Product ReviewsCarnivale - The Complete Second Season (DVD, 2006, 6-Disc Set)

A rare look at America coming out of the Depression!!

Hbo has had a good track record on producing their own Miniseries since the Nineties, starting with "Positive Singing" back in 1995. Carnivale is a remarkable look back at not only the United States emerging from the great Depression, but life during the dust bowl in the south.As a baby boomer, and a historian myself, I found the portrayal of the characters that traveled with the Carnival from town to town and state to state both sympathetic as well as perfect examples of those struggling to make sense of not only their lives but the circumstances that forced them to make a living on the road. I recommend this miniseries for anyone interested in American History and life through the Great Depression of the 30's. The struggles that this group of nomads is a marvelous looking glass into our history and sensibilities to those less fortunate. It is the typical good versus evil story that plays out in the lives of characters that could very well have been our neighbors,our friends and even ourselves.
The miniseries was only two seasons long and will be missed by many of us that looked forwarded to additional seasons chronicling the lives of these very colorful cast of characters. Carnivale, as was Six FeeT Under, The Sopranos, and OZ has filled our lives and minds with images that maybe we have not been exposed to, but under different circumstances could have been us!!Read full review...

I purchased Carnivale, 2nd season, and am glad I did!!!

Although Carnivale was an HBO miniseries that met a sudden cancellation that only led to two seasons total, my family and I found it very interesting We really liked the fact that the series was a smooth blend of unusual material and excellent acting and cinematography. It's very difficult to find just the right combination of those two features these days!
We decided to purchase the DVDs because our local library had the 1st season,, which me happened to rent and truly enjoyed. When we sought the 2nd season at the library, it turned out that although the library did have the 2nd season, someone had rented it out months previous to our inquiry and never returned it!! Of course, our family was not going to let the situation end there. My husband and I decided to go to E-bay and find the 2nd set, and there it was! We purchased it, watched it and donated to out library, so there would once again be a Carnivale 2nd season DVD set for all to rent and view!!! Thanks a bunch to all!Read full review...

A wonderful program that did not need a 3rd season

First off I can not give a high enough recommendation for this fine series, both Season 1 and 2. It is a wonderful story that almost demands home view, where scenes can be watched time and time again to grasp what is going on. My wife and I have watched the entire series several times, end to end and awe both still delight in new finds.

I disagree that the series was cancelled though. There was no 3rd season because there was no need for a 3rd season. The story was told, there was no more to be said. Good and evil had clashed, no decisive victory was achieved, and the struggle will continue. There has always been good and evil, they will always come together and clash, and they will both retreat wounded, but there will never be resolution. The story goes on unchanged, there is no need for us to watch further. Now that we understand what is going on, who is who and what role they play, then further seasons would just be boring.Read full review...

Season 1 of Carnivale

This movie is a very intense and mind boggling one. You learn of man and god, but not in a religious aspect, more in the mind of man. A healer of pain and death, Ben Hawkins troubled past led him to a chain gang, only somehow he escaped and was picked up by the carnival. This carnival is unique, and the characters just as unique, with a being named management, ever so mysterious, plucking at the strings. One also learns of a man named Tailor, a preacher, who throughout the season you see change, until finally in an encompassing climax Justin finds out who he really is..Read full review...

Carnivale - the Second Season DVDs

The product was bought as a Christmas present for my son. He already had season one of this program and had shown it to me so I was familiar with the series. He had mentioned that he would love to have the second season but that it was pretty pricy. Well, it was a little pricy but not for a loving mother at Christmas. It arrived as advertised, still packaged in cellaphane and I have not had a report from my son on the quality since he took it home - don't know if he has watched it yet. I do know that ordering online is a lot easier than fighting the crowds in the stores, which I hate. I bought at least half of Christmas this year on line. The only items I did not buy on line were clothes and purses for my granddaughters. All in all, it was a very good experience.Read full review...

Intriguing

Great Story Line for The Time frame You Get a Little of Everything, Story Condensed Should have Been Spread Out over Several Seasons. Season 2 Is like a Rocket Compared to Season 1 Over All I Love Strange Story Lines Like This.
Depression era Carnival Mystery Evil Pastor, Gifted Youngman Good Vs Evil....Read full review...

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Carnavale

Shipped fast, in great shape. Haven't had a chance to watch it yet but the first season was very engaging as to what happens next. A bit dark; just wish they had had a chance to really end the story - NOT your fault!!! Still worth it tho - like GOT, and the Red Road.Read full review...

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Carnivale : The Best Series ever,ten times better than Sopranos or Deadwood

The most riveting, enthralling viewing experience one could possibly enjoy