NBC Cancels 'Hannibal'; Thriller-Drama Show Might Air On Netflix

“Hannibal” TV series has reached third season. However, NBC confirmed its cancellation despite good reviews and devoted viewers. On June 11, the third episode of the season garnered 1.7 million viewers.

The Guardian reports NBC cancelled the show because its ratings had slumped. The thriller-drama show's finale is set on September 3. Aside from ratings issue, the violent imagery and gruesome moments prompted the TV network to cancel the show.

“Hannibal” TV series follows the story of cannibal psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter. Before it became a TV series, thriller writer Thomas Harris released a movie titled “The Silence Of The Lambs.” Hannibal Lecter is one of the major characters here.

“NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, 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," Showrunner Bryan Fuller said in a statement.

Despite confirming the cancellation, the showrunner gave hint that this thriller-drama might return with the help of its fans. He used them to use the hashtag #SaveHannibal. According to Deadline, the hashtag is a battle cry to bring back the show.

Fuller used this hashtag on Twitter and urge fans to watch the 10 remaining episodes. This hashtag was also used by “Hannibal” executive producer Martha De Laurentiis to show support and encourage fans to watch the remaining episodes. According to Laurentiis, their team is “exploring other options with other potential partners.”

As per Variety, Amazon holds “Hannibal” and there is a chance that the show will be aired on Netflix. The source added there’s a discussion between Amazon and Netflix.

“But I believe our deal with Amazon precludes a Netflix component so I think Netflix, who has expressed interest and has expressed great enthusiasm for the show… I don’t think contractually with our Amazon contract, they can pick up the show,” Fuller said.

Meanwhile, “Hannibal” showrunner Fuller is currently involved with Neil Gaiman’s novel “American Gods,” which will come soon on TV.

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