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, 2005As the world grows smaller, Samson devises a grand plan; Justin forces Iris to face her fear of heights; Stroud wants to protect Justin; Sofie … [continue reading]
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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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Previous Episodes
- 02x12 New Canaan, CA (Mar. 27, 2005)
- 02x11 Outside New… (Mar. 20, 2005)
- 02x10 Cheyenne, WY (Mar. 13, 2005)
- 02x09 Lincoln Hig… (Mar. 06, 2005)
- 02x08 Outskirts, … (Feb. 27, 2005)
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