Hannibal - Season 2 [DVD] [2017]

I enjoyed the first season of Hannibal and hoped that the second season would exceed expectations too. So far it has (haven’t finished it yet) and, from my point of view, it remains one of the best psychological thrillers around. I won’t comment about the plot in order not to release spoilers, but be assured that if you have followed season 1, you will certainly appreciate part II. Well written, well performed, with its dark atmosphere that haunts you till the end of each episode… Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen and Laurence Fishburne at their very best. Might not be everyone’s cup of tea (or glass of red wine!), but it’s a good quality product that distinguish itself from all the standard stuff that’s out there.

Hank le must be the very peak of the best of American TV. Original and breathtakingly beautiful to watch it deftly picks out characters and events throughout the various books and films with jaw dropping new story threads. This season continues the psychological game of cat and mouse from season one, but introduces some brilliant guest stars including Eddie Izzard and the wonderful Amanda Plummer, both playing two different kinds of crazy....

The second series Hannibal, it has to be said, is much more gory than the first. However it's just as good as the first series, if not better. The Blu-ray itself hasloads of extras unlike the first series. These include commentaries on many of the episodes as well as interviews and some of the main cast via a funny series called post-mortem, plus the usual gag reel and deleted scenes.all in all loads better than the first season and the Blu-ray for that. Highly recommended

Primarily, not for the squeamish, this season increases the viscera and darkness in large amounts - while the violence remains visual but fairly discrete, the darkness of the subject matter isn't for everyone. The first series introduced Jack, Will, Alana, Hannibal, Freddie, Abigail and more characters to the screen (most characters being available in toe works of Thomas Harris - albeit somewhat changed for TV), and played around with the universe in very dark ways. Season 2 works to move the characters in dangerous patterns, and tie the books to the TV show (although I try to avoid spoilers) in places. The performances are excellent, and although the lack of "action" in the mid section of season 2 may deter some, the story keeps coming, and the characters bounce off each other all the same. The series comes to a shocking conclusion even before the final episode, and allows great interpretation of the books. We're introduced to characters from other novels, (take a look at the cast listing) and see their effect on the situation. No one cast member goes overboard in portraying their character (some might agree it comes close though), and the dark, sickly carousel of violence continues to revolve around the main cast. The final episode, in which we see the conclusion of the events of both series, is played out exquisitely, with slow-motion and macro photography (such as close-up rain drops splashing in slow-mo), and superb direction and acting. Each and every character is played out well, and the entire series features twists, turns and dark, unexplored alleyways you wouldn't expect, while still remaining loyal to original subject matter. This has been the TV highlight of 2013/2014 for me, and I honestly give this the highest recommendation I can - this deserves to be part of your collection, if you enjoy the series (or even part thereof), you owe it to both the production company and yourself to own it.

Love everything about this show. Sets, plots, characters and awesome special effects all come together to create compelling viewing. My only regret is having raced through back- to- back my pre-ordered season 2 dvd, as soon as it arrived, I now have to wait for them to make season 3, which I shall pre-order as soon as Amazon provide that facility.

Let me start off by saying: this series is EXCELLENT, and this review only pertains to the Blu-Ray, which I've purchased. If you haven't seen Hannibal yet, or even just Season 2, hurry up and watch it - this is the best show on TV, and this season is even better than the first! The UK version of Season 2, unlike Season 1, contains all the bonus features available on the US release. However, the release still doesn't contain the unedited, producer's cut episodes available in the US. Thus I've docked the release one star. However, seeing as the edits are not as substantial as the first season's, and because of an otherwise great package, I have no qualms giving this release my recommendation.

Seriously: AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME! I LOVED the first season and was scared that I would feel short changed as the show evolved.... I was SO, SO WRONG! It is a show that deserves the revenue of DVD sales; regardless of whether you have watched the films/read the books, this show will keep you entertained and guessing! Well worth getting into!

