Futamono

Tonight's episode of Hannibal is a defiant game changer. Since the previous episode, Will had sent his own admirer after Hannibal. Both Jack and Alana are disgusted with Will. But Jack is being swayed back to believing Will may not be who he was said to be, a killer. And he is not the only one!!

Yes, it's happened. Dr. Chilton has begun to believe Will may be innocent as well. He tapes all conversations and got wing of Abel Gideon having been in Hannibal's home and that Hannibal convinced Abel to kill Alana. Though when Chilton brings it to Jack, Abel denies all. This leads to Chilton becoming angry with Abel and has his guards break Abel's back (a lie taken as Abel fell down the stairs.)

The interesting part of this episode is now Hannibal is closing himself off. After just almost being killed by someone who he thought he was his friend he goes on to have a party, while also getting closer to Alana, even using her to cover up his schemes. He does learn about Abel's loose tongue and kidnaps him, killing the guard. Does Hannibal want to be found? He is giving everything seemly to Jack and his people, even when he makes it out that he is innocent.

Alana is sadly on Hannibal's side. She tells Jack that she has known Hannibal longer than anyone. Jack does tell her that even people you have known longer can still turn out to surprise you. I was shocked that Alana has sided with Hannibal but it is hardly debatable. In her eyes Will tried to kill Hannibal, and almost succeeded. She does not see Hannibal as a killer. So the connection of loosing Will brings her and Hannibal together. It was also very excellent to get an episode that really pushed her character and really got into how she was feeling. Her relationship with Hannibal is a real interesting turn, and a nice touch by writers to really drive the show in interesting ways.

Now, Hannibal's motives in this episode could possibly be to lead Jack off his scent. As the ripper he is giving him all the clues, he may actually be leading him away from himself, until Jack really finds out its him. Though Jack may have his hands full as an old agent who disappeared about a year ago has now been found, alive!

While the ending I had found out about it was still amazing. As I said this is a real game changer.

Alana dumps Will for Hannibal, Jack and Chilton may be siding with Will, Abel Gideon may officially be killed and a surprise missing agent will cause quite a stir.

Rating: A -