For anyone who is a fan of Silence Of The Lambs, I highly recommend this series. (I am currently halfway through the second season).

Lets start with the acting. Hugh Dancy as Will Graham is the stand out for me, with an excellent intense performance. Mads Mikkelsen also deserves a mention for being able to portray a character already made famous by Anthony Hopkins. Despite this, Mikkelsen manages to make Hannibal his own (something I have not seen since Heath Ledger's The Joker). Lawrence Fishburne is solid as Jack Crawford and the rest of the cast all do excellent work in their portrayals.

The direction and tone for the budget given is just outstanding, with production values looking high and the tone creating a very eerie and uneasy mood.

The writing, music score and all other aspects combine beautifully to make this a very compelling series to watch.

I am a big fan of serialised dramas including shows like Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, The Wire, Game Of Thrones and The Shield and I feel comfortable in saying if you enjoy shows like that, then I strongly suggest you check this one out.