Looks like we may have to wait a while until we get to see
the fourth episode of Hannibal, entitled Coquilles. Due to the recent social
climate in America (Boston bombings and Sandy Hook shooting), the shows’
creator Bryan Fuller has decided to pull the episode from NBC’s schedule. He
explains...
“I didn’t want to have anyone come to the show and have a
negative experience. Whenever you [write] a story and look at the sensational
aspects of storytelling, you think, ‘This is interesting metaphorically, and
this is interesting as social commentary.’ With this episode, it wasn’t about
the graphic imagery or violence. It was the associations that came with the
subject matter that I felt would inhibit the enjoyment of the overall episode…
It was my own sensitivity.”
Apparently episode five will air as normal and despite
forgoing episode four, continuity will not be an issue. NBC and Fuller will help
as much as possible by providing clips online, with additional director’s
commentary, to fill any gaps regarding character development.
As much as I understand Fullers reasoning, it is, at the
same time, a great shame the decision was made. The preview at the end of episode three (my review of which can be found here), looked to promise an exhilarating
episode with some great imagery. In case you missed the teaser, you can catch it below. Rumour has it episode 4 will still be
available over seas and most definitely available on DVD upon the inevitable
box set release.
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