Hannibal slayed an outdated trope and carved out a new path for queer representation in the horror genre.
"Queerbaiting'' has long been a frustrating trope in popular media, with shows teasing same-sex romantic relationships to attract LGBTQ+ audiences without ever committing to implications. NBC's Hannibal, which aired from 2013 to 2015, is a rare example of a show that subverted this trend. Ten years after its initial release and with the show recently celebrating its anniversary, Hannibal's pioneering approach to LGBTQ+ representation continues to have a lasting impact today.
'Hannibal' Slays Queer Stereotypes With Hannibal and Will Hannibal stands out from other television shows because the show's creators and stars allowed a romantic connection to develop naturally between the two characters rather than going back on the plot or using queerbaiting as a method of boosting viewership. This organic approach made it possible to represent a same-sex relationship in a deep and nuanced way that defies stereotypes and clichés.
"It naturally evolved because I guess I was absorbing so much of Mads and Hugh's performance, which felt like it was growing in intimacy, and it would have been inauthentic not to address it. Because all of these characters, and particularly Bedelia, was able to call out what she had witnessed [between Hannibal and Will], it seemed like a natural conclusion," Fuller said in a 2015 Digital Spy Interview.
Similar to Hannigram's natural canon development, it was Dhavernas who originally pitched the relationship, as discussed in DVD commentaries for the second season. She felt what Fuller had felt, which was that her character needed a change, and a relationship with Margot was a natural progression for her. Ever the supportive partner, her on-screen murder-wife-to-be was on board with it immediately.
One of the key elements that made this possible was the chemistry between Mikkelsen and Dancy. Both actors brought a raw intensity to their roles that made their connection impossible to ignore. As the show progressed, the characters' interactions became increasingly intimate, with moments of tenderness and vulnerability that felt genuine.
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