Carnivàle (2003)
2003 – 2005 · TV show · 2 seasons · 24 episodes · 1 h 00 min
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.
Written byDaniel Knauf
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Carnivàle is streaming on HBO Max. It can also be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It is available in 92 countries, for example on HBO Max, OSN+ and MovistarTV. Created by Daniel Knauf. Starring Michael J. Anderson, Adrienne Barbeau, Clancy Brown and Debra Christofferson. Rated 8.4 on IMDb from 50,087 votes.
- Streams in
- 92 countries · HBO Max (80), OSN+ (8)
- Rank in its year
- #8 · of 194 TV shows from 2003
- Rated higher than
- 98% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Drama)
- IMDb rating
- 8.4/10 · 50,087 votes
Cast
Michael J. AndersonSamson
Adrienne BarbeauRuthie
Clancy BrownBrother Justin Crowe
Debra ChristoffersonLila
Tim DeKayClayton 'Jonesy' Jones
Clea DuVallSofie
Cynthia EttingerRita Sue Dreifuss
Carla GalloLibby Dreifuss
Toby HussFelix 'Stumpy' Dreifuss
Amy MadiganIris CroweEpisodes
1. Los Moscos9 January 2005 · 60 minThe Dust Bowl circus troupe deals with the fallout from a fatal fire and, in California, Brother Justin reaches new converts on the radio. Elsewhere, Lila wonders what happened to Lodz; Ben takes off to find Scudder.★ 8.3
2. Alamogordo, N.M.16 January 2005 · 60 minThe troupe sends out search parties when a distraught Sofie goes missing; Justin and Iris welcome a new housekeeper; Samson accuses Stumpy of skimming; Ben visits an old acquaintance of Scudder's in New Mexico.★ 7.8
3. Ingram, TX23 January 2005 · 60 minDolan continues his quest to get to the bottom of the Ministry arson; Gabriel gets into the act with Ruthie, who experiences another supernatural vision; Ben happens upon some distant relatives.★ 7.8
4. Old Cherry Blossom Road30 January 2005 · 60 minLila hasn't given up trying to find out what happened to the missing Lodz; Iris begs her brother not to harbor so many secrets; Jones finds new work for Sofie; and Balthus sees another display of Justin's power.★ 7.9
5. Creed, OK6 February 2005 · 60 minAfter a conversation with Ruthie, Sofie reaches out to Ben; Stumpy wagers on an important fight; Dolan puts pressure on Justin, who sees things in a new light after receiving a mysterious gift; and Stroud's quest to find…★ 8.1
6. The Road to Damascus13 February 2005 · 60 minSamson runs into an old acquaintance when the troupe crosses paths with another carnival; Rita Sue's business decisions give Stumpy fits; Justin and Iris struggle with a tough sermon; Libby's honor is in need of defense.★ 8.0
7. Damascus, NE20 February 2005 · 60 minStroud is closing in on Ben, who pays a visit to a run-down hotel; Justin and Iris pacify a bishop with a good meal; Sabina shares her secrets with Libby; the troupe is concerned about Sofie; and Jones gets a favor from …★ 8.5
8. Outskirts, Damascus, NE27 February 2005 · 60 minA local politician receives Iris and Justin's support; Ruthie tries to hide from her visions; Rita Sue takes charge of Stumpy's debt; Smith sees trouble for Justin; Sofie gets new work; Libby has shocking news for her pa…★ 8.5
9. Lincoln Highway, UT6 March 2005 · 60 minRuthie's latest vision leaves evidence behind; Lila hasn't given up her search for the missing Lodz; Eleanor goes on a picnic with Iris; Justin's powers calm a chaotic gathering.★ 8.7
10. Cheyenne, WY13 March 2005 · 60 minJustin has help avoiding a disaster; Iris locates another branch of her family tree; Stroud tries a strength-in-numbers approach; Libby is cowed by her mother's authority; Ruthie pays another late-night visit to Lila.★ 8.3
11. Outside New Canaan20 March 2005 · 60 minLila voices her opposition to Samson's itinerary for the troupe; Justin's baptism of the faithful coincides with another tragedy and a startling event in the migrant camp; Libby pleads with Jones to reveal his secret; So…★ 8.5
12. New Canaan, CA27 March 2005 · 60 minSamson tries to stay a step ahead of impending chaos; Stroud does his best to protect Justin; and Ben's powers face the ultimate test.★ 8.8
