Each episode within each Hannibal series provides a real sense of abstract surrealism, whether it be through the extremely well thought out script writing, the use of symbolism within certain cinematic shots or the absolutely mind blowing musical score which lends itself to the programme.

Sometimes, I feel as though I could be in the middle of a dream, whilst watching this programme..... The deeply complexed and also psychologically intriguing scenes that Hannibal and Will engage in whenever they are having sessions together seek to give me a slight breather but only for so long because eventually, another scene will pop up (usually filled with extremely unsettling images, coupled with utterly mind-blowing musical accompaniments) I've always thought that Mads Mickelsen should have received an Oscar for his performance in Hannibal.

If you've always pictured Hannibal to be Anthony Hopkins?

After you watch the Hannibal series?

Mads Mickelsen will inevitably take over and you will only ever think of his performance in this programme, first and foremost..... That is how amazing and profound he is in this role.

He succeeds in owning the role completely and he also succeeds in giving the character of Hannibal an entirely brand new identity as well.