Hated the premise, prepared to hate the show, failed. This makes Homeland look like 24 in terms of U.S. TV development.

Finally we can see the gray that exists between black and white... and it's mysterious.

Two characters equally opposed in almost mythological terms but also connected.

The two leads are in a class of their own, their interactions are some of the finest acting I've seen on TV.

I understand the show can't keep at that intensity level so we drop down to Crawford & Bloom, that's fine.

But... the full episode 4 which I saw tonight, was the edit for the U.S. based on respect for the viewers? Glaringly awful CSI scenes? Stilted dialog?

That episode is actually still my favorite so far, it's that good.

Hannibal has great cinematography, a great script, great direction, some great performances, great score and sound design, great editing.

It's uh, great.