UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 30, 2013 — NBC has given a 13-episode second-season renewal to its critically applauded drama “Hannibal.” The new season will air no earlier than midseason.
“Hannibal” is based on the characters from the novel “Red Dragon” by Thomas Harris and was developed for television by Bryan Fuller, who also serves as writer and executive producer.
The announcement was made by NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke.
“We’re so proud of Bryan’s vision for a show that is richly textured, psychologically complex, and very compelling,” Salke said. “There are many great stories still to be told.”
Critics have strongly embraced the series. Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix.com said “Hannibal” “is the last of this season’s serial killer shows. It’s also, by a very wide margin, the best.” Jeff Jensen of Entertainment Weekly called “Hannibal” “finely acted, visually scrumptious and deliciously subversive” while Matt Roush of TV Guide said the show is “feverishly twisted, fascinatingly macabre and visually remarkable.”
The series stars Hugh Dancy as expert criminal profiler Will Dancy, who has a unique ability to peer into the mind of serial killers. Mads Mikkelsen stars as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist who is helping with the cases and, unbeknownst to Will, is also a serial killer himself.
Laurence Fishburne stars as Jack Crawford, the head of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit. Caroline Dhavernas and Hettienne Park also co-star.
Through its eight original telecasts to date, “Hannibal” is averaging a 2.0 rating, 6 share in adults 18-49 and 4.7 million viewers overall in “most current” results from Nielsen Media Research. ”Hannibal” is the youngest drama on ABC, CBS and NBC, with a median age for its audience of 45.7. It’s also an upscale drama, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 indicating an average concentration of those homes).
Additionally, “Hannibal” is heavily time-shifted, with its 18-49 rating growing by 75% going from next-day “live plus same day” ratings to “live plus seven day” results.
In addition to Fuller, Martha De Laurentiis, Jesse Alexander, Chris Brancato, Sara Colleton, Katie O’Connell, Elisa Roth, Sidonie Dumas and Christophe Riandee also serve as executive producers.
The series is produced by Gaumont International Television, Dino De Laurentiis Company and Living Dead Guy Productions, and co-commissioned internationally by Sony Pictures Television Networks.
Source: NBC
“Hannibal” is based on the characters from the novel “Red Dragon” by Thomas Harris and was developed for television by Bryan Fuller, who also serves as writer and executive producer.
The announcement was made by NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke.
“We’re so proud of Bryan’s vision for a show that is richly textured, psychologically complex, and very compelling,” Salke said. “There are many great stories still to be told.”
Critics have strongly embraced the series. Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix.com said “Hannibal” “is the last of this season’s serial killer shows. It’s also, by a very wide margin, the best.” Jeff Jensen of Entertainment Weekly called “Hannibal” “finely acted, visually scrumptious and deliciously subversive” while Matt Roush of TV Guide said the show is “feverishly twisted, fascinatingly macabre and visually remarkable.”
The series stars Hugh Dancy as expert criminal profiler Will Dancy, who has a unique ability to peer into the mind of serial killers. Mads Mikkelsen stars as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist who is helping with the cases and, unbeknownst to Will, is also a serial killer himself.
Laurence Fishburne stars as Jack Crawford, the head of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit. Caroline Dhavernas and Hettienne Park also co-star.
Through its eight original telecasts to date, “Hannibal” is averaging a 2.0 rating, 6 share in adults 18-49 and 4.7 million viewers overall in “most current” results from Nielsen Media Research. ”Hannibal” is the youngest drama on ABC, CBS and NBC, with a median age for its audience of 45.7. It’s also an upscale drama, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 indicating an average concentration of those homes).
Additionally, “Hannibal” is heavily time-shifted, with its 18-49 rating growing by 75% going from next-day “live plus same day” ratings to “live plus seven day” results.
In addition to Fuller, Martha De Laurentiis, Jesse Alexander, Chris Brancato, Sara Colleton, Katie O’Connell, Elisa Roth, Sidonie Dumas and Christophe Riandee also serve as executive producers.
The series is produced by Gaumont International Television, Dino De Laurentiis Company and Living Dead Guy Productions, and co-commissioned internationally by Sony Pictures Television Networks.
Source: NBC
Yes!:-)
ReplyDeleteWOOHOOO!!! I'AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWell yay for NBC and us!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you NBC that's pretty damn awesome. Can Bryan Fuller break his two season record?!?!
ReplyDeleteYeah!!!
ReplyDeleteYes!!! Great news!!
ReplyDeleteI just want to cuddle this show and never let go
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOU NBC haha Hannibal is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYes!!! Now I'm going to catch up and start watching. I didn't want to get into a show that was going to get cancelled.
ReplyDeleteA truly compelling network drama lives ! That's rare and that's awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that it's an international co-production, with an independent studio producing it (the newly founded TV branch of Gaumont, also behind Nicolas Winding Refn's upcoming Barbarella series for Canal+) might have played a role, as I'm sure the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from everyone who watch it. A 13-episode order suits the show just fine, it was Fuller's plan.
