| "Trou Normand" | |
|---|---|
| Hannibal episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Guillermo Navarro |
| Written by | Steve Lightfoot |
| Featured music | Brian Reitzell |
| Cinematography by | James Hawkinson |
| Editing by | Ben Wilkinson |
| Production code | 109 |
| Original air date | May 23, 2013 |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Trou Normand" is the ninth episode of the first season of the psychological thriller–horror series Hannibal. The episode was written by Steve Lightfoot, and directed by Guillermo Navarro. It was first broadcast on May 23, 2013, 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 a totem pole of human bodies found in a beach, with evidence tracking decades of murders. Meanwhile, Nicholas Boyle's corpse is found and Crawford strongly suspects that Abigail Hobbs was involved in his death and even helping her father commit his crimes.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.69 million household viewers and gained a 1.0/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised Kacey Rohl's performance, character development and curiosity regarding Lecter's actions in the episode.