But it’s not just a beacon of depravity, because there are riveting performances from Mads Mikkelsen (putting Hopkins in the shade) and Hugh Dancy as tortured FBI profiler Will Graham. It’s so harrowing and twisted that it will only ever appeal to a niche audience, but that makes it all the more appealing. It’s one of TV’s best-kept secrets.
Expectation vs reality: Sherlock, Hannibal and 5 more surprise TV hits (x)
A Madness Between Two 