Prime VideoHannibal (2013–2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Explores the early relationship between renowned psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter and a young FBI criminal profiler who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Explores the early relationship between renowned psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter and a young FBI criminal profiler who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoPhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film primarily explores individual psychology, the nature of evil, and moral ambiguity through a cat-and-mouse narrative, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or advocating for societal change, thus lacking a strong inherent political valence.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for DEI purposes. Its narrative focuses on individual characters and their moral complexities rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Hannibal features prominent queer-coded and explicitly lesbian relationships. The intense bond between Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter is central, depicted with profound psychological depth and agency. Alana Bloom and Margot Verger's relationship is a source of strength against external threats. The show treats these relationships with dignity and complexity, affirming their worth within its dark narrative without judgment based on identity.
The show features several characters, including Dr. Alan Bloom, Freddy Lounds, and Beverly Katz, who were established as male in Thomas Harris's source novels but are portrayed as female in the series.
Jack Crawford, canonically white in the source novels, is portrayed by a Black actor. Beverly Katz, also white in the source material, is portrayed by a Korean-American actress. These instances constitute race swaps.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.5
8.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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