I'll always advise people to watch True Detective before watching Hannibal. Since they both follow the same style of bleek, dark and sordid storytelling. But Hannibal makes TD look amateur.
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NBC Cancels Hannibal after 3 Seasons. Show will now be shopped around at other venues
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I'll always advise people to watch True Detective before watching Hannibal. Since they both follow the same style of bleek, dark and sordid storytelling. But Hannibal makes TD look amateur.
That and the production is (at least partly) handled by overseas funding. I don't see how any new home would change the look, style or content of the show.
It seems like best case would be a cable channel picking it up, like Starz or AMC, since then it wouldn't have to have any drastic budget cuts. Unless Netflix or Amazon are willing to chip in on the funding in addition to airing it, it sounds like it won't have the same budget it enjoyed for three seasons.
Mighty Chin
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Shocked it was given a 2nd. Great show just not for network television and its antiquated ratings.
Littlefang
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Aww I know. I just would rather any network air new content over repeats.
So sad that all these shows are based on the ratings that they get in the US. I can't really be mad at NBC but it still hurts.No, it's a good post. The world is a much larger place than America. Until Amazon and Hulu learn that, they will remain garbage.
teruterubozu
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Amazon could do it, but I don't think they are too keen on spending a lot on shows.
Netflix, on the other hand, are known to throw down the big money for shows.
Netflix, on the other hand, are known to throw down the big money for shows.
Backlogger
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FX or Netflix should pick this up. The acting and writing is superb. I was going to say AMC as well but I think it would be a good fit over on FX but if it wasn't going to make it onto a Cable channel it would have the best chance on Netflix.
CreeperBlocks
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I'd like either Amazon or Netflix to get this show. But i'm just happy with the three seasons we got.
Foreign rights would likely be handled by whoever handles them in those territories now. No matter who picks it up, it would be US only rights.
Hero_of_the_Day
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That fucking sucks.
For Canada, NBC was good. AMC or FX are also fine for us. However, Netflix is the best answer for everyone.
You realize that AXN would still have the international rights to the show in territories that Amazon or Hulu is not available in, right?
AHA-Lambda
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What's that?
Spotless Mind
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I hope it gets picked up sooner rather than later. Last i read, Fuller seemed really optimistic at its chances if NBC cancellation arose.
I would be extremely bummed out if the show doesn't continue past this season.
I would be extremely bummed out if the show doesn't continue past this season.
No, I do not. I've never heard of AXN. So what do you think would happen in Canada, where our only Canadian channels are NBC level in content? If Amazon took it, do you think FX Canada could air it?
evilromero
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That's...exactly why I said I'm part of the problem. How did you not get that?
teruterubozu
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Transparent. Don't mess with ivysaur when it comes to Transparent.
Is Amazon Prime Instant completely unavailable in Canada? If not, I imagine that it'll air there. If so, those rights would likely be negotiated separately and any Canadian network/streaming service could pick it up.
Anton Sugar
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I thought Netflix Canada was streaming Hannibal?
It's likely the same channels that air the show would still hold on to the international rights if they wanted to. Some would. Some might not.
For example, Transparent airs on Shomi in Canada.
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Yep, they do. One of the few good things about Netflix Canada. Hopefully Netflix actually picks up the show though.
Candeldandel
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NBC did what they could, which was a lot. Good on them. Now we're just waiting for a streaming service to pick it up, because it would definitely be a boon for the format of the show and the availability to the fans.
(I never can find these threads fast enough goddamnit)
(I never can find these threads fast enough goddamnit)
and classical paintings wouldnt be half blurred out
Oh fug yes. Netflix will untap Hannibal's potential.
Fried Food
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yeah this season is easily the weakest so far.
Futurevoid
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The feels right now
Now hopefully Amazon or Netflix....
Now hopefully Amazon or Netflix....
SocksAndShoes
Banned
I still can't believe that happened. A show about a man who butchers and eats people is fine, but a couple of nipples in a classic work of art is too much?
Permanently A
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Same, especially after how muddled the first two episodes of the new season were. I'm not surprised the general public isn't into it.
Not surprising, atleast they didn't mangle this season in an attempt for broader appeal (even if it is a bit up its own ass now).
Eh, I like the way they do it now. It's still disturbing without being explicit.
But this why it needs to happen, so silly.
Eh, I like the way they do it now. It's still disturbing without being explicit.
But this why it needs to happen, so silly.
Mr. Pointy
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If I were a betting man.
Best odds - Amazon
Next best odds - Starz, Crackle
Outside odds - FX, AMC, Hulu, Netflix
LOL odds - Yahoo, Lifetime, Playstation
Best odds - Amazon
Next best odds - Starz, Crackle
Outside odds - FX, AMC, Hulu, Netflix
LOL odds - Yahoo, Lifetime, Playstation
Fancy Clown
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What about netflix?
Why ain't Netflix in any of those odds?
In the US? Very unlikely. They don't need it for the prestige anymore with their current content slate and they'd have to somehow undo Amazon's current deal.
Nemesis121
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No one picks it up, i am probably done with season 3..
Netflix is going after international audiences hardcore though. I think they make more sense than Amazon, despite the streaming rights issue.
Mr. Pointy
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I added them to outside, but I personally think Netflix is closer to LOL.
International rights will remain unchanged even if NBC drops. They're negotiated by a separate international production company. Any deal would most assuredly be US only. Netflix could still negotiate streaming rights for a Season 4 in international markets, though. They already carry the show in some places.
This seems right.
Fancy Clown
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They certainly didn't need to revive AMC's the Killing for prestige either. But you're right, I forgot Amazon has the streaming rights for it and Netflix doesn't (at least in the US)
firehawk12
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Crackle? lol
I posted about it in the TV cancellations thread but the rights "issue" is an interesting one;
Amazon has exclusive streaming rights in the US
Netflix has it for various other territories
And then there are all the linear TV channels (most notably the Sony owned ones who acts as co-producers).
One thing that actually speaks for Netflix is that Gaumont International Television (who, if I have gotten this right, is the main player) has a pretty close working relationship with them. (both of their other shows are with Netflix)
Amazon has exclusive streaming rights in the US
Netflix has it for various other territories
And then there are all the linear TV channels (most notably the Sony owned ones who acts as co-producers).
One thing that actually speaks for Netflix is that Gaumont International Television (who, if I have gotten this right, is the main player) has a pretty close working relationship with them. (both of their other shows are with Netflix)
If it weren't for the Amazon deal, I'd say there's an outside chance. The Killing wasn't wrapped in exclusivity problems when it was revived, so the path was clear. I don't see any way Netflix navigates those waters for what is a relatively small US fanbase.
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