True to its name, the episode emphasizes aesthetic perfection, from the meticulous food styling to the grotesque beauty of the human mural.
The episode begins with a shocking "flash-forward" fight between Jack Crawford and Hannibal Lecter before resetting to the immediate aftermath of Season 1. Will Graham is incarcerated at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, while Hannibal has stepped into Will's former role as a consultant for the FBI. Key Plot Points
Hannibal prepares a flounder for Jack. Some fans interpret this as a symbolic representation of Will Graham, who "flounders" to survive within his own mind.
The season opens with a brutal, high-stakes kitchen brawl between Jack and Hannibal.
From his cell, Will begins to recover suppressed memories of Hannibal inducing his seizures and "ear-feeding" him Abigail Hobbs.
Hannibal assists the FBI in investigating a new killer who preserves victims in a color-coded human mural at the bottom of a silo.
" Kaiseki " is the premiere episode of Season 2 of the NBC series , first aired on February 28, 2014. The title refers to a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner that balances taste, texture, and appearance. Episode Overview
Alana Bloom and Jack Crawford grapple with their guilt over Will’s state, while Hannibal continues his elaborate manipulation of the Bureau. Symbolic Highlights
