Hannibal is one of the best damn shows I have ever seen. The writing is the best on TV right now and visually it's groundbreaking for something on basic cable. So naturally it's on the verge of being cancelled due to poor ratings. Sigh. As for this episode, another superb hour. There is always the undercurrent of a through-line involving the characters from episode to episode, but this one is definitely a 'stand alone', 'killer of the week' episode. As soon as you see that Jeremy Davies is the guest star, you know you are in for something special. The guy has turned into one of my favorite actors because he delivers some unique and truly memorable each and every time. Once again, the series pushes the boundaries of what they get away with showing on the air. A horse giving "birth" to a human. It needs to be seen to be believed.