Carnivale
2003 • HBO
4.5star
27 reviews
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Season 2 episodes (12)
1 Los Moscos
1/9/05
Season-only
In the Season Two premiere, Brother Justin's word reaches a new 'apostle'--prison inmate Varlyn Stroud--and occultist Wilfred Talbot Smith, who pushes him to seek out the elusive Henry Scudder.
2 Alamogordo, NM
1/16/05
Season-only
Stroud hits the road on his mission; Ben seeks out a former associate of Scudder's named Fr. Kerrigan; Lila challenges Samson's easy dismissal of Lodz; Management confides in Ben about a secret fear; and Justin makes late-night visits to Chinatown.
3 Ingram, TX
1/23/05
Season-only
As Ben searches for a mysterious next link, Justin tends to his flock. Meanwhile, Stroud investigates a mining accident that left all but one man dead; and Sofie refuses to read Ben's tarot...but the cards have an agenda of their own.
4 Old Cherry Blossom Road
1/30/05
Season-only
A relative of Ben's reveals to him dark family secrets--and the face of death. Stroud reports on his progress to Justin, who now sees the threat Ben poses; Balthus bears witness to more of Justin's abuse of power.
5 Creed, OK
2/6/05
Season-only
Justin is pushed by Dolan to make a tough decision; Iris gives an important dictation; Ben has a dark visit with a mask-maker; Ruthie shares her visions with Sofie, who decides to help Ben; and Justin receives a gift that gives him a new perspective.
6 The Road to Damascus
2/13/05
Season-only
The troupe breaks bread with another carnival and Samson makes a deal with an old friend; Iris and Justin prepare for their most difficult sermon yet; Stumpy panics as Rita Sue goes on a charity mission; and Ben and Sofie dance around family issues.
7 Damascus, NE
2/20/05
Season-only
Justin and Iris placate Bishop McNaughton with breakfast; Ben follows his visions to a seedy hotel with Stroud hot on his tail; Sabina airs her dirty laundry with Lila; and Samson is distracted while Management tries to destroy a gift from Ben.
8 Outskirts, Damascus, NE
2/27/05
Season-only
Ben and Samson have a heated argument; Iris and Justin back a local politician; Rita Sue tries to play hardball with Stumpy's debt collector; Libby shocks her parents; Ruthie seeks refuge in her trailer; and Smith interprets a bad sign for Justin.
9 Lincoln Highway
3/6/05
Season-only
Ben and Jones learn that justice is 'for the birds'; Ruthie's visitor leaves lipstick traces; Lila tries to reach Lodz; Sofie finds salvation in her work; and when chaos breaks out during a public speech, Justin shocks the crowd with forgiveness.
10 Cheyenne, WY
3/13/05
Season-only
Libby struggles to stick to her alibi, buckling under Rita Sue's superiority; Ruthie delivers a nocturnal message to Lila; Talbot-Smith intercepts a near disaster for Justin and reneges on a deal with Scudder; and Justin does some backseat driving.
11 Outside New Canaan
3/20/05
Season-only
When Samson announces the carnival's next stop, Lila challenges his authority; Stumpy and Rita fear dark days to come; Libby urges Jones to reveal a secret to the troupe; and Justin is startled by a development in the migrant camp.
12 New Canaan, CA
3/27/05
Season-only
In the series finale, as the world grows smaller, Samson devises a grand plan; Justin forces Iris to face her fear of heights; Ben performs his most important healings; and the carnival once more shakes dust...
About this show
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4.5
27 reviews
Ian Beck
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April 10, 2014
So glad I discovered this series. Brilliantly acted, visually stunning and thoroughly addictive. Shame there are no more in the pipeline...
Mark Currid
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May 17, 2014
The best lighting effects I've ever seen in a TV production. Great story and acting too. Cancelled too soon but still worth watching.
Richard Coleman (OddThomas)
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April 23, 2014
Totally loved this and was so disappointed it was dropped, big things seemed about to happen by the end of the second season.