NBC’s ‘Hannibal’ season 2, episode 6 preview: Mads Mikkelsen and the meaning of ‘Futamono’
Is Jack finally starting to see the light when it comes to Hannibal Lecter? The promo for next week’s “Hannibal” is definitely a sign in the right direction, since it could serve to answer a question that is typically saved for school cafeterias: What’s in the mystery meat?
Whenever there is a death, there is an opportunity for Mads Mikkelsen’s character to throw himself a dinner party … one that could end up having terrible consequences for himself in this case. Jack takes some food to go, and then carries it over to the lab for testing. This could be all the evidence needed to finally put some clamps in this guy and for Will to prove his innocence . Unfortunately, all of it hinges on Hannibal being foolish enough to not see this coming.
If you want to get some more (very specific) details on this episode, check out the full synopsis below. Just be warned that you can’t forget anything that you read:
“When a city councilman’s body is found in a parking lot, intertwined with a tree, the artistry and missing organs suggest the work of the Chesapeake Ripper. Jack (Laurence Fishburne) and the team race against time to catch the Ripper while he’s still on his killing spree. When Will (Hugh Dancy) suggests the possibility that the Ripper is filling his pantry with the victims’ organs, Jack crashes Hannibal Lecter’s (Mads Mikkelsen) dinner party to collect evidence and test the meat for human DNA. Jack’s growing suspicions drive Alana (Caroline Dhavernas) even closer to Hannibal, believing he is the victim of a witch hunt. Meanwhile, clues from the tree man help the BAU zero in on a location they believe the Ripper used. There they discover the most shocking revelation of Jack Crawford’s career—Miriam Lass alive.”
For our weekly “know your Japanese food reference in the title” segment, Futamono is a for of dish topped with a lid, and is most often soup. In the case of this episode, at least Jack is putting a lid on the leftovers.
What do you think is going to happen on “Hannibal” next week? Share in the comment box below, and be sure to read our full review of tonight’s installment here. You can also sign up in the event that you want even further updates from us via our CarterMatt Newsletter.
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Shawnee
April 1, 2014 @ 2:25 pm
I think with the discovery of Miriam we will learn how Dr. Lector learned how to mess up Will’s memories (He’s been practicing on Miriam for the last two years I bet); Otherwise, how would he know that the light therapy and encephalitis would work on distorting Will’s memory? That’s a big chance to take on a treatment unless you know it would work. Since we still have six episodes, we know that Miriam will not be able to tell Jack who is responsible (just yet). I am soooooooo EXCITED about Friday.
Kathryn Fay Rodgers
March 31, 2014 @ 4:58 pm
I’ve been making the stupidest noises over the synopsis, trailer, and little hints for this episode. Oh my god, what a season. It’ll be an absolute crime if it’s not renewed. Television gold, every second.
Hannibal crazy
March 31, 2014 @ 4:32 am
I wish I read the book, maybe the answer is there? I hope we see things turn around for wills sake, such a bummer Beverly Katz is gone! I suspect Abigail Hobs is still alive too! Hopeful to see Miriam lass return! So damn hooked on this show, direct me to some podcasts I need something to fill me between episodes Lol
Awesome site thanks for this
Wojciech Hanna Fabian
March 30, 2014 @ 7:01 pm
He is to smart for this…He would never give anyone the meat out of range of his eyesight! Nourished person is always watched by Hannibal!!!
Sandy Declercq
March 30, 2014 @ 4:08 am
I think Hannibal and Will are going to switch places.
Bhammer100
April 4, 2014 @ 3:59 pm
I think that’s a given if you know the history of the character. But I’m interested in knowing WHEN they will switch places. I don’t think they will switch places this season. Probably at the end of next season.