'Hannibal' is one of the most breathtaking, incredible, smart shows I've had the pleasure of encountering. Nothing could be fully compared to its beauty and elegance. Every case is unusual, unique and chilling, and despite knowing who Hannibal Lecter is, he still manages to surprise you at every turn. The intelligence, the sharp mind he possess is frightening, and while what he does is horrific, from some point of view his actions can be understood. Don't people kill animals, hunt animals, make tests on animals, considering them lesser beings? Is it so surprising that one day another monster can appear, one that would target humans instead? Hannibal isn't a supernatural creature, he isn't even very strong physically, but he's cunning, clever and manipulative, and he's always ten steps ahead. Almost always – enter Will Graham.

Will is a character who I personally consider even more interesting and complicated than Hannibal. Hannibal doesn't consider human lives important, he's a very dark, yet polite, murderer while Will doesn't understand which side he is on. There are darkness and light in him, fighting for dominance, and you can never be sure which one will win. His gift made him open and vulnerable to dark impulses that have already been developing inside. The meeting with Hannibal forever changed his life.

The relationship between Hannibal and William is one of a kind, romantic in a morbid, fascinating way. Love and hatred, resentment and forgiveness keep them apart and then unite them – only to break them again. They can't live without each other, but it's also almost impossible for them to live together, because no matter how much Will understands and 'sees' Hannibal, his moral compass is strong. The constant psychological battle between them is fascinating to watch.

The episodes constantly kept me on the edge, surprised and shocked me. I loved every season, every episode, even though they were different. Some were procedural, 'monsters of the week', some were purely psychological, especially in Season 3, some were continuation of the stories told.

There is blood, and there are deaths, and cruelty, but the elegance of it all makes you fascinated rather than revolted. It's shown beautifully and 'politely', even the most horrible of things. This is the show that deserves worldwide recognition, though it's not for everyone, considering how lazy to understand and analyze a lot of people have gotten.

Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen are unforgettable and fantastic. I could watch them, and 'Hannibal', forever.