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The Carbonaro Effect

2014 – 2020Show5 seasons92 episodes

Reality
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A wholesome, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life and show business, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, big ideas or tears.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 92 episodes · best: S5E1 "Cat Lady" 9.2

Episodes

8.2
7.9
7.8
8.8
8.6

Story

Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. Everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what just hit them.

Feels like

  • Hidden Camera Magic
  • Street Illusions
  • Prank Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Lighthearted Entertainment
  • Charming Host
  • Surprising & Delightful
  • Everyday Situations
  • Feel-Good Show

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Leo Scherman, Russell Arch, Leo Scherman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 1, 2014 · January 2, 2020 · Ended

First aired
April 1, 2014
Last aired
January 2, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 92 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Candid Camera Prank, Creepy Changing Painting, Acting for Two +9

  • Candid Camera Prank
  • Creepy Changing Painting
  • Acting for Two
  • Incredibly Obvious Bug
  • Sewer Gator
  • Dolled-Up Installment
  • Never Work with Children or Animals
  • Cuteness Proximity
  • Crossover
  • Cluster F-Bomb
  • Technobabble
  • Title Drop

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Carbonaro Effect?"

Questions about The Carbonaro Effect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Carbonaro Effect?

YouTube TVtru TV

In the United States, The Carbonaro Effect streams on YouTube TV and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Carbonaro Effect worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Which season of The Carbonaro Effect is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is Cat Lady (season 5, episode 1) at 9.2, and the lowest is EggShaq (season 2, episode 14) at 6.9.

Is The Carbonaro Effect okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Carbonaro Effect?

46 h

About 46 hours: 92 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2020.

Can I half-watch The Carbonaro Effect?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Carbonaro Effect?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.