Carnivale

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 14, 2003
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 71
  3. Negative: 5 out of 71
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best TV Season of 2003
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#10 Most Discussed TV Season of 2003
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#6 Most Shared TV Season of 2003

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Mark Dawidziak
    Aug 2, 2013
    50
    At this point, "Carnivale" is a frustrating blend of intriguing and annoying elements. The writers are taking chances, and you have to give them credit for that, but they haven't quite perfected this mystical mixture of metaphor and metaphysics, mystery and magic. [13 Sep 2003]
  2. Deseret News
    Reviewed by: Scott D. Pierce
    Aug 2, 2013
    40
    Frankly, I just don't get it. ... "Carnivale" feels too much like mystical, mythical nonsense masquerading behind outstanding production values and good acting. [13 Sep 2003]
  3. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    Aug 2, 2013
    75
    For those willing to take the plunge, a chilling, hypnotic tale awaits. [12 Sep 2003]
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