Great follow up to series one, fast delivery and cheap DVD in perfect condition

Ja, es stimmt wirklich - die Serie ist hervorragend. Die permanent düstere und bedrohliche Atmosphäre; die beinahe greifbare Spannung; beeindruckende und verstörende Bilder; überzeugende Charaktere; intelligente, vielschichtige Handlung; keinerlei dumme Witze oder Klischees, die die Spannung zerstören; die schier grenzenlose Kreativität der Macher… Klingt alles hohl, trifft aber wirklich zu. Lange habe ich mich dieser Serie verweigert, weil ich allen positiven Kritiken zum Trotz eine minderwertige Produktion befürchtete, mit mehr Blut als Verstand. Immer noch eher skeptisch nach der Sichtung der Pilotfolge, bin ich spätestens nach “Gesichter” ein Fan geworden und konnte erleichtert aufatmen: Die großartige Schöpfung von Thomas Harris wurde hier nicht etwa fürs Fernsehen ausgeschlachtet, sondern gekonnt adaptiert. All das waren Gründe genug, mich auf die 2. Staffel zu freuen. Nun, eigentlich gilt für die zweite Staffel dasselbe, was ich bereits über die erste geschrieben habe. Ich liebe die 2. Staffel. Ich bin begeistert von der 2. Staffel. Nur leider irgendwie nicht restlos. Erste Hälfte der 2. Staffel: Übertrifft die 1. Staffel sogar noch an Intensität und Spannung. Was Will Graham aus seinem Aufenthalt hinter Gitter macht ist atemberaubend. Hut ab vor Kreativität der Macher, die uns hier einen Psychothriller mit Horrorelementen in einem Fernsehformat liefern, der wirklich Extraklasse ist. Graham bringt Lecter gewaltig in Bedrängnis; ein absoluter Höhepunkt der Serie, an dem man einfach nicht abschalten kann. Zweite Hälfte der 2. Staffel: Hier sind ganz klar diejenigen im Vorteil, die “Roter Drache” und “Hannibal” weder gelesen, noch als Filme gesehen haben. Alle anderen werden eine Neuinterpretation des Stoffes aus den erwähnten Büchern/Filmen erleben, die ihnen nichts wirklich neues bietet. Wie gern hätte ich diese Tatsache als den einzigen, kleinen Schwachpunkt ausgemacht, doch leider geht der Serie ab der zweiten Staffelhälfte doch merkbar die Puste aus. Es tauchen zum ersten Mal im Serienverlauf vereinzelt inhaltsarme und bedeutungsschwangere Gespräche auf. Größter Kritikpunkt: die Ereignisse werden vorhersehbar (nein, das hat nicht etwa mit Vorkenntnissen aus “Roter Drache“ oder “Hannibal“ zu tun). Die Macher fangen an, grobe und unübersehbare Hinweise auf den weiteren Verlauf der Geschichte einzustreuen, sodass man weit im Voraus weiß, was passieren wird. Wenn man nicht gerade mit Freunden telefoniert, dabei das Abendessen zubereitet und gleichzeitig noch die Serie schaut, begreift man sogar, welche Trümpfe Graham und Lecter für den großen Showdown in der finalen Folge jeweils in der Hinterhand haben. Wer am Ende eines Filmes begeistert ausruft: “Hab ich doch gewusst!” darf sich auf das Staffelfinale freuen; ich allerdings wäre gern überrascht gewesen. Eine große Enttäuschung, die sich über die gesamte Staffel zieht: Die wundersame Verwandlung von Alana Bloom in ein naives Dummchen. Die starke, selbstbewusste und intelligente Frau aus der ersten Staffel ist nicht mehr vorhanden. Was ist passiert? Für mich keine nachvollziehbare Entwicklung. Schade. Und das war's schon. Ja, ich weiß: eine merkwürdige Rezension. So etwas kommt zustande, wenn man ein Produkt einerseits in den Himmel loben möchte, weil es das eigentlich auch verdient, und andererseits nicht umher kommt, zu gestehen, dass man doch mit dem ein oder anderem nicht ganz glücklich ist. Egal. Wenigstens ehrlich.

Tutto perfetto

La série a eu un succès critique important, tant par les prestations des acteurs principaux que par le style visuel très particulier de la série. Les deux premières saisons ont été récompensées. Merci

