Released in 2006, it features Daniel Craig as the famous spy, embarking on a mission to defeat a terrorist financier in a high-stakes poker game.
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. Casino Royale, the iconic James Bond film, is a must-watch for all fans of the franchise. In fact, even though the show is named after Dr. 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. Secret agent James Bond is elevated to 00 status and travels to Montenegro to face a ruthless terrorist financier in a high stakes poker game at Casino. NBC's Hannibal: Not Just Another Serial Killer Show
