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Into each generation is born a creature of light and a creature of darkness... Carnivàl is set in the United States during the Great Depression. 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.

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02x12 New Canaan, CA Aired: Mar. 27, 2005

As the world grows smaller, Samson devises a grand plan; Justin forces Iris to face her fear of heights; Stroud wants to protect Justin; Sofie …

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Carnivale is Canceled/Ended
The show had 2 seasons and 24 episodes air between 2003 and 2005.

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Carnivàle's first episode set a new audience record for an HBO original series, but the show was unable to retain its ratings in its second season. Carnivàle was canceled after 24 episodes, cutting its intended six-season run short by four seasons. Writer Daniel Knauf offered fans a so-called 'Pitch Document' that answers many of the show's mysteries.

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Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 14, 2003
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
2003 - 2005
To-Date:
2 Seasons
24 Episodes
Network
HBO TV Network
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