Last season, NBC renewed Hannibal for a second season — despite poor ratings. This time around, it’s on Friday nights. Will the ratings be good enough for it to be renewed for a third season or, will it be cancelled instead. Stay tuned to find out.
Based on the Red Dragon novel by Thomas Harris, Hannibal revolves around the early relationship between FBI investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist who becomes an infamous cannibalistic serial killer. Others in the cast of this thriller series include Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park, Laurence Fishburne, Scott Thompson, and Aaron Abrams.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/9 update: Hannibal has been renewed for a third season by NBC.
5/24 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Chicago PD TV series? Would you like to see it cancelled or renewed for second season?
A GORGEOUS show. Brilliant, awesome, what I’ve been waiting for all my life… So different from anything else you can find on TV. I’m so happy it’s been renewed 🙂
This is one that should be cancelled, bring back the good shows!!!!! Believe, star-crossed, the tomorrow people these are great shows that need to be renewed.
This is an interesting tv show I’ve ever seen. Thanks Love Ya Will,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
NBC LOVES TO CANCEL SHOWS!
LOVE OUR DELECTABLE DR. LECTER — COMPLEX AND FUN TO WATCH
Criminal it this gets cancelled. It’s one of the best shows on TV.
Every episode is compelling. I don’t think I’ve seen a filler episode yet.
Disappointing and surprising numbers, especially with this cast. Looking at where Hannibal falls in the overall ratings charts, it really shows where the median intelligence falls on the bell curve in this country. Apparently not many appreciate an intellectually stimulating story anymore. This show is a work of art; the production, direction, writing, and acting are top-notch and as good as anything currently airing on cable. I admit that season 1 demanded a commitment from the viewer, but season 2 has been the payoff, and the story has really hit its stride. It would be a tragedy for NBC to… Read more »
I love the writing, the actors and elegance of show. It cost
NBC very little to put this show on the air. I look at NBC’s
Last 10 years of Friday night shows and none of these
Have had the ratings of Hannibal. The show would be
better on cable. Breaking bags subject matter would not
have worked on NBC at 10pm. If NBC cancels the show AMC
Turner, or HBO should pick it up. Hannibal will live on
With or without NBC
The creators have actively explored those avenues and are very confident that there will be a third season, with or without NBC.
If they would properly promote this show, it would have the viewers it needs.
If NBC drops the ball on this, someone else will pick it up.
This. They only started promoting the show a few weeks before it aired, and most of the promotion was done towards the fans. Despite how much I loved all the previews, they really need to aim promotion towards the people who aren’t fans of the show–they already have the Fannibal’s views. They need to create more fannibals. I hope you’re right about someone picking it up if NBC drops it. I do remember in an interview from before season 2 in which Bryan stated others were interested in picking Hannibal up in NBC dropped it. Though I’d prefer it greatly… Read more »
If Hannibal gets cancelled I’m going to have to start actually killing people.
And this is why this show (although not the only one on t.v.) should have never been put on the air in the first place.
Probably my favorite show in many years…
Great production values, great cinematography, great performances and a unique style.
Would be very sad if this was cancelled.
With a ratings decline of 25 percent, it seems unlikely to be renewed.
It’s one of best shows now… Elegant and interesting. Can’t wait to see season 3.
Its a great show that definitely test the limits on what you can show on network television. Sadly it doesn’t get the same fan base of Two and A Half Men so its future is in jeopardy. Reminds me of how 24 and X-Files started out. I would love to see the full 7 season story arc play its course.
It’s an ok show. Last epy wasn’t on here in Ca. because of earthquake coverage. May have to catch on demand.