The series Hannibal is a case study in how to make an adaptation inspired by an established work of fiction done right. Largely based on characters and some of the storyline from Thomas Harris's Red Dragon, many changes were made to the characters, stories, as well as additional plots non existent in the original series, however, it doesn't feel out of place. Even with the changes, everything retains the feel of the original source while expanding on and even retelling some parts in a completely original way.

I already was of fan of Bryan Fuller's work from previous things he had worked on, in particular Pushing Daisies and the soon cancelled Mockingbird Lane revival of the Munsters. What was accomplished by the creative team in this series was nothing short of sublime. Even the most repellant and repugnant acts of violence are presented in such an elegant and artistic fashion, providing an incredible contrast between the context matter of beautiful and grotesque that doesn't ever feel like it is gloifying the violence, but accepting it as a natural part of the human experience. The duality of Will Graham and Hannibal Lector in the series is both an understated fellowship bordering on romance, and one of the most taut and thrilling games of hunter/hunted ever to be presented on the small or big screen. While Michael Mann's Manhunter more closely followed the original book, and Jonathan Demme's The Silence of the Lambs was laudible as one of the finest films of the 90's, I preferred the interpretation of the characters in this series far more than I originally thought I could.

3 series went by so fast, I almost wish there were more, but too much of a good thing can spoil the experience.