Silence of the Lambs spin-off show Clarice ripped to shreds by livid fans with #HannibalDeservesMore campaign

FANS of the drama Hannibal are calling for it come back after the latest Silence of the Lambs spin-off, Clarice flops.

Clarice premiered on CBS this week and stars Pretty Little Liars actress Rebecca Breeds taking on the titular role.

The new drama takes a look at an untold story of an FBI agent who heads back to work a year after capturing serial killer Hannibal Lecter.

It takes place a year after the events of the 1991 movie The Silence of the Lambs which starred Anthony Hopkins as the cannibal serial killer Hannibal and the original Clarice played by Jodie Foster.

The film which was based on a series of books by Thomas Harris has spawned a number of spin-offs including the NBC series, Hannibal, created by Bryan Fuller.

It starred Mads Mikkelsen as the psychologist Hannibal and Hugh Dancy and his relationship with FBI investigator Will Graham.

The hit series which has a rabid fan base was cancelled after four season and now people are calling for its return, especially after Clarice opened to a lacklustre reception.

Some fans compared the two series’ ratings on Rotten Tomatoes – Hannibal has a score of 92% as opposed to Clarice’s measly 36% – as evidence that Hannibal should be brought back.

They rallied behind the #Hannibaldeservesmore hashtag in the hopes TV executives would hear their cries and revive he beloved drama.

“#HannibalDeservesMore i never ever ever prayed in my life but now i just might,” wrote one Twitter user.

Another added: “Really what’s keeping networks from picking #Hannibal up?? Have you SEEN the demand???”

A third added: “@BryanFuller s4?? I say ‘pretty please’.”

Even Hannibal’s creator, Bryan Fuller, jumped on the bandwagon writing “thank you” to his ‘Fannibal Family’ for their online campaign.

Clarice hones in on her life as an FBI agent after the events of  which features Clarice’s character as a young FBI trainee.

The show will not discuss Lecter’s character but will feature others from the film.