I was a little unsure about this show at first. I love crime shows but from what I had seen in previews I worried that this show would be over the top gory and slasherish (not gonna lie it's gory, yet it is done in an oddly artistic way that is somehow beautiful) I ran out of shows to watch so I decided to give it a try. All I have to say is thank goodness I did!!

From the first episode I was hooked. The characters were all so well developed that from the very beginning I felt invested in their stories. Dancy does an amazing job playing the slightly awkward yet brilliant Will Graham, and Mikkelsen's portrayal of Hannibal Lecter could rival that of Anthony Hopkins. From the beginning we know Hannibal is bad yet you can't help falling in love with his character, and watching he and Will's relationship unfold will have you on the edge of your seat biting your nails. I wanted to scream at Will to stay away yet I also never wanted he and Lecter to be separated!

The first season was incredible and I worried it may be one of those series that just fizzles out after the first season, but thankfully it turned out to be one of those rare shows where the next season is a million times better than the first!

This show easily makes my top five all time favorites, and for me that is saying something considering how critical I am of most shows.

Side note: no spoilers but can I just say that the season 2 and 3 finals were easily some of the best season finals out there! Personally for me they rival those of Game of Thrones.