Hannibal Pimp Post for Sherlock Fans

[shadowfireflame]

I did one of these for Luther, so now it’s Hannibal’s turn. :)

Imagine a Sherlock AU in which the pool scene reveals that John actually is Moriarty, and then Sherlock steadily goes crazy because his subconscious can’t handle it. The plot consists entirely of set pieces to allow for some quality Sherlock whump (and, I imagine, many happy fangirls

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[splix]

I'm tempted to watch it, but I'm a bit afraid of relentless depravity without the lightening side of someone like John Watson. Also, Mads Mikkelsen kinda weirds me out [even though he's in one of my favorite movies, Flame and Citron, and he was really excellent but creepy at the same time]. I dunno if I can take it! Gah.

[shadowfireflame]

It's definitely not for everyone. I'm comparing it to Sherlock here, but in truth it's probably closest to Dexter. However, I'm not entirely sure about that because I could only watch about the first five episodes of that show before what you mentioned began to get to me, that "relentless depravity without the lightening side of someone like John Watson."

The difference here with Hannibal is the character of Will to counterbalance Hannibal (whereas as far as I could tell, Dexter only had himself). Will is a good, moral person who really, really, really cares about everyone. And although the show is called Hannibal, Will is really the protagonist. So while that doesn't really help to lighten the mood, I was totally rooting for Will.

So, yeah. Better than Dexter in my opinion, but still really depressing.

[daasgrrl]

Hee! I've never thought of the shows in relation to each other, so this was an interesting comparison. I was a bit too amused by "Mrs. Hudson’s role is...sort of taken over by a pack of rescued dogs", which, ow. I have to say that although I watch and enjoy it (I'm on ep 8, so a bit behind with everything) it doesn't really have any 'heart' for me, as you've mentioned. There's Jack and Bella, who come closest, but I don't really feel anything for anyone. I watch for the stunning/horrible visuals and for creepy Mads, who I don't know from anywhere, but he's fascinating. I just find Will vaguely... annoying, and don't get me started on the eye-rolling I did at Alana *g*

Edit: By which I meant the relationship stuff, not the gender-bending, which is good.

[shadowfireflame]

Oh, haha, I would never have watched this show without reading somewhere that it was the closest thing to Sherlock and might help satisfy those, er, cravings during the hiatus, so I couldn't get those comparisons out of my head!

Awww, I like Will! But I will watch any beautiful guy be whumped repeatedly, so maybe that's just my kink. :)

Yes, the relationship stuff between Alana and Will seemed kind of forced. (I won't talk more about that because I don't want to spoil you, so please let me know what you think when you finish the series (if you intend to complete it)). :)

[daasgrrl]

I am shocked at your comments above re: Dexter - shocked, I say! XD

The only reason being that I just recently described Hannibal to the husband as "Dexter without the funny". I looove Dexter, and while I can't remember the beginning of the series it does have a very black sense of humour about it, especially when Dexter is trying to wrangle his normal life in tandem with his abnormal one - bringing in donuts, getting called up in the middle of a murder to pick up stuff from the drugstore for the baby. So that surprised me - I find Hannibal so bleak in comparison. It's so bleak it could be a Swedish detective drama! I'm kidding. Mostly. Hee.

You would probably have liked Mulder as well? Y/N? *g*

Will see what happens to Alana/Will and report back!

[shadowfireflame]

Ooh, interesting! Maybe I should give Dexter another try! I didn't remember the humor, but it was kind of a while ago that I tried to watch it, and I'm sure my tastes have changed, as well. I stopped watching around the time of the Barbie fingers in the fridge because I just couldn't handle any more morbidity at that time.

And yes, I like Mulder (I find Duchovny very attractive), but I haven't seen much X-Files either...gah, so much to watch, so little time!! :)

[anactoria]

I'm about halfway through the first season, and love it so far. I think you're right--it does strike me as closer to Dexter than Sherlock (at least the early seasons; I haven't seen the most recent.) It's certainly relentless, but it's so good. And it looks stunning.

[shadowfireflame]

It does look so stunning, doesn't it? That part just keeps getting better as the series goes on. I'd be interested in your thoughts once you finish it! :)