Mizumono (Hannibal)

"**Mizumono**"
"Mizumono"
Hannibal episode
Episode no.	Season 2; Episode 13
Directed by	David Slade
Written by	Steve Lightfoot; Bryan Fuller;
Featured music	Brian Reitzell
Cinematography by	James Hawkinson
Editing by	Stephen Philipson
Production code	213
Original air date	May 23, 2014
Running time	44 minutes
Guest appearances
	Cynthia Nixon as Kade Prurnell; Gina Torres as Phyllis "Bella" Crawford; Lara Jean Chorostecki as Freddie Lounds; Kacey Rohl as Abigail Hobbs; Vladimir Jon Cubrt as Garret Jacob Hobbs;
Episode chronology
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"Mizumono" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the second season of the psychological thriller–horror series Hannibal. It is the 26th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Steve Lightfoot and series creator Bryan Fuller, and directed by executive producer David Slade. It was first broadcast on May 23, 2014, 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 the last stand of Will Graham and the FBI in order to take down Hannibal Lecter, who is planning to escape with Graham.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.35 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received universal acclaim from critics. Critics praised nearly every aspect of the episode, including Slade's directing, writing, performances, cinematography, twists, character development, visual style and musical score. The episode was named by TV Guide as the best episode of 2014, and it was also included in many lists by IndieWire and The Atlantic.^[1]^[2]^[3]

^ Eng, Joyce (December 29, 2014). "The Best TV Episodes of 2014". TV Guide. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
^ The Playlist Staff (December 23, 2014). "The 15 Best TV Episodes Of 2014". IndieWire. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
^ Reid, Joe (December 23, 2014). "The Best Television Episodes of 2014". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.

[1] Eng, Joyce (December 29, 2014). "The Best TV Episodes of 2014". TV Guide. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2022.

[2] The Playlist Staff (December 23, 2014). "The 15 Best TV Episodes Of 2014". IndieWire. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.

[3] Reid, Joe (December 23, 2014). "The Best Television Episodes of 2014". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.

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