This is quickly becoming my favorite TV series. Again, they surpassed my expectations in every way; I had my mouth agape towards the end... I thought I called it twice and then they threw it in my face, I loved every second; this is truly a beautiful show. I absolutely cannot wait till S3! I hope that this show has it's full reign after this, because it'd be an utter shame to stop now. So fucking awesome, these writers. They're taking the best of the books, twisting it, and expanding to fill it into one big cannibalistic universe. Love it.
The ones that didn't like it: did you just want to see another retelling of what we've already seen adapted (amazingly so) within the films? This show is not a faithful adaptation of the books. Nothing is meant to be a 'direct' adaptation. I thought that was made glaringly clear as this show was initially being made, even in previews. I mean...it's like complaining that The Walking Dead television series strays from the books; they're two completely different beasts. It's actually very much the same situation. Hannibal the series has used the groundwork from the novels, but the structure and end result is going to be completely different in the show.
Either way, if you don't like what they've created, that's one thing. But to complain that it's not faithful...that's kind of
I dunno, I love that they now have so much freedom on where to go with the characters and how to expand upon the overarching (and completely disjointed) Hannibal related stories told through the novels. I especially love what they did with Freddie. She's hot, but holy shit is she absolutely abhorrent and I cannot wait to see how they kill her off in the show. She's more revolting than what the novels paint, but she's great to look at...till she opens her mouth. Hell, now I can even see Hannibal Rising mythos weaved in without having to watch the mediocre movie again or read the absolutely horrid book (though it had its moments...some of which I'm hoping are adapted to the series).
But y'know, you like what you like. I friggin' love what they've created. Also yes, Bloom is a fucking putz. My GOD what a douche. GET ON THEIR LEVEL, ALANA.
This is a wonderful read for anyone who has any doubts about the series or where it's going, and is all together an awesome interview. Definitely, firebird and tv, if you have problems with what the show has done so far...you might wanna jump ship after reading this.