The last three episodes of Hannibal have pivoted around a central set piece. “And the Woman Clothed in Sun” featured one of the series’ most poignant moments in Reba’s visit with the tiger. “…And the Beast from the Sea” struck terror with the Dragon’s home invasion and Molly and Walter’s escape. This week, Frederick Chilton finally returns to the spotlight in his encounter with Dolarhyde. Big moments like these, while common in television in general, have rarely been Hannibal’s game, as the series has gone for quieter scenes of contemplation or else has built to minor and major climaxes across multiple episodes. These three sequences from the last three episodes, though, fall in line with the becoming of Francis Dolarhyde (all three feature Armitage’s character), which necessitates key moments like the development of any person would, in fiction or in reality—you can often remember your own key developmental moments. But…
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