Carnivàle
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.
Created by Daniel Knauf
Starring Nick Stahl, Michael J. Anderson, Clea DuVall, Cynthia Ettinger, Carla Gallo
Where to Watch Carnivàle
Carnivàle is currently streaming on Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in the United States. Availability last checked October 20, 2026.
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2 seasons + Specials · 27 episodes
Season 1
2003 · 12 episodes
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Season 2
2005 · 12 episodes
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Specials
3 episodes
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More About Carnivàle
09/14/2003
English
Canceled
HBO
2
24
S2 E12 · New Canaan, CA · March 27, 2005
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