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Where can I stream Carnivàle?
In the United States, Carnivàle streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 109 other countries.
Carnivàle
2003·Show
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An , mystery series: , but gripping, .
Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking
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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.
Apocalyptic Spiritual EpicGreat Depression GothicComplex Mythology & LoreDark Fantasy DramaPhilosophical DeterminismVisually Stunning Period PieceEnsemble Character StudySlow-Burning MysteryReligious SymbolismMelancholic Atmosphere
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Is Carnivàle worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 8.4 and Metacritic 63). Audiences rate it higher (88 out of 100) than critics (63).
How long does it take to watch Carnivàle?
22 h
About 22 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 54 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2005.
Can I half-watch Carnivàle?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.
Will I feel good after watching Carnivàle?
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.