
Crawford attends a hearing with Bloom ( Caroline Dhavernas) where an investigator for the Inspector General's Office, Kade Prurnell ( Cynthia Nixon), questions them. Their conversation reveals that Crawford is under investigation for misconduct on the case of Graham ( Hugh Dancy) and Lecter is also being put under investigation. Twelve weeks earlier, Lecter prepares Kaiseki for Crawford. Bleeding profusely, Crawford manages to lock himself in Lecter's pantry while Lecter, knife at hand, attempts to enter. However, Lecter is faking and stabs Crawford in the neck with a shard of glass. They then brutally fight, which appears to end when Crawford chokes him until he is unconscious. They exchange a tense look before Crawford attempts to take out his gun, only for Hannibal to throw a knife at his hand and hiding the gun. Lecter ( Mads Mikkelsen) is preparing a meal at his house when Crawford ( Laurence Fishburne) suddenly arrives.

The episode received critical acclaim, with critics highlighting the opening fight scene, new setting, performances, writing, cinematography and terrifying final scene.

Meanwhile, Graham goes through therapy with Bloom in order to find more about his lost memories.Īccording to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.27 million household viewers and gained a 1.1/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. With Graham incarcerated, Lecter aids BAU in the case. The episode revolves around BAU following the track of a killer, who disposed bodies on a river after deeming them useless. Hannibal Lecter ( Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy.
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The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon and Hannibal, with focus on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham ( Hugh Dancy) and Dr.

It was first broadcast on February 28, 2014, on NBC. It is the 14th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Bryan Fuller and executive producer Steve Lightfoot, and directed by Tim Hunter. " Kaiseki" is the first episode of the second season of the psychological thriller– horror series Hannibal. Gillian Anderson as Bedelia Du Maurier (special guest star).
