Hannibal often depicts its titular character as a genius, yet not everything the meticulous killer does makes sense, like choosing to wear a plastic suit that does nothing to protect him from spreading his DNA at crime scenes — this is something of a plot hole for the TV show.

Thomas Harris’ Hannibal Lecter character has been around for decades, but it’s the most recent television take of the character and its material that’s reignited people’s love for the property. Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal has forged its own path. The series has many distinct differences from the films, including Mads Mikkelsen’s performance as Hannibal Lecter, which has become as iconic as Anthony Hopkins’ rendition, yet in a very different way.

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Hannibal makes such an impression with how it remixes Thomas Harris’ novels and its use of haunting and stylized imagery. Hannibal’s relationship with Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) becomes the show’s main driving force as the lines between these two characters blur. Many of Hannibal’s murders operate as tributes or signs for Will and despite the level of artistry that’s often involved on Hannibal’s part, there’s a certain element of his routine that’s a little redundant.

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Hannibal is a series that is full of serial killers, yet Hannibal is often characterized as the smartest among them all. Serial killers are often careful with their kills and will have some kind of murder room or other protective attire that will prevent them from leaving any DNA behind at the scene of the crime. Hannibal plays into this tradition with a sleek plastic suit that he dons before many of his kills. Hannibal is the type to work through every idea multiple times in his head and not leave anything to chance, but his plastic murder suit is incredibly minimalist. It only covers his body, and leaves his head completely exposed.

Additionally, the FBI already has Hannibal’s DNA since he’s willingly given it over to them in an effort to seem more trustworthy. Hannibal is an arrogant individual, but he’s not stupid. If he leaves behind evidence, he’d be aware of it and make sure it’s removed. In the absence of such painstaking care, the plastic suit creates a plot hole, as it potentially leaves him open for many instances where he could leave DNA behind and, in turn, get caught. In which case, it seems like the plastic suit actually comes more down to Hannibal’s passion for culture and refinement.

Hannibal makes it very clear that he detests rudeness; it’s enough to even fuel some of his murders. Fashion is constantly accentuated with the character, and he’s someone who doesn’t like to be wasteful. In this sense, the plastic suit could just be an effort that Hannibal takes to make sure that he doesn’t ruin the fine garments he’s wearing. He’s not against getting blood in his face, but his plastic suit only guards what can be stained. It’s also just an extra way to look fashionable for his attacks, which is Hannibal’s style. His plastic suit may be useless in what it does for evidence and masking his identity, but the idea that it’s more for the protection of Hannibal’s precious fabrics and favorite outfits feels very on brand with Hannibal.

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