What makes this series so good and different from previous interpretations of Hannibal Lecter is that we get to see him for whom he is as a human. The portrayl of Mads Mikkelsen has depth and meaning beyond being an object of horror to shock the public. Somehow, they brilliantly managed to humanize the devil, make him somebody you are scared of but still, feels empathy for. You can see when he cares, when he's heartbroken or regretful and all of these emotions that usually, are discarted by many horror writers. Truly, a masterpiece.