Carnivàle

Name: Carnivàle
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Released: 2003-09-14
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Nick Stahl, Clancy Brown, Michael J. Anderson, Tim DeKay, Clea DuVall

2003·Series·TV-MA·54 min·★ 7.9(461)

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“Into each generation is born a creature of light and a creature of darkness.”

Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In tracing the lives of two disparate groups of people, its overarching story depicts the battle between good and evil and the struggle between free will and destiny; the storyline mixes Christian theology with gnosticism and Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar.

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About Carnivàle

Carnivàle is a 2003 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama series created by Daniel Knauf. The cast is led by Nick Stahl, Clancy Brown, Michael J. Anderson. It spans 2 seasons and 24 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Carnivàle was produced by 3 Arts Entertainment and HBO and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 14, 2003, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Daniel Knauf
First aired: September 14, 2003
Last aired: March 27, 2005
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2 (24 episodes)
Network: HBO
Country: United States of America
Production: 3 Arts Entertainment, HBO

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Carnivàle cast & crew

Carnivàle was created by Daniel Knauf.

The cast features Nick Stahl as Ben Hawkins, Clancy Brown as Brother Justin, Michael J. Anderson as Samson, Tim DeKay as Clayton Jones, Clea DuVall as Sofie, and Cynthia Ettinger as Rita Sue Dreifuss.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Howard Klein and Ronald D. Moore.

Is Carnivàle worth watching?

Carnivàle holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 461 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed sci-fi & fantasy series.

With 2 seasons and 24 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, mystery, and drama, Carnivàle is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Carnivàle

In United States, you can stream Carnivàle on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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