the fantasy that Hannibal provides for a lot of viewers is the fantasy of being worthy of being seen. the problem is that the characters are gorgeous, intelligent, hot and powerful. so we remain in that aching place of thinking that we need to be worthy of being seen. we gotta earn it. by being beautiful or intelligent or powerful. hence why so many fans are either obsessed with looking like Will, or being Hannibal, so they try to emulate mannerisms or involve themselves in lots of intellectual pursuits in an empty attempt to be worthy of being seen. loved. consumed.