Rôti (Hannibal)

"Rôti"
Hannibal episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 11
Directed byGuillermo Navarro
Written by
Featured musicBrian Reitzell
Cinematography byJames Hawkinson
Editing byStephen Philipson
Production code111
Original air dateJune 6, 2013 (2013-06-06)
Running time44 minutes
Guest appearances

"Rôti" is the eleventh episode of the first season of the psychological thrillerhorror series Hannibal. The episode was written by Steve Lightfoot, series creator Bryan Fuller and supervising producer Scott Nimerfro, and directed by Guillermo Navarro. It was first broadcast on June 6, 2013, on NBC.

The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon and Hannibal, with focus on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy. The episode revolves around Dr. Abel Gideon escaping from custody and targeting those doctors who were treating him. Graham attempts to protect Bloom but his sanity continues deteriorating.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.36 million household viewers and gained a 0.9/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising Navarro's directing, writing, shock value, performances (particularly Izzard and Dancy), and character development.