Ep 4. Takiawase

Takiawase is the fourth episode of Hannibal's second season. In this episode, Hannibal is treating Franklyn Froideveaux, a patient with attachment issues who confides in Hannibal about his lingering feelings for his ex. Meanwhile, Will Graham is still struggling to regain his grip on reality after being released from the hospital.

When a body is discovered in a stream by a group of mushroom hunters, Jack Crawford tasks Will with investigating the murder. The victim is identified as a young woman who worked at a greenhouse owned by a wealthy socialite. As Will investigates, he discovers that the socialite, Mrs. Komeda, has been treating her employees with acupuncture to cure various ailments.

As Will delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there is a connection between the acupuncture and the murdered victims. With the help of fellow FBI agent, Beverly Katz, Will uncovers a shocking link between the victims that leads him to believe that the killer is targeting them for a specific reason.

Meanwhile, Hannibal's therapy sessions with Franklyn take a dangerous turn when the patient's unresolved feelings for his ex lead him to an alarming obsession with Hannibal himself.

In Takiawase, we see the continued psychological manipulation of both Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter. While Will attempts to solve the murder case and regain his footing, Hannibal continues to play into his patient's deepest fears and desires. The episode is filled with tension, as we watch Will struggle to piece together the clues while Hannibal masterfully draws Franklyn further into his web.

As always, the cinematography and music in Hannibal are stunning, with each shot and piece of music carefully chosen to create a nuanced and unsettling atmosphere. The episode builds to a thrilling conclusion, leaving the viewer on the edge of their seat and eager to see what will happen next.

Overall, Takiawase is a standout episode in Hannibal's second season. It expertly weaves together multiple storylines while maintaining a sense of cohesiveness and tension throughout. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, this episode is not to be missed.