This week on The Essentials, Mallory, Esra, and Gina wade into the literal and figurative darkness of Hannibal. Mallory gets into why the score is unlike any other you’ll hear on TV; Esra expounds on the show’s unique approach to food; and Gina goes full nerd on the series’ text, subtext, and intertextuality, particularly in relation to the Renaissance and Christianity. Thanks for being a subscriber to our podcast! If you’re really in the mood for dramas about death, with style and stacked casts, we recommend Boardwalk Empire. If you’re in the mood for a comedy, with death and style and stacked casts, we recommend What We Do in the Shadows. Got some feedback for us, or have a suggestion for what we should cover next? Please leave us a review or email us at [email protected]. Get on the email list at theessentials.substack.com