DVD | Carnivale S2

Rating: M - Contains Violence, Offensive Language & Sex Scenes.
Duration: 634 mins.
Genre: Television Drama.
Actors: Nick Stahl, Amy Madigan, Clancy Brown, Michael J. Anderson.
Release Date: Available Now.

As the final war between Good and Evil looms two powerful avatars divided by fate share one mission. For Ben Hawkins and Brother Justin, the race is on to find the elusive Henry Scudder - and the fate of the world depends on who finds him first.

Such is the premise for season two of HBO’s original and compelling drama Carnivale. Set in depression era USA, season one set up the playing board, and set the standard for the mysterious and supernatural plight of a group of outcasts struggling for survival. It introduced us to a fascinating group of people and a battle of good vs evil through the characters of Ben and Justin.

But as it is with most original and interesting TV programmes, HBO didn’t see fit to renew the two season contract to the envisioned six seasons, and thus writer/creator Dan Knauf had to ramp up the action and fit as best he could, five years worth into one.

What is lost in the mystery and character development is gained in action, as the story picks up right where it left off and gains momentum like a rocket ship heading towards a showdown that will leave you reeling, as predictions and expectations are destroyed in the battle for the fate of the world.

The main questions are answered, but the all too little time given to the series results in many questions now being posed and left unanswered.

Fortunately the show does finish respectfully, and the quality of production is just as good as in the first season. All in all it has the same feel, and fans won’t be disappointed.

If you haven’t seen season one, watch it first, you’ll soon be buying season two!

Food for thought:
Can evil be destroyed?

Rent or Buy?
This is definitely a keeper – you’ll be wanting to watch this more than once, buy it, don’t rent!