What makes it a great show? Some could say the acting, some could say the story... I for one, agree, but that's not what makes it great. It's not what makes it one of the best shows to ever grace television. There are tons of shows that have fantastic acting and engrossing stories. Hannibal goes beyond that. This show is grotesque and beautiful all at once. Soothing and unnerving. Civilized and savage. One of the things that makes it amazing is how it delves into the psychology of killers. It's a show about the titular character while being about everything BUT him. It's about Will. It's about Jack. It's about the other killers the show revolves around. The cinematography of this show is nothing short of art. The imagery of the Stag and of Will's "...this is my design" flashbacks are things of beauty. I have never seen a show that made bloody, unmerciful murder and death look beautiful, and yet, here it is. Then, there is the cannibal aspect of the show. The fact that Hannibal Lecter is a highly intelligent and sordidly disturbed psychopath, he serves up his kills to Jack and Will in highly imaginative and gastronomic ways. One of the more disturbing scenes was with Able Gideon (played by the ever amazing Eddie Izzard﻿) being served a last meal of... well... I don't want to spoil it. Even then, the dinner looked worthy of a Michelin Star.

This show is intelligent, it is artful, it is unique.

The fact that this show is uncertain of renewal is an insult to the creators, cast, and crew. Watch this show. There really is nothing better on TV.