Definitely not. 'Hannibal' is a creation of the imagination. It weaves a dark and captivating tale that has no basis in actuality. The show is known for its artistic and fictional elements that draw viewers into its world.
The show 'Hannibal' is not based on a true story. It's a creation of the writers' imagination, although it might draw elements from common crime and thriller tropes.
Some characters like Jack Crawford might be dismissive. He is a no - nonsense FBI agent and might think fanfiction is just a waste of time and not in line with the real investigation and profiling work he does. So he would probably just roll his eyes and move on.
At first, Will would be in shock. But as time passes, he would start to analyze Hannibal's motives. He is a profiler, after all. He might try to use his psychological knowledge to manipulate Hannibal in return. He could also go through periods of anger, resenting Hannibal for taking away his freedom. And there might be moments of confusion as he tries to figure out if there is any part of Hannibal's actions that could be considered 'caring' in his warped way.
They might be quite amused. For example, Will Graham might be intrigued by how others perceive his complex relationship with Hannibal. He could find some fanfictions that really dig deep into his psychological turmoil in a way that surprises him.
One aspect of this fanfiction could be the exploration of the complex relationship between Hannibal and Will. Their love might be depicted as a twisted, yet deep emotional bond. It could involve their mutual understanding of each other's darkness.
Typically, it is legal. Fanfiction exists in a bit of a grey area legally, but for the most part, as long as it's non - commercial and not causing harm to the original brand or creators. The creators of Hannibal might not actively promote fanfiction, but they also don't usually go out of their way to stop it. So, if you're just enjoying the fan - created stories, you should be in the clear.