The Wrath of the Lamb

"The Wrath of the Lamb" is the series finale of the horror series Hannibal. It is the 13th episode of the third season and is the 39th overall episode of the series. The episode was written by series creator Bryan Fuller, executive producer Steve Lightfoot, and co-producer Nick Antosca, and directed by Michael Rymer. It was first broadcast on August 27, 2015 on Canada, and then August 29, 2015 on NBC.

The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon and Hannibal, 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. Throughout the course of the show, the relationship between Graham and Lecter took many drastic turns, from becoming colleagues to enemies. The events of the season involved the capture of Lecter and a new threat, a serial killer named Francis Dolarhyde, also known as "The Tooth Fairy". In the series finale, Graham sets to catch Dolarhyde, using Lecter as a bait to get to him.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.24 million household viewers and gained a 0.3/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received universal acclaim from critics, who praised nearly every aspect from the episode, including directing, writing, performances, cinematography, music score and final scene. Many deemed that despite the series' cancellation, it was a "satisfying" ending for the series.