I’ve been getting shit from readers over reporting that this season of “Hannibal” would be its last.
The truth of the matter is that NBC has been continuing on with the series “for the fans,” so this news isn’t all that surprising. No matter, I’m weeping the loss of the best horror show on television.
Deadline reports this afternoon that NBC made it official, opting not to pick up a fourth season of “Hannibal”.
Here are statements from creator Bryan Fuller and NBC:
“NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared,” said creator Bryan Fuller, “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.
“‘Hannibal’ is finishing his last course at NBC’s table this summer,” he continued, “but a hungry cannibal can always dine again.”
“We have been tremendously proud of ‘Hannibal’ over its three seasons,” added NBC. “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.”
We all here at Bloody Disgusting thank NBC for taking a chance on such a dark and violent show, and for allowing it to have the finale it deserves. We won’t be mourning the loss, but celebrating the life that continues in this third and final season.
This has been some serious fine dining.
