Carnivàle

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

★ 7.9 /10 451 votes

September 14, 2003 2 Seasons 24 Episodes 54 min Canceled TV-MA

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2003 • 12 Episodes

Season 2

2005 • 12 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Daniel Knauf
                                

                                    Network
                                    HBO
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.9/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

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Cast & Crew

Nick Stahl

Ben Hawkins

Clancy Brown

Brother Justin

Michael J. Anderson

Samson

Tim DeKay

Clayton Jones

Clea DuVall

Sofie

Cynthia Ettinger

Rita Sue Dreifuss

Carla Gallo

Libby Dreifuss

Adrienne Barbeau

Ruthie

Amy Madigan

Iris Crowe

Toby Huss

Stumpy Dreifuss

Debra Christofferson

Lila

Brian Turk

Gabriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnivàle about?

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...

How many seasons does Carnivàle have?

Carnivàle has 2 seasons with 24 episodes.

When did Carnivàle premiere?

Carnivàle premiered on September 14, 2003.

Is Carnivàle still running?

No, Carnivàle has ended. The final episode aired on March 27, 2005.

Where can I watch Carnivàle?

Carnivàle originally aired on HBO. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Carnivàle?

Carnivàle was created by Daniel Knauf.

What is the rating of Carnivàle?

Carnivàle has a rating of 7.9/10 based on user reviews.