Carnivàle Season 1 • TV Show
Carnivàle • TV Show • Rating 7.9 out of 10
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Seasons of Carnivàle
Carnivàle currently has 2 seasons and 24 episodes. Most episodes run for around 54 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Canceled". The most recently aired episode came out in 2005.
Carnivàle Season 2 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Carnivàle coming?
Carnivàle is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on March 27, 2005. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-MA (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for Carnivàle
Watch the main official trailer for Carnivàle in one place. Most of these clips were released around January 2009, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in January 2009
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overview
What is Carnivàle about?
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. It blends sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Daniel Knauf.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Carnivàle
Carnivàle has been releasing episodes between September 2003 and March 2005 across 2 seasons. So far there are 24 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 19 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of Carnivàle
The main cast includes Nick Stahl, Clancy Brown and Michael J. Anderson. Behind the scenes, it is created by Daniel Knauf.
Nick Stahl
as Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
as Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
as Samson
Tim DeKay
as Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
as Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
as Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
as Libby Dreifuss
Adrienne Barbeau
as Ruthie
Amy Madigan
as Iris Crowe
Toby Huss
as Stumpy Dreifuss
Debra Christofferson
as Lila
Brian Turk
as Gabriel
Ralph Waite
as Norman Belthus
John Fleck
as Gecko
Blake Shields
as Osgood
John Carroll Lynch
as Varlyn Stroud