Part of the reason that I (and the StuntHusband and the Infamous BlueJay) like the show so much is because of how hard it is hitting all of the classic Gothic (not Goth) tropes. And the visual design!

And do that many people seriously go to dinner parties and say "Yum, organ meats?"

Well, I would. But I've been told I have odd tastes.

Sure, some people. You and Matt can go have dinner with Hannibal. I am not signing up for kidney, no matter how beautifully it's filmed.

I am not signing up for kidney, no matter how beautifully it's filmed.

Completely understandable. But I'm clapping with glee at the Infamous BlueJay's threat to make all the recipes off of the blog run by the show's food stylist.

I do like liver (calves fried with onions or chicken liver ground with eggs, onions, garlic and olive oil. Also chicken livers and gizzards deep fried and breaded Southern style.) For health reason have not eaten those things in a long time, but remember them fondly. On the other hand have never had kidneys be more than tolerable, but perhaps Steak & Kidney pie would change my mind.

BTW while I may yet try watching Hannibal, one thing I will never try is Bates motel. The promos bore me, and I presume they are as lively as the show gets. Since nobody else on the board has mentioned that show, I'm guessing I'm not flying solo with that reaction.

If he spends four seasons out-thinking everyone else, I think I'll fall away from the show much before that. I don't like him, clearly, because he's both crazy and dangerous without being exciting or rewarding--I'm in it for Will and Jack and the Merry Gang Of Crime Scene Three (I am still getting a Kids In The Hall echo--I thought it would have worn off by now). There needs to be some status quo other than them being played for fools for four years. For me to be engaged, I mean. And all that time worrying about Will's wellness will be really exhausting.

I will never try is Bates motel.

I think it was Bryan Fuller that I saw saying good things about it. I don't seem to have access to that show.

And the visual design!

Right?! It's like the whole show is a Dutch oil painting.

I find the meals hilarious, but it may help that I don't eat red meat.

Gillian Anderson on her role in Hannibal... [link]

“There were a few considerations because I was not really interested in doing network television for a while, but the idea playing Hannibal’s psychiatrist is really cool,” Anderson said

Why do I feel that's not exactly what she said?

Completely understandable. But I'm clapping with glee at the Infamous BlueJay's threat to make all the recipes off of the blog run by the show's food stylist.

Did I tell you I ran into the Stunt Husband yesterday at Central Market, where he was picking up things to make a Hannibal-themed meal?