# Hannibal Returns to Apple TV Top Spot

> NBC's canceled horror series Hannibal tops Apple TV charts after 13 years.
- Title: Hannibal Returns to Apple TV Top Spot · CBR | Shortify
- Summary: NBC's canceled horror series Hannibal tops Apple TV charts after 13 years. NBC's canceled horror series Hannibal is the No.
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- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/hannibal-horror-thriller-streaming-success-apple-tv-november-2026
- Author: Megan Behnke
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hannibal, apple tv, streaming, tv show, netflix, prime video, bryan fuller, mads mikkelsen, hugh dancy, sandy hook shooting, flixpatrol, entertainment
## Hannibal's Streaming Success
NBC's canceled horror series Hannibal is now the No. 1 streaming show on Apple TV globally.
## FlixPatrol Rankings
According to FlixPatrol, Hannibal leads worldwide streaming charts ahead of the Regency romance drama Seeking Persephone.
## Hannibal's History
Hannibal premiered in April 2013 and ran for two seasons before NBC canceled it in June 2015.
## Critical Acclaim
The series earned multiple Saturn Awards and a 93% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes with 94% audience approval.
## Cancellation Details
NBC canceled Hannibal two months before its Season 3 finale after Amazon and Netflix declined renewal offers.
## Banned Episode
Season 1's 'Oeuf' episode was banned in the U.S. in 2013 due to its content about children being brainwashed.
## Current Availability
All three seasons of Hannibal are available on Apple TV, Netflix, and Prime Video with no restrictions.
## Key takeaway

NBC's canceled horror series Hannibal is the No. 1 streaming show on Apple TV globally.