Ep 3. Potage

In Hannibal season 1 episode 3, titled "Potage," the story centers around a new case that has a personal connection to Will Graham. A killer known as the Minnesota Shrike, who had been responsible for multiple murders, is found dead in his jail cell. It is believed that he was killed by a copycat killer who is now on the loose.

Will begins to examine the evidence in the case and realizes that the copycat killer had some inside knowledge of the case. Will's investigation leads him to believe that the killer may be someone close to the original case, possibly even a family member of one of the victims.

Meanwhile, Hannibal continues to work closely with Will, analyzing his thoughts and trying to gain a better understanding of his unique way of thinking. Hannibal is more than happy to help, as he finds Will's mind to be a fascinating puzzle that he is eager to unravel.

As the investigation intensifies, tensions between Will and Hannibal start to rise. Will is beginning to realize that there is something not quite right about Hannibal, and he starts to question his motives and his true nature. However, Hannibal is always one step ahead, manipulating and maneuvering to keep Will under his control.

The episode takes a dark turn as the copycat killer strikes again, targeting a member of the original investigation team. Will and Hannibal are quickly drawn into the case, racing against time to prevent the killer from striking again.

As the search for the killer continues, Will begins to unravel, struggling with his emotions and the weight of his own dark thoughts. Hannibal continues to observe and manipulate, curious to see how far he can push Will before he breaks.

In the end, the identity of the killer is revealed, and the true extent of their connection to the Minnesota Shrike case is uncovered. The episode ends with Will and Hannibal's complex relationship pushed to its limits, setting the stage for the intense psychological drama that defines the series.