| Hannibal | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | February 28 – May 23, 2014 |
| Season chronology | |
The second season of the American television series Hannibal premiered on February 28, 2014. The season is produced by Dino de Laurentiis Company, Living Dead Guy Productions, AXN Original Productions, and Gaumont International Television, with Sidonie Dumas, Christophe Riandee, Katie O'Connell, Elisa Roth, David Slade, Chris Brancato, Michael Rymer, Steve Lightfoot, Martha De Laurentiis, and Bryan Fuller serving as executive producers. Fuller serves as the series developer and showrunner, writing or co-writing eleven episodes of the season.
The season was ordered in May 2013.[1] The season stars Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park, and Laurence Fishburne, with Scott Thompson and Aaron Abrams receiving "also starring" status. The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon (1981), Hannibal (1999), and Hannibal Rising (2006) and focuses on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a forensic psychiatrist who is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer. The episodes of the season are named after the different elements of Japanese haute cuisine.[2]
The season premiered on February 28, 2014, on NBC. The season premiere received 3.27 million viewers with a 1.1/4 ratings share in the 18–49 demographics. The season ended on May 23, 2014, with an average of 2.54 million viewers, which was a 12% drop from the previous season.[3] The season received acclaim from critics and audiences, praising the performances, writing, character development, cinematography and faithfulness to its source material. The season finale, "Mizumono", received universal acclaim in particular. In May 2014, NBC renewed the series for a third season.[4]
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 30, 2013). "'Hannibal' Renewed By NBC For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Kevin (October 2, 2013). "'Hannibal' Season 2 Serves Up First Official Photo: Where's Will Graham?". ScreenCrush. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "Hannibal: Season Two Ratings". TV Series Finale. May 24, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2014). "NBC Renews 'Hannibal' For Third Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2022.