Deconstructing Hannibal Episode 12: Bella Crawford - The Beauty of Grief

In this solo episode, I discuss one of my favorite characters, Bella Crawford, and how the adaptation of her character is a beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the beauty of grief. I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING 😭😭😭

Episode Links:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Lambs-Hannibal-Lecter/dp/0312924585

The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

Gina Torres 2022 Interview with Entertainment Weekly - https://ew.com/tv/gina-torres-looks-back-on-her-career-role-call/

Gina Torres 2020 Interview with Backstage - https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/questions-withgina-torres-11059/

Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239745

Nimerfro, Scott and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Coquilles.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 5, Chiswick Productions, 2012.

Nimerfro, Scott and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Takiawase.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 4, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Antosca, Nick, Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Aperitivo.” Hannibal, season 3, episode 4, Chiswick Productions, 2015.