Amuse-Bouche (Hannibal)

"Amuse-Bouche" is the second episode of the first season of the psychological thriller–horror series Hannibal. The episode was written by Jim Danger Gray, and directed by Michael Rymer. It was first broadcast on April 11, 2013, on NBC. The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon (1981) and Hannibal (1999), with focus on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy.

The episode revolves around Will Graham, who is now a special investigator for the FBI. He is recruited by Jack Crawford to inspect Garret Jacob Hobbs' cabin in the woods when they are assigned to a new case, nine bodies that were buried alive with mushrooms grown from their bodies. Upon finding evidence that the killer used medication to induce diabetic coma, the team realizes they may be looking for a pharmacist. Their attempts are thwarted by Freddie Lounds, a tabloid blogger who wants to get information at any cost to post on her blog. Graham's therapy with Lecter continues to evolve. The episode received positive response from critics, who praised Dancy and Mikkelsen's chemistry in the episode as well as the writing and character development.