(Mads Mikkelsen): A forensic psychiatrist and secret cannibalistic serial killer.
is the third episode of the first season of the psychological thriller series Hannibal . It originally aired on April 18, 2013. Episode Summary
(Hugh Dancy): An FBI profiler struggling with the psychological toll of his empathy.
The title "Potage" continues the season's culinary naming convention (French for "soup" or "stew"). Thematic elements include the and the beginning of the "family" dynamic between Hannibal, Will, and Abigail.
The episode focuses on the aftermath of the Garrett Jacob Hobbs case and the introduction of his daughter, , into the main narrative.
: Jack Crawford and Will Graham investigate the murder of Cassie Boyle, which Will correctly identifies as the work of a "copycat" (actually Hannibal) rather than the Shrike (Hobbs) 0.5.2.
: Abigail wakes up from her coma after the traumatic events of the pilot episode. Will Graham and Alana Bloom express concern for her well-being, while Hannibal Lecter begins to exert a manipulative influence over her 0.5.2 .
: The episode concludes with a significant secret between Hannibal and Abigail. After Abigail kills Nicholas Boyle (the brother of one of her father's victims) in self-defense, Hannibal helps her hide the body, effectively binding her to him through shared guilt. Key Characters & Cast