2003 · series · TV-MA · 2 seasons
Carnivàle
Into each generation is born a creature of light and a creature of darkness.
Is Carnivàle on Netflix?
No. Carnivàle (2003) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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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How we got to 71.5
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.9/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 45 | none |
Carnivàle: common questions
Is Carnivàle on Netflix?
No. Carnivàle (2003) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Carnivàle?
Carnivàle (2003) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Carnivàle worth watching?
It scores 71.5/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How many seasons of Carnivàle are there?
Carnivàle has 2 seasons.
What is Carnivàle rated?
Carnivàle is rated TV-MA in the US.
Who is in Carnivàle?
Carnivàle stars Nick Stahl, Michael J. Anderson, Clea DuVall, Cynthia Ettinger.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.