Clarice

Six months after the events of The Silence of the Lambs, Clarice Starling returns to active duty with her sights set on violent offenders who have slipped through the cracks. The series follows her as she runs investigations into serial murder and sexual assault while trying to assert herself inside Washington's fraught political and bureaucratic landscape. Clarice is driven by a mix of professional ambition and personal wounds, and episodes alternate between methodical case work and tense encounters with colleagues, rivals, and sources. The show keeps the focus on procedure and character, showing how evidence gathering and interrogation collide with gossip, power plays, and the moral cost of chasing dangerous people.

Released in 2021, the series was created by Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet, and based on characters by Thomas Harris. Rebecca Breeds leads the cast as Clarice Starling, supported by Nick Sandow, Michael Cudlitz, Lucca De Oliveira, and Devyn A. Tyler.

Critics and viewers gave mixed to moderately positive feedback, reflected in an average score of about 6.9 out of 10 from voters. Reviewers tended to praise the lead performance and procedural elements while pointing out tonal shifts and pacing issues. Major themes include the aftermath of trauma, institutional sexism within law enforcement, and the tension between moral certainty and legal limits in criminal investigations.

The show renewed interest in the Hannibal universe by centering Clarice as a complex protagonist, and it sparked debate among fans about how to expand a beloved character beyond the original novel and film. Conversations online often focused on casting choices and whether the series' tone matched audience expectations for a Clarice-led story.

The series did not become a major awards contender during its run, and there are no widely reported high-profile wins tied to the show. Its impact has been stronger in fan discussion than in traditional awards recognition.