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Carnivàle

2003–2005 Drama • Mystery • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
2
Total Episodes
24
First Air Date
Sep 14, 2003
Most Recent Air Date
Mar 27, 2005
Network / Platform
Crave
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
9.8
Seasons
2
Episodes
24

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

2003 • 12 episodes

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Season 2

2005 • 12 episodes

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