Kaiseki

"Kaiseki" is the first episode of the second season of the psychological thriller–horror series Hannibal. It is the 14th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Bryan Fuller and executive producer Steve Lightfoot, and directed by Tim Hunter. It was first broadcast on February 28, 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 BAU following the track of a killer, who disposed bodies on a river after deeming them useless. With Graham incarcerated, Lecter aids BAU in the case. Meanwhile, Graham goes through therapy with Bloom in order to find more about his lost memories. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.27 million household viewers and gained a 1.1/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics highlighting the opening fight scene, new setting, performances, writing, cinematography and terrifying final scene. Plot The episode opens in medias res as Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) prepares a meal at his house before Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne) suddenly arrives. They exchange a tense look before they begin a brutal fight Crawford brandishing his gun and Lecter throwing a knife which appears to end when Crawford chokes Lecter until he loses unconscious. However, Lecter is faking and stabs Crawford in the neck with a shard of glass. Bleeding profusely, Crawford manages to lock himself in the pantry while Lecter, knife at hand, attempts to enter.