I was so happy that this show--from the beginning--was not a misfire; the potential for failure was great I think, in both the ratings and impressing the true fans of the Hannibal franchise. But that is certainly not what happened, and I am so grateful that there is something that deals w/these characters & this type of material in a faithful yet creative way, and then pulls it all off w/the amazing acting/writing/production/photography thing. The production company has the money behind them, and each episode is like a movie in terms of the look, editing, and overall mood; it doesn't have the look of a 'CSI' type show, or even 'Sleepy Hollow' for that matter; if you don't like the look of a show, everything else--no matter how well done--becomes totally secondary, and it is such a huge element on how much you enjoy a show or will even tune in again; 'Hannibal' has a look all it's own, and the imagery presented never ceases to startle and amaze; this is the only show where an overshot of a man fishing in a river w/bodies flowing downstream around him has never looked so beautiful(I hate to say it...lol...). The 'side serial killers' are very interesting as always, and they are all dealt with ending in various results, as are some of the main characters. You see something coming to some of them at some point, but what and when and at whose hands is half the fun of the show; I am loving the introduction of some of the familiar names from the Hannibal series; Freddy Loundes and (esp.)The Vergers certainly provided some interesting history and twists on their personas(so far...), not to mention some interesting 'events' too. I think it is important for those who have issue w/some of the character/event liberties taken with the Harris work to remember his material merely provided the framework, and all this takes place before 'Red Dragon'. That is such a great way to do it, because you still get the 'attitude' of the Harris books, but you get so much more created and executed by people who are obviously fans and obviously have a flair for what they are doing; the prequel idea of the series also means there really isn't a time limit on how long the series can be until it hits 'Red Dragon' plot territory, if it does at all; Mads is to be commended for having such a daunting task of both being effective in his role and having the fans of the films accept him. There is no problem there at all. I never even think twice about it. Even when he is flipping a coin to decide whether someone in the show lives or dies. It's a nice added element that he is also very much 'athletic' in the early days; his fight w/Jack Crawford as the opening to Season 2 is something you will watch at least twice, as it is just as effective, intense, and photographed as anything I have seen in a great action film w/similar 'hand to hand' sequences; there are more 'soap opera' like elements in the series at this point too, and I mean that in the sense that you can't wait to see what happens to who next; it really is addicting, and I am happy there will be a Season 3, and am hoping for a Season 4. The highlights for myself were the semi-faithful fate of Mason Verger and his cohorts, the pigs(they're back....), the serial killer with the metal animal suit he created, and the other killer with the thing for horses; The actor who plays Verger channels Gary Oldman perfectly, yet still manages to add his own menace to the character in addition to all its pre-existing qualities; the teardrop kleenex in the martinis is just a cool little detail. And of course, there are all the things you don't see coming, such as the fates, appearances, and disappearances of certain characters. And there's a final scene at the end that only leaves you wondering where the show will take you next season, esp. if it continues on it's roughly faithful story structure. However, make no mistake: This show is brutal when intended too be, and the violence could be considered excessive and gratuitous by some; I actually find that part of the attraction in some ways, but I was also raised on horror stuff starting w/the old Hammer Horror Film, so it pretty much rolls off me; In many ways, this show is like 'True Detective' in the violence and morbid imagery department, only turned up to 11. Horror enthusiasts will enjoy the 'creative violence', and if you've seen 'Hostel', this won't give you any problems... The 3 phrases muttered most before hitting the rewind button were 'Oh...No Way!!!', 'Oh My God' or 'Holy S***!!!'(not necessarily in that order...). And so, to answer my review title question(a question muttered by Hannibal in one episode...): No, there is nothing wrong here. This show just excels at everything it does, and then some. Sometimes you have to remind yourself this is actually on a network station. I prefer watching them on disc though, since there is no destroyed momentum w/that whole 'commercial' thing. The blu-ray looks amazing here too. It is overall impressive beyond expectations. You don't say that much with network TV anymore, and it is certainly even rarer you say it when someone tackles an iconic series in a genre like this. It is so great to see someone gets it so right on occasion.

初めて海外から商品を取り寄せました。 PAL版を初めて購入しました。 PCでの再生のみの目的で購入しました。問題なく再生できたので安心しました。 注文したのが2月16日で、到着予定が3月1日以降だったのですが、2月27日に届きました。 とてもきれいな状態で届いたのでよかったです。 まだ見ていませんが、Season１が素晴らしい内容だったのでとても期待しています。 ↓ すべて見終わりました。Season1とは話の進み方がだいぶ違っています。 登場人物の内面の変化もだいぶあります。 Season1はWillの動きが読め、彼の気持ちもよく分かりましたが、Season2では彼が何を考えて行動しているのかが最後のほうまで分からなかったです。 とにかく最終話は衝撃的でした。覚悟してみてください。（笑） 脇役の俳優さんたちもみなさん演技に力が入っていて、見入ってしまいました。 Season2は前にもまして衣装や料理、その他の芸術面に力が入っています。特典映像に衣装についてのこだわりなどの解説が入っていて興味深かったです。 特典映像のコメンタリーでは製作スタッフと俳優さんたちが恐ろしい映像をバックに楽しそうに話をしているのに、和みました。 このドラマは恐ろしく残酷で暗くて芸術的な作品ですが、撮影現場はそうではなさそうでよかったです。（笑） 大量に血が流れる残酷なシーンをテレビでカットされずに放送してもらえるように、ある工夫をした話なども面白かったです。 ちなみに、製作総指揮のBryan Fullerによると、このドラマはとても暗いコメディーだそうです。（これは製作者の意見であって、作品自体はサイコスリラーや、ホラーのジャンルに入っています。） それぞれのメイキングはそれぞれのDiscを見終わってから見るようにしてください。 残酷な映像に抵抗のない方、光と影のこだわり、衣装や料理のセンス、独特な効果音の使い方など芸術性を重視される方にこの作品を特にお勧めします。