Carnivàle
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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.
Carnivàle is a dark fantasy-drama series that premiered in 2003, set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era of 1930s America. The show weaves Christian theology, gnosticism, and Masonic lore into an epic narrative about good versus evil, following two interconnected groups of characters. Though canceled after two seasons, it developed a devoted cult following for its atmospheric storytelling and complex mythology.
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Nick StahlBen Hawkins
Clancy BrownBrother Justin
Michael J. AndersonSamson
Tim DeKayClayton Jones
Clea DuVallSofie- Cynthia EttingerRita Sue Dreifuss
Carla GalloLibby Dreifuss
Adrienne BarbeauRuthie
Amy MadiganIris Crowe
Toby HussStumpy Dreifuss
Debra ChristoffersonLila- Brian TurkGabriel
Ralph WaiteNorman Belthus
Diane SalingerApollonia
John FleckGecko
Trailer
Carnivále Season 1 Trailer
Seasons
2 seasons
Episodes · Season 2
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Los Moscos | 2005-01-09 | 51m | 8.0 |
| 02 | Alamogordo, NM | 2005-01-16 | 52m | 6.3 |
| 03 | Ingram, TX | 2005-01-23 | 51m | 6.3 |
| 04 | Old Cherry Blossom Road | 2005-01-30 | 57m | 6.5 |
| 05 | Creed, OK | 2005-02-06 | 57m | 8.8 |
| 06 | The Road to Damascus | 2005-02-13 | 57m | 8.5 |
| 07 | Damascus, NE | 2005-02-20 | 46m | 6.2 |
| 08 | Outskirts, Damascus, NE | 2005-02-27 | 54m | 6.2 |
| 09 | Lincoln Highway, UT | 2005-03-06 | 53m | 9.0 |
| 10 | Cheyenne, WY | 2005-03-13 | 52m | 6.0 |
| 11 | Outside New Canaan | 2005-03-20 | 56m | 8.7 |
| 12 | New Canaan, CA | 2005-03-27 | 53m | 6.9 |
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Is Carnivàle renewed or cancelled?
Carnivàle has been cancelled — there are no plans for another season.
Carnivàle — frequently asked
When did Carnivàle air and where can I watch it?
Carnivàle premiered on September 14, 2003. The series is available on HBO Max, which holds streaming rights to the HBO original.
How many seasons of Carnivàle are there?
There are 2 seasons of Carnivàle, totaling 24 episodes before the show was canceled.
Will Carnivàle return or be revived?
No, Carnivàle is officially canceled with no revival plans announced. The series ended on a cliffhanger in 2005, leaving its mythological storyline unresolved.
What is Carnivàle about?
Carnivàle follows two separate groups during the Great Depression whose stories intersect in an overarching battle between good and evil, blending Christian theology, gnosticism, and Knights Templar mythology throughout.
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