They just couldn't get rid of such a great cast, crew, creator and material. Thanks, NBC !
FUCK YEEEEAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes! I don't watch Hannibal, but I'm glad for the fans and Bryan Fuller :D
ReplyDeleteNow that we enjoyed the Appetizers courtesy of Hannibal :) lol bring on the Entrees lol can't wait to see what will Hannibal cook for us(no pun intend) in season 2
ReplyDeleteI just jumped up a little in my chair and screamed a little victory scream... at 2.30 am. I hope no one heard. I just had to let it out... so relieved!
ReplyDeleteWahoo! Salt Lake City can suck it.
ReplyDeleteI second that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI love the style and artistry of the show. I'm not over the moon about anything else, but it is always intriguing to watch. I'm glad it is back, it deserves another season.
ReplyDeleteIf crossbones flops big time like Do No Harm, I wouldn't be surprised if NBC puts Hannibal behind Grimm on Fridays
ReplyDeleteI guess this means I will have to finish watching the first season. I thought for sure it would be cancelled.
ReplyDeleteGrimm was moved to Tuesdays.
ReplyDeleteWOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOO! XD
ReplyDeleteI stopped watching because it is so plodding in the plot but there is no doubt the visuals are stunning. Maybe the best on TV. They have a way of presenting the macabre in an almost delicate and ethereal way that makes it all the more disturbing. It was almost impossible to live tweet this show because every time I looked away to tweet, I knew i was missing another gorgeous or complex shot.
ReplyDeleteNot really *that* surprising, this series as some serious international investors. and the independent production company always made the shipping to another network highly likely.
ReplyDeleteStill I was holding off the news of renewal to catch up, I didn't want to get so into without knowing for sure we were getting another season.
YES! Now, the collective sigh of relief!
ReplyDeletethis is great news... great choice NBC
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! I didn't see it coming. Now I'm anxious for the schedule and the premiere date...
ReplyDeleteSame sentiments. At least now we Di t have to worry about the "huge" cliffhanger in The season finale since its coming back for a second helping
ReplyDeleteGreat news! I'm glad they are giving it more time :-)
ReplyDeleteomg this is FANTASTIC!!!! with the numbers i really knew it was gonna be cancelled and only hoped someone else would pick it up....i actually squealed when i read the headline...lol i've had the worst day but this so makes up for everything....:):):):)
ReplyDeleteVery true. I have had too many shows end on cliffhangers. Nothing more irksome in all of TV. Not even the dreaded love triangle.
ReplyDeletelol i hear yah. i squealed and did a little dance in my chair, then felt very relieved my mom happened to be out so she didn't see it...lol
ReplyDeleteYES!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it was renewed because of how season 1 will end. Nonetheless, I'm stoked!! :D
ReplyDeleteWell well well this is kind unexpected! I've been a Fuller fan for so long that I am used to disappointment but this is amazing. I hope that it encourages people to give it a chance now it has another season. Best drama on the big 4 networks.
ReplyDeleteLOL at Hugh Dancy starring as Will Dancy.
ReplyDeleteBUT YAY!!!!!!!!!! Not gonna lie, I was sort of hoping NBC would drop it and basic cable would pick it up- NBC better treat the show right this season and not just wait for a freshman show to flop, then put Hannibal there as a hole stopper. It deserves better. And they should keep it as far away from Thursdays at 10pm as possible (with Parenthood there, I'm less worried).
If they were smart they would pair it with Grimm, but they have two 10 episode shows there in the fall and midseason, so I'm not even sure when they're going to air it.
But let me go back to my first reaction- YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
YAy, So Happy, I was eagerly waiting for the news.:)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to NBC, Yes I agree.
ReplyDeletecount me in ...., we are all very excited and happy.
ReplyDeleteWOW! YES! THE FULLER CURSE IS GONE! MORE QUALITY TELEVISION!
ReplyDeleteThe news made my day too, I am very HAPPY
ReplyDeleteIt's only gone if this show gets a third season, but lets just celebrate S2, before we start worrying about S3!
ReplyDeleteFinally NBC has done something right after a long time.
ReplyDeleteAiiiiiiiiiiiiiight !
ReplyDeleteSOO HAPPY *dances around*
ReplyDeleteAiiiight Hannibal is just quality tv at his best ! Kudos to Bryan Fuller and the cast.
ReplyDeleteWow, unexpected, but totally deserved! Kudos to NBC for giving it a second season! :)
ReplyDeletesuprising considering its poor Live demos but I guess DVR saved it
ReplyDeleteEEK yes good :D
ReplyDeleteEspecially happy for Bryan Fuller, the guy deserves a successful show! I'm really looking forward to all the awesome guest actors that have been hinted at, hopefully some of them really show up.
FANTASTIC!!! Great news!!!
ReplyDeleteThis show is only getting better and better. I am sooo thrilled that it got renewed. This is gonna be a great day!!
ReplyDeleteYay for more Dancy and Mikkelsen on my TV!!!!!