Carnivale is without doubt one of the best shows that HBO have ever produced. 2 seasons that completely changed the landscape of big budget TV and unique story telling that is unmatched to this day.
The show's creator Daniel Knauf envisioned a 6 season plan for the show where 2 seasons would cover a single book and that there would be 3 books that covered the full six seasons. The show was cancelled after two seasons due to the cost of the show and a drop in viewership early into season 2. This is a massive shame that we will never get the full 6 seasons because the show ends on a cliff hanger and even though we get the book ending at the end of season 2 we don't get the series ending that has been foreseen in dreams and visions throughout the 2 seasons.
That said you can still view the series as an end to the book covered in these 2 seasons. Watching this show is like Stephen King by way of Donnie Darko. Every time you see the show the symbology can have different meanings. The visual brilliance of the show is unmatched, so to is the unique mythology that the show brilliantly captures not to mention the best title sequence I have ever seen for any TV show.
The battle of two avatars representing good and evil with the 1930's dust bowl as the back drop is so engaging and unforgettable. The show packs more into it's 2 seasons than what most shows pack into 6 or 7. The writing is shockingly good. This is no more evident in the episodes 'Pick a Number' from season 1 and 'Creed, OK' from season 2 aka the death mask episode that sends a chill down your spine! One of the most incredible episodes I have ever seen not to mention the chilling visions and dream sequences that connect through the shows symbolism that can mean different things to different viewers who can interpret things in different ways.
A masterpiece that is unmatched and with incredible performances especially from Clancy Brown and Amy Madigan. It's one of those shows were the casting is just perfect. Have seen this show 3 times and has such a brilliant re-watch value.
The show's creator Daniel Knauf envisioned a 6 season plan for the show where 2 seasons would cover a single book and that there would be 3 books that covered the full six seasons. The show was cancelled after two seasons due to the cost of the show and a drop in viewership early into season 2. This is a massive shame that we will never get the full 6 seasons because the show ends on a cliff hanger and even though we get the book ending at the end of season 2 we don't get the series ending that has been foreseen in dreams and visions throughout the 2 seasons.
That said you can still view the series as an end to the book covered in these 2 seasons. Watching this show is like Stephen King by way of Donnie Darko. Every time you see the show the symbology can have different meanings. The visual brilliance of the show is unmatched, so to is the unique mythology that the show brilliantly captures not to mention the best title sequence I have ever seen for any TV show.
The battle of two avatars representing good and evil with the 1930's dust bowl as the back drop is so engaging and unforgettable. The show packs more into it's 2 seasons than what most shows pack into 6 or 7. The writing is shockingly good. This is no more evident in the episodes 'Pick a Number' from season 1 and 'Creed, OK' from season 2 aka the death mask episode that sends a chill down your spine! One of the most incredible episodes I have ever seen not to mention the chilling visions and dream sequences that connect through the shows symbolism that can mean different things to different viewers who can interpret things in different ways.
A masterpiece that is unmatched and with incredible performances especially from Clancy Brown and Amy Madigan. It's one of those shows were the casting is just perfect. Have seen this show 3 times and has such a brilliant re-watch value.