Series synopsis
Carnival Row is an American crime drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Prime Video on August 29, 2019. It ended on March 16, 2023. It was created by Travis Beacham, René Echevarria. It stars Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, Simon McBurney and Tamzin Merchant.
In a mystical and dark city filled with humans, fairies and other creatures, a police detective investigates a series of gruesome murders leveled against the fairy population. During his investigation, the detective becomes the prime suspect and must find the real killer to clear his name.
Premise
In a mystical and dark city filled with humans, fairies and other creatures, a police detective investigates a series of gruesome murders leveled against the fairy population. During his investigation, the detective becomes the prime suspect and must find the real killer to clear his name.
Premise: We must all come together.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Orlando Bloom as Rycroft 'Philo' Philostrate
- Cara Delevingne as Vignette Stonemoss
- Simon McBurney as Runyan Millworthy
- Tamzin Merchant as Imogen Spurnrose
- David Gyasi as Agreus Astrayon
- Andrew Gower as Ezra Spurnrose
- Karla Crome as Tourmaline Larou
- Arty Froushan as Jonah Breakspear
Supporting cast
- Indira Varma as Piety Breakspear
- Jay Ali as Kaine
Guest cast
- Leanne Best as Madame Moira
- Issy Stewart as Louisa Pembroke
- Iola Evans as Ryma
- Sandra Veronica Stanczyk as Wren
- Roy McCrerey as Solicitor Wigsby
- Erika Stárková as Aisling
- Wil Johnson as Puck Butcher
- Petra Bučková as Female Centaur
- Lee Andrew Davison as Older Park Man
- Julian Stone as Loop Group
- Roger Barclay as Winshaw
- Denis Lyons as Bligh
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | June 3, 2019 | August 28, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 8 | August 29, 2019 | August 29, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 16, 2023 | March 16, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Official Prologue - Philo's Story Philo tells the story of his life before the war and what or who he left behind. |
June 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
Official Prologue - Vignette's Story Vignette tells the story of her life before the war and what or who brought her to the Row. |
June 24, 2019 |
| 3 |
From Page to Screen: Imagining a New World Carnival Row creator, Travis Beacham, discusses his journey bringing the series to life. |
August 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Some Dark God Wakes Rycroft “Philo” Philostrate investigates “Unseelie Jack”, a mysterious assailant with a grudge against the fae. Vignette Stonemoss barely escapes Tirnanoc with her life and arrives in The Burgue looking for a fresh start. Imogen Spurnrose meets her new neighbor. In Parliament, the fight over the critch heats up. |
August 29, 2019 |
| 2 |
Aisling Philo investigates the murder of a mysterious fae. Tourmaline introduces Vignette to a new group of faeries. Imogen tries to have Agreus removed from the neighborhood. Jonah disappears. |
August 29, 2019 |
| 3 |
Kingdoms of the Moon Once, as a Burguish soldier, Philo was tasked with protecting a faerish mimasery. While The Pact bears down on them, Philo meets Vignette and finds love in the most unlikely of places. |
August 29, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fight or Flight Lovers Philo and Vignette risk their lives to help the oppressed Faefolk of Carnival Row. |
February 16, 2023 |
| 2 |
New Dawn When Philo plots to challenge Jonah's hereditary claim to the Chancellorship, Vignette intervenes. |
February 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Martyr's Hand While Philo investigates the murders of the Black Raven’s leaders, Vignette plots revenge. |
February 23, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 29, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2023 |
| Status | ended |