Carnivàle

Carnivàle 2003

★ 7.9TMDB 0h 54min 2 seasons Creator: Daniel Knauf

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.

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S1·E1 MilfaySep 14, 2003 · TMDB 6.8Ben reluctantly joins the carnival after the bank forecloses on his family's Oklahoma farm. Brother Justin has a bizarre encounter with a poor parishioner. Sofie has a…S1·E2 After the Ball Is OverSep 21, 2003 · TMDB 6.6Ben uncovers a piece of his past as a result of Jones' sense of humor. Justin tries to persuade a parishioner to make a deal in real estate. Sofie endures a frightening…S1·E3 TiptonSep 28, 2003 · TMDB 8.3Ben is the main attraction when Samson refashions the carnival as a religious revival to satisfy a town's moral underpinnings. Justin has a powerful ally in a fight…S1·E4 Black BlizzardOct 5, 2003 · TMDB 6.9Jones looks to management when the crew turns mutinous. Appolonia is displeased with Sofie's romantic tastes. Justin faces a difficult choice between his congregations.…S1·E5 BabylonOct 12, 2003 · TMDB 6.9Samson tries to improve the troupe's spirits with a night of revelry. Ben has an enlightening experience at the bottom of a mineshaft. A group of miners is anxious for…S1·E6 Pick a NumberOct 19, 2003 · TMDB 8.4Revenge-minded carnies practice their own form of retribution. Justin encounters a group of hobos on his journey of self-discovery. Ben returns from another strange…S1·E7 The RiverOct 26, 2003 · TMDB 8.6After a recent tragedy, Stumpy and Rita Sue debate their future in the carnival. In her brother's absence, Iris receives help from a radio reporter. Ben helps Ruthie…S1·E8 Lonnigan, TexasNov 2, 2003 · TMDB 8.8Lodz disagrees with Samson's decision to send Ben on a business trip for the carnival. A radio-show host tries to help find a wandering Justin. Sofie considers a career…S1·E9 InsomniaNov 9, 2003 · TMDB 6.7Ben tries to escape his dreams by staying awake. Iris uses a radio ally to help locate Justin. Samson goes back to the drawing board to increase business.S1·E10 Hot and BotheredNov 16, 2003 · TMDB 6.7Ben and Samson go in search of the mysterious Scudder. Sofie accuses her mother of foul play. Lodz waits patiently for Ben to fall asleep. Justin returns to Mintern with…S1·E11 Day of the DeadNov 23, 2003 · TMDB 6.7Rita Sue teaches a newcomer a few tricks of the trade. Balthus is nervous about Tommy Dolan's allegations. Lodz gets approval from Management to help Ben.S1·E12 The Day That Was the DayNov 30, 2003 · TMDB 6.6A distraught Ben finally meets with Management. In California, Balthus and Justin deal with the tragic undercurrents of their ministry. Stumpy and Rita Sue try to save…

Cast

Nick Stahl
Nick Stahl Ben Hawkins
Michael J. Anderson
Michael J. Anderson Samson
Clea DuVall
Clea DuVall Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Cynthia Ettinger Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Carla Gallo Libby Dreifuss
Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau Ruthie
Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan Iris Crowe
Debra Christofferson
Debra Christofferson Lila
Brian Turk
Brian Turk Gabriel
Clancy Brown
Clancy Brown Brother Justin Crowe
Tim DeKay
Tim DeKay Clayton 'Jonesy' Jones
Toby Huss
Toby Huss Felix 'Stumpy' Dreifuss
Patrick Bauchau
Patrick Bauchau Professor Ernst Lodz
Diane Salinger
Diane Salinger Apollonia
John Fleck
John Fleck Gecko
K
Karyne Steben Alexandria
S
Sarah Steben Caladonia
John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch Varlyn Stroud

Crew

Creator
Daniel Knauf

Details

First air date
Sep 14, 2003
Last air date
Mar 27, 2005
Seasons
2
Episodes
24
Episode runtime
54 min
Network
HBO
Status
Canceled
Studios
3 Arts Entertainment, HBO
Country
United States of America
Language
English

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