Carnivàle (2003) · WatchGuide

SERIES

20032 Seasons54m episodes7.9

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama

TMDB7.9

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Runtime: 54m episodes
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

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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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Status: Canceled
First aired: Sep 14, 2003
Network: HBO
Studio: 3 Arts Entertainment, HBO

Time to finish

22 hrs

24 episodes. About 4 weeks at an hour a night.

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Cast

Nick Stahl

Ben Hawkins

Michael J. Anderson

Samson

Clea DuVall

Sofie

Cynthia Ettinger

Rita Sue Dreifuss

Carla Gallo

Libby Dreifuss

Adrienne Barbeau

Ruthie

Amy Madigan

Iris Crowe

Debra Christofferson

Lila

Brian Turk

Gabriel

John Carroll Lynch

Varlyn Stroud

Clancy Brown

Brother Justin Crowe

Tim DeKay

Clayton 'Jonesy' Jones

Toby Huss

Felix 'Stumpy' Dreifuss

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SERIES

20032 Seasons54m episodes7.9

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama

TMDB7.9

Votes475

Your rating

Runtime: 54m episodes
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

About

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

Where to watch

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Stream

HBO Max Amazon Channel

Rent

Buy

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

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E1 · Airs Sep 14, 2003 · 58m · ★ 6.8
Milfay
Ben reluctantly joins the carnival after the bank forecloses on his family's Oklahoma farm. Brother Justin has a bizarre encounter with a poor parishioner. Sofie has a run-in at a small-town gas station.
E2 · Airs Sep 21, 2003 · 57m · ★ 6.6
After the Ball Is Over
Ben uncovers a piece of his past as a result of Jones' sense of humor. Justin tries to persuade a parishioner to make a deal in real estate. Sofie endures a frightening mishap involving her mother. Samson changes the carnival's course.
E3 · Airs Sep 28, 2003 · 50m · ★ 8.3
Tipton
Ben is the main attraction when Samson refashions the carnival as a religious revival to satisfy a town's moral underpinnings. Justin has a powerful ally in a fight against city hall. Sofie accompanies Ben on a journey into his past.
E4 · Airs Oct 5, 2003 · 47m · ★ 6.9
Black Blizzard
Jones looks to management when the crew turns mutinous. Appolonia is displeased with Sofie's romantic tastes. Justin faces a difficult choice between his congregations. Ben is tested by Lodz.
E5 · Airs Oct 12, 2003 · 49m · ★ 6.9
Babylon
Samson tries to improve the troupe's spirits with a night of revelry. Ben has an enlightening experience at the bottom of a mineshaft. A group of miners is anxious for entertainment.
E6 · Airs Oct 19, 2003 · 57m · ★ 8.4
Pick a Number
Revenge-minded carnies practice their own form of retribution. Justin encounters a group of hobos on his journey of self-discovery. Ben returns from another strange experience.
E7 · Airs Oct 26, 2003 · 52m · ★ 8.6
The River
After a recent tragedy, Stumpy and Rita Sue debate their future in the carnival. In her brother's absence, Iris receives help from a radio reporter. Ben helps Ruthie with her act.
E8 · Airs Nov 2, 2003 · 58m · ★ 8.8
Lonnigan, Texas
Lodz disagrees with Samson's decision to send Ben on a business trip for the carnival. A radio-show host tries to help find a wandering Justin. Sofie considers a career change.
E9 · Airs Nov 9, 2003 · 46m · ★ 6.7
Insomnia
Ben tries to escape his dreams by staying awake. Iris uses a radio ally to help locate Justin. Samson goes back to the drawing board to increase business.
E10 · Airs Nov 16, 2003 · 53m · ★ 6.7
Hot and Bothered
Ben and Samson go in search of the mysterious Scudder. Sofie accuses her mother of foul play. Lodz waits patiently for Ben to fall asleep. Justin returns to Mintern with a new plan.
E11 · Airs Nov 23, 2003 · 55m · ★ 6.7
Day of the Dead
Rita Sue teaches a newcomer a few tricks of the trade. Balthus is nervous about Tommy Dolan's allegations. Lodz gets approval from Management to help Ben.
E12 · Airs Nov 30, 2003 · 55m · ★ 6.6
The Day That Was the Day
A distraught Ben finally meets with Management. In California, Balthus and Justin deal with the tragic undercurrents of their ministry. Stumpy and Rita Sue try to save their marriage. Samson must think fast when the law comes to the carnival.

Details

Status: Canceled
First aired: Sep 14, 2003
Network: HBO
Studio: 3 Arts Entertainment, HBO

Time to finish

22 hrs

24 episodes. About 4 weeks at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Nick Stahl

Ben Hawkins

Michael J. Anderson

Samson

Clea DuVall

Sofie

Cynthia Ettinger

Rita Sue Dreifuss

Carla Gallo

Libby Dreifuss

Adrienne Barbeau

Ruthie

Amy Madigan

Iris Crowe

Debra Christofferson

Lila

Brian Turk

Gabriel

John Carroll Lynch

Varlyn Stroud

Clancy Brown

Brother Justin Crowe

Tim DeKay

Clayton 'Jonesy' Jones

Toby Huss

Felix 'Stumpy' Dreifuss

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