Despite being one of the most critically acclaimed shows on TV, Hannibal has always struggled when it comes to ratings. As a result, the fact that it has now been cancelled doesn’t come a major surprise.
That makes the news no less upsetting though, and creator Bryan Fuller had this to say about the fact that the third season will be its last. “NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, and kept us on the air for three seasons despite Cancellation Bear Chow ratings and images that would have shredded the eyeballs of lesser Standards & Practices enforcers. [NBC president] Jen Salke and her team have been fantastic partners and creatively supportive beyond measure.”
“Hannibal is finishing his last course at NBC’s table this summer,” Fuller added in NBC’s press release, “but a hungry cannibal can always dine again. And personally, I look forward to my next meal with NBC.”
Could Hannibal find a future elsewhere though? Fuller has already revealed that he has an idea for season four, so there’s every chance that the show could end up on something like Netflix if they’re interested.
NBC meanwhile issued its own statement, saying, “We have been tremendously proud of Hannibal over its three seasons. Bryan and his team of writers and producers, as well as our incredible actors, have brought a visual palette of storytelling that has been second to none in all of television — broadcast or cable. We thank Gaumont and everyone involved in the show for their tireless efforts that have made Hannibal an incredible experience for audiences around the world.” Here’s hoping the season three (currently airing on Sky Living) finale is a good series finale just in case the show really is over. Season two ended on a major cliffhanger…
