: Will exhibits Hannibal-like behavior by manipulating Chiyoh into killing her prisoner. He then creates his own elaborate tableau, displaying the prisoner's corpse in the shape of a dragonfly. Cast and Crew

: Bedelia deduces that Hannibal did not kill his sister, but he did eat her to "forgive" her for the way she influenced and "betrayed" him.

The central theme of "Secondo" is and how it relates to betrayal and consumption.

" Secondo ," the third episode of Hannibal 's third season, originally aired on June 18, 2015, and serves as a pivotal exploration of Dr. Hannibal Lecter's origins. Directed by , the episode is characterized by its gothic horror aesthetic and focuses on the search for the titular character as his past and present collide. Plot Overview

: In Italy, Hannibal and Bedelia Du Maurier host Professor Sogliato for dinner. In a sudden act of violence, Hannibal stabs Sogliato in the temple with an ice pick. Bedelia "technically" finishes the act by removing the pick.

: The episode confirms that Jack Crawford survived the Season 2 finale. He arrives in Palermo, meeting with Inspector Pazzi to discuss Hannibal's latest "bloody valentine" display. Key Character Moments and Themes

: Will Graham travels to Hannibal's childhood home, Lecter Estate, to understand the "genesis" of the monster. He meets Chiyoh , the attendant to Hannibal's aunt, who has spent years guarding a man she believes killed and ate Hannibal's sister, Mischa .

The episode follows two main threads as characters close in on Hannibal's location in Italy: