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"Hannibal" Season 3 will see a major time-jump in Episode 8 depicting the events that occur when Dr. Hannibal Lecter is in custody at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. The upcoming segment is titled "The Great Red Dragon" and is expected to introduce a new story arc as NBC's psychological thriller gets close to its finale. Here are spoilers for the next chapter of "Hannibal" Season 3. Read on to find out what happens next.

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In Episode 7, Lecter surrendered and Chiyoh left Wolf Trap. According to Ecumenical News, Episode 8 features a three-year time jump and introduces the highly anticipated story arc based on Thomas Harris' novel "Red Dragon."

The upcoming segment is expected to feature some intriguing twists and turns in the show. Entertainment publication Spoiler TV's description of "Hannibal" Season 3 Episode 8 "The Great Red Dragon" will introduce the new baddie.

Jack Crawford will get involved in the investigation of new serial killer Francis Dolarhyde, who is also known as "The Tooth Fairy." The psychopath is known for hunting down entire families. In an attempt to catch the serial killer, Crawford approaches Will Graham, a brilliant profiler and investigator.

A promo video for "Hannibal" Season 3 teases the events of Episode 8 Scroll down to watch the video that gives the glimpse of the new evil and shows Lecter in captivity.

"Hannibal" Season 3 Episode 8 "The Great Read Dragon" airs Saturday, July 25 instead of Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 pm on NBC. Stay tuned for more spoilers.