studies, vol. 43, no. 3, 2004, pp. 317-338. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/383598. Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club’s Emily St. James - Part 1 - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-the-first-three-episodes-1798239641 Dennis-Bryan, Kim, Nicola Hodgson, et al., editors. Signs & Symbols. DK Publishing, 2008. McAllister, Megan. “Food Culture in Hannibal.” Hannibal For Dinner: Essays on America’s Favorite Cannibal on Television, edited by Kyle A. Moody and Nicholas A. Yanes, McFarland & Company, Inc., 2021, pp. 163-169. Sihaya’s Lessons of Hannibal Blog S1:E4 – FAMILY DON’T END WITH BREAKFAST - https://www.tumblr.com/sihaya74/706825379994910720/new-the-lessons-of-bryan-fullers-hannibal-s1e4?source=share Fuller, Bryan. Writer. “Apéritif.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 1. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Gray, Jim Danger. Writer. “Amuse-Bouche.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 12. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Fury, David, Chris Brancato, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Potage.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 3. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Schuur, Jennifer. Writer. “Oeuf.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 4. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Nimerfro, Scott, and Bryan Fuller. Writes. “Coquilles.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 5. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Black, Andy, Chris Brancato, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Buffet Froid.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 10. Chiswick Productions, 2012. Vlaming, Jeff, Helen Shang, Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “...And the Woman Clothed with the Sun.” Hannibal, season 3, episode 9. Chiswick Productions, 2015.

  • S1 · E27
    February 15 · 1 hr 24 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 27: "The Offhanded Breaking" - S1 Falling Action

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, Cassie Raven and I discuss the falling action of Season 1 - the breaking of Will Graham, the sacrificial veal, the smells of the BSHCI, and more. Enjoy! Episode Links: Lightfoot, Steve, Bryan Fuller, and Scott Nimerfro. Writers. “Savoureux.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 13. Chiswick Productions, 2013. “Savoureux” DVD Commentary - Fuller, Bryan, David Slade, and Hugh Dancy. “Audio Commentary by Fuller, Slade, and Dancy.” “Savoureux.” Hannibal, directed by David Slade, season 1, episode 13. Lionsgate, 2013. DVD. Days Without Incident-Vide Cor Meum - https://dayswithoutincident-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/dayswithoutincident.org/2020/06/15/vide-cor-meum-by-patrick-cassidy-and-hans-zimmer/amp/?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17704970784021&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fdayswithoutincident.org%2F2020%2F06%2F15%2Fvide-cor-meum-by-patrick-cassidy-and-hans-zimmer%2F Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club - Part 4 of 4 - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239748

  • S1 · E26
    February 1 · 1 hr 3 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 26: "The Falling of the Scales" - S1 Climax

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, O.G. Fannibal Nickie and I discuss the climax of Season 1, the joys of being a Fannibal, and some cool sociological stuff. Enjoy! Episode Links: Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club - Part 4 of 4 - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239748 King James Bible Online - Acts 9:18 - https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Acts-9-18/ Bible Hub - Scales Fell from Paul’s Eyes - https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/s/scales--fell_from_paul's_eyes.htm Ionita, Maria. "Long-form televisual narrative and operatic structure in Bryan Fuller's Hannibal." CineAction, no. 94, summer 2014, pp. 22+. Gale Literature Resource Center, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A385797952/LitRC?u=anon~c785f643&sid=googleScholar&xid=4f29cc4e. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026. Seitz, Matt Zoller. "Top Chef; Hannibal is the best drama you'll find on network TV." New York Magazine, 10 Feb. 2014. Gale OneFile: Fine Arts, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A358329458/PPFA?u=nhmccd_main&sid=bookmark-PPFA&xid=1079730a. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

  • S1 · E25
    January 17 · 1 hr 7 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 25: "The Borrowed Imagination" - S1 Inciting Incident, Conflicts, Rising Action

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this solo episode, I discuss the major plot elements of Season 1 on the way up to the climax - the inciting incident, the conflicts, and the events of the rising action. Climax next episode. Enjoy! Episode Links Reedsy Blog: The Six Elements of Plot - https://reedsy.com/blog/guide/elements-of-plot/ Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club (Part 2) - Part 2 - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239745 Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club (Part 3) - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239691

  • S1 · E24
    January 4 · 1 hr 14 min

    Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 24: Last Characters of S1 - Froideveux, Schurr, Boyle, Komeda, Sutcliffe

    Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, my guest Amber and I cover the last characters of S1 that will be discussed before we begin our climb up the roller coaster of plot toward climax. Amber and I have a deeply interesting and hilarious conversation about Franklyn, the Cheese King, and others. Enjoy! Episode Links: The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc Fuller, Bryan. Writer. “Apéritif.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 1. Chiswick Productions, 2013. Fury, David, Chris Brancato, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Potage.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 3. Chiswick Productions, 2013. Alexander, Jesse and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Sorbet.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 7. Chiswick Productions, 2013. Black, Andy, Chris Brancato, and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Buffet Froid.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 10. Chiswick Productions, 2013. Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club (Part 3) - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239691 Nicholas Boyle on Hannibal Wiki - https://hannibal.fandom.com/wiki/Nicholas_Boyle Krzysztof Komeda Wikipedia Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krzysztof_Komeda Ellen Greene at the 2013 Saturn Awards - https://youtu.be/wxlBSAaHqZs Hugh Dancy’s 2013 AMA on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1z79mm/hugh_dancy_im_playing_will_graham_in_hannibal/ Donald Sutcliffe on Hannibal Wiki - https://hannibal.fandom.com/wiki/Donald_Sutcliffe Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with Assignment X - https://www.assignmentx.com/2013/exclusive-interview-more-hannibal-news-with-bryan-fuller-and-pushing-daises-too/

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