"Digestivo" | |
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Hannibal episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 7 |
Directed by | Adam Kane |
Written by | |
Featured music | Brian Reitzell |
Cinematography by | James Hawkinson |
Editing by | Michael Doherty |
Production code | 307 |
Original air dates | July 16, 2015(Canada) July 18, 2015 (U.S.) |
Running time | 44 minutes |
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"Digestivo" is the seventh episode of the third season of the psychological thriller–horror series Hannibal. It is the 33rd overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Steve Lightfoot and series creator Bryan Fuller and directed by Adam Kane. It was first broadcast on July 16, 2015 on Canada, and then July 18, 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. The episode revolves around Lecter and Graham being kidnapped by Mason Verger (Joe Anderson) to torture and kill them.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.97 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 the performances, directing, writing, resolution to Mason Verger's storyline and the final scene of the episode, being deemed as one of the series' best moments.