This is the most shocking death of all.

NBC just canceled Hannibal after three seasons on the network. The current season, expected to wrap up in August, will be it's last. 

The series follows the books written by Thomas Harris and stars Mads Mikkelson as Hannibal and Hugh Dancy as Will Graham. 

"NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, and kept us on the air for three seasons despite Cancellation Bear Chow ratings and images that would have shredded the eyeballs of lesser Standards & Practices enforcers.Jen Salke and her team have been fantastic partners and creatively supportive beyond measure. Hannibal is finishing his last course at NBC’s table this summer, but a hungry cannibal can always dine again. And personally, I look forward to my next meal with NBC." said Bryan Fuller, series creator and executive producer.

NBC added in a statement, "We have been tremendously proud of ‘Hannibal’ over its three seasons. Bryan and his team of writers and producers, as well as our incredible actors, have brought a visual palette of storytelling that has been second to none in all of television — broadcast or cable. We thank Gaumont and everyone involved in the show for their tireless efforts that have made ‘Hannibal’ an incredible experience for audiences around the world." 

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