So I was looking for a new TV show/box set to watch and came across Hannibal. I decided to give it a go based on so many good reviews. It sounded like it would be my type of programme as I love the crime/thriller genre. 11 episodes in and I feel as though I'm on a completely different planet from the avid fans of the show. I've given it 5 as I haven't seen it all so maybe I'm not in the most fair place to judge, however from what I have seen I must say I'm disappointed. Anthony Hopkins portrayal of Hannibal I find so different from Mad's in this series, maybe that's where some of this disappointment has come from. Hopkins I believed made Hannibal come across as creepy, terrifying, clever and somewhat likable? I think Mad's acting is really something special but that 'likable' quality to Hannibal is non-existent. He does a fantastic job of making him creepy but I feel as though something is lacking. Another criticism of the show is that I'm personally not too keen on the way it's written. It seems to me the script is 'clever' for the sake of being clever, which for me makes it seem less believable and somewhat fake if that makes sense. It just doesn't seem genuine to me. I must however compliment the visual and cinematic effects seen throughout every episode. Technically speaking it is a very modern and well executed series but from an enjoyment point of view I think I've failed to discover or find the love and passion for the show that so many others have. After watching the first episode I was intrigued so I watched another... But now, on episode 11 I'm just lost. I don't find any of the characters to be likable or relatable. Previous TV shows I have watched have kept me at the edge of my seat and with the original intention of only watching a couple of episodes I'd end up flying through a whole season in a day. Hannibal lacks this for me. It's a real shame as I want to like the show, and who knows maybe I will watch episode 12 if I have nothing better to do. I must admit I'm a little envious of the fans who really enjoy it as I wish I could.