| "Sorbet" | |
|---|---|
| Hannibal episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | James Foley |
| Written by | |
| Featured music | Brian Reitzell |
| Cinematography by | Karim Hussain |
| Editing by | Ben Wilkinson |
| Production code | 103 |
| Original air date | May 9, 2013 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Sorbet" is the seventh episode of the first season of the psychological thriller–horror series Hannibal. The episode was written by executive producer Jesse Alexander and series creator Bryan Fuller, and directed by James Foley. It was first broadcast on May 9, 2013, on NBC. Although it was the third episode produced for the season, it was the seventh in scheduled order.
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 a murdered man in a bathtub. While BAU insists that the Chesapeake Ripper is involved, Graham has his reservations due to the clumsiness committed during the crime. Meanwhile, Lecter tends a patient obsessed with him while he also meets with his own therapist, Bedelia Du Maurier.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.62 million household viewers and gained a 1.1/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing, Mikkelsen's and Anderson's performances, character development, and cinematography.