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Relationship Between Hannibal And Lecter

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In Hannibal, there is a different kind of partnership as previously examined. This partnership between the second and the protagonist is dark and manipulative. NBC’s Hannibal is a psychological thriller-horror television series developed by executive producer and show runner Bryan Fuller. The focus on the friendship between FBI special investigator Will Graham, played by actor Hugh Dancy, and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played by actor Mads Mikkelsen. Graham presents a chance for a romantic connection, as well as a chance for Lecter to find someone who understands him. Lecter’s fascination with Graham may originate from him discovering a younger mirror image of himself, and the opportunity to toy with this younger version and get inside his head. Fuller states, “Hannibal sees something in Will Graham that he also sees in himself. They're both unique and they're crazy" (Fuller). Over the show, Graham slowly starts losing grip on his reality but FBI Special Agent, Jack Crawford, sees Graham’s empathy disorder as something he can use to help others so he keeps Graham on the team. However, Lecter does not want Graham to self-destruct because that would mean losing his only chance at having another person who could understand him. …show more content…

Lecter may not be able to feel any sincere emotion of shame, guilt, or remorse, but he is still a human. For Lecter, while he seems determined to become Graham’s most cunning enemy, this opportunity for an understanding is the closest thing to love he can find. There is something in him that desires to be understood, or in part at least acknowledged. This acknowledgment has less to do with the notion of love but more with connection. Lecter does not seek approval from Graham, but seeks someone who can understand his thought process and “design” the way Graham is capable

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