Hannibal, Season 1

Hannibal (2013-) is an American psychological thriller television series inspired by Thomas Harris' novel, Red Dragon. It was developed by the screenwriter Bryan Fuller and premiered on NBC on April 4, 2013. more »

Abigeil Hobbs:
Did Will really kill Marissa?

Hannibal Lecter:
They will believe he did. They will believe he killed others, too.

Abigail Hobbs:
[realizing] Will always said that whoever called the house that day was the serial killer. [pause] Why did you really call?

Hannibal Lecter:
I wanted to warn your father that Will Graham was coming for him.

Abigail Hobbs:
Why?

Hannibal Lecter:
I was curious what would happen. I was curious what would happen when I killed Marissa. I was curious what you would do.

Abigail Hobbs:
You wanted me to kill Nick Boyle.

Hannibal Lecter:
I was hoping. I wanted to see how much like your father you were.

Abigail Hobbs:
[horrified] Oh my God...

Hannibal Lecter:
Nicholas Boyle is more important for you gutting him. He changed you, Abigail. That's more important than the life he clamored after.

Abigail Hobbs:
How many people have you killed?

Hannibal Lecter:
[taking her hand] Many more people than your father.

Abigail Hobbs:
[afraid] Are you going to kill me?

Hannibal Lecter':
[pause] I'm so sorry, Abigail. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you in this life.

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