Hannibal Lecter, who was immortalized as one of the greatest pop culture villains of all time thanks to Anthony Hopkins' Oscar-winning portrayal, the series - at least initially - isn't entirely focused on the cannibal in the three-piece suit. After earning his 00 status with a masterful and daring assassination, Bond must stop Le Chiffre, a banker to the worlds terrorist organizations, from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro. In fact, even though the show is named after Dr. Daniel Craig assumes the James Bond role for the first time, in a film going back to Bonds very first mission. Spring Preview: Gets scoop on all the must-see new showsTaking characters from the Thomas Harris novels that inspired a film series that includes Manhunter, The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon, executive producer Bryan Fuller (Wonderfalls, Pushing Daisies) has created a sophisticated drama that doesn't glorify the violence of mass murder but rather examines the toll that hunting serial killers takes on the minds and souls of those who hunt. And they'd probably be right.But NBC's Hannibal isn't just another serial killer show. In a year that's already given us Fox's The Following and A&E's Bates Motel, some might argue that we don't need another serial killer TV show. NBC's Hannibal: Not Just Another Serial Killer Show
