The episode is focused on the two dealing with the aftermath of what happened, Hannibal flashes back to the final moments he had with Abel Gideon (again played by the fantastic Eddie Izzard) I feel in a way Hannibal must of felt some connection with Gideon, or wanted there to be one, as Will Graham has turned out to be a turn-coat in disguise.
As for Bedelia, she is coming to terms with joining Hannibal on his escape, as we learn in a flash back to the Red Dinner (S2 finale nicknamed after Throne's Red Wedding episode) where she returns to her home to find Hannibal in the shower. Its a great scene where Hannibal steps out of the show and she contemplates shooting him, there and then. But curiosity gets the better of her and she and Hannibal leave for Europe.
We also get a first glimpse of how Hannibal helped her cover up a sinister murder that she may have been manipulated into concocting. Its a gruesome scene, but poetic in the same and in those moments it is like she is being reborn.
The rest of the season premiere deals with Hannibal trying to obtain a new identity, he takes over the role as a museum curator for a while until a new friend gets suspicious, that and who wants in on what Hannibal and his supposed wife (Bedelia) are up to.
This leads to Bedelia almost making a quick get away before Hannibal ties her back in with him as she becomes his accomplice to the murder of his new found friend. They then go back on the run as Hannibal concocts something of a crime scene, wonder if he is leaving bread crumbs for Will (as it has been announced Will is alive and on the hunt.)
Antipasto is a great opener as this season shows it has a new style and flow. The development of Bedelia and her relationship with Hannibal is also a huge plus and it is what makes me even more excited to what else is to come this season.
With a new change in location and story the show has gotten even more character driven, and I am loving every minute of it.
Rating: A-
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