Ep 5. Mukozuke

In Hannibal season 2 episode 5, titled "Mukozuke," the story continues to follow the twisted and complex relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and his psychiatrist and serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen).

The episode starts with an intense and gruesome scene in which a former patient of Dr. Lecter's, Dr. Abel Gideon (Eddie Izzard), is brutally slaughtered and dismembered. Will Graham is brought into the case as he has previously had connections with both Dr. Lecter and Dr. Gideon. As Will gets deeper into the investigation, he begins to suspect that Hannibal may have played a role in Gideon's death.

Meanwhile, Hannibal continues to manipulate his patients, specifically Mason Verger (Michael Pitt), a former patient who is now seeking revenge against Dr. Lecter for his disfigured face and other past traumas. Hannibal takes advantage of Mason's mental state, using him as a pawn to continue his own twisted plans.

As the investigation into Dr. Gideon's death unfolds, Will becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth about Hannibal's involvement. He starts to rely on the assistance of Dr. Alana Bloom (Caroline Dhavernas), his colleague and former lover, in his efforts to bring Hannibal to justice.

The episode is filled with tense and disturbing moments that showcase the incredible acting abilities of the show's talented cast. As always, the visual and sound elements of the show are stunning, with a score that enhances the creepy and disturbing atmosphere created by the plot.

Overall, "Mukozuke" is a captivating and unsettling episode that builds on the already complex and twisted story of Hannibal and Will's relationship. It sets up further tension and conflict as the characters become more deeply entrenched in their own personal dramas and the larger web of deceit and violence that surrounds them all.