Review of Carnivàle

In reading discussions, blogs and what critics have written in the years since this show aired, I believe this was just too much story for average folks. You need to be ok with not understanding everything that goes on. You need to be comfortable with some ambiguous lore. This show was truly one of the great stories, but was cut down before it was able to expand and explain a lot of what the show gives in only 2 seasons. Incredibly rich story at a period in American history. The world on the brink of the nuclear age. I've watched and rewatched this show a few times. It never fails to impress with the acting and cinematic style. Truly a unique and wonderful show.