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Carnivàle
Into each generation is born a creature of light and a creature of darkness.
2003·2 Seasons·24 Episodes·★ 7.9
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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A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
12 episodes
2003
Season 2
12 episodes
2005
Cast
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