The Full Carnivale Movie ' title='The Full Carnivale Movie ' />A Look Back at Carnivle. It has been nearly a decade since HBO launched the record setting premier of a show that bewildered fans with its creative and elusive story, and dismayed them at its early cancellation. I am, of course, speaking of Carnivle. On September 1. 4th, 2. P. M., 5. 3 million viewers tuned in to see HBO and Daniel Knaufs stunning and ambitious new show. Unfortunately for the fans, and the writers, Carnivle was never able to maintain its high ratings, and with a 2 million per episode budget, the show was doomed. Despite the shows numerous awards, including 5 Emmy Awards and 1. Carnivle simply could not sustain itself in the eyes of the HBO executives. The show did garner a sizable cult following, and in August of 2. Carny. Con 2. 00. Live Not only did many of the cast and crew of the show attend the event, but the discussion panels where recorded and later released on DVD. Carnivle earned its following through stunning visuals, and a musical storytelling method that was both subtle and brilliant. The music of Carnivle is a show in and unto itself, with character themes based on ethnic instruments, and subtle clues as to character relationships through similarities in musical sounds. The show portrayed, not only the struggle of characters, but through the use of the Knights Templar, Tarot, nuclear tests, and even genealogical character links and biographies developed before the show even began production, Carnivle became a study of the mythology of Good vs Evil. Download Film Justin And The Knights Of Valour on this page. Daniel Knauf told critics of the show that Carnivle was intended to be demanding with a lot of subtext, and admitted that you may not understand everything that goes on but it does make a certain sense. Although Knauf refused to reveal the shows secrets, even after cancellation, he did eventually release a production summary of season 1 to fans who simply had to know. The shows robust mythologies and intricately woven storylines may have confounded many watchers, and the show might have been too grandiose for its time, but I think with a little creative thinking, this series could have a place among HBOs modern line up. I think fans of shows like Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire would eat up a show dripping with the depth and complexity of Carnivle. I dont knowafter nearly 1. The cast is aging, the writers have moved on, and the fans have found new shows to watch. Even if HBO would want to bring the show back, its hard to say what sort of reception it would get. Personally, I think Carnivle was a stellar show that pushed the envelope of the audiences attention span. By providing you with a dark, depressing backdrop and naturally developing character relationships, Carnivle dared to defy the conventional storytelling models. It was a risk that unfortunately did not pay off for HBO. In retrospect, the show missed the mark in a few areas, but the visual, musical and creative spectacle of Carnivle still holds its own against some of HBOs finest today. One can only speculate on what might have been if the show had been able to run its course. Word on the interwebs is that AMERICAN HORROR STORY season 4 is going to be set in a Carnival or play with the idea of a Circustheme. Ive been craving the AHS. Carnivle shines bright among its contemporary shows like Deadwood and Rome, but while Deadwood and Rome seemed to struggle to write long term story arcs, Carnivle excelled. All three shows met with untimely ends, but with Carnivle it stings more so. Deadwood, to me, lost its energy in season 3, and Rome had a satisfying conclusion satisfying enough anyway. Carnivle ended on a cliffhanger, and unless you went out of your way to research the show online, you might never have learned what the writers had planned for the future of some of the shows central characters. Its a shame that we, as fans, never got an opportunity to experience the full depth of this creative and innovative show. Many people, myself included, need more than the paltry scraps of a fascinating story we have been left. Maybe HBO will allow the show to be concluded in a series of 3 hour moviesor better yet, continued in books or comics. Heres hoping.  Until then relive the magic of Carnivle on DVD or watch the episodes on HBOGo. Another of HBOs critically acclaimed but wildly expensive shows, Carnivale was the story of an epic battle between forces of good and evil, set against the. A fascinating thing happens midway through The Rehearsal, Alison MacLeans adaptation of Eleanor Cattons novel about acting students and their teachers you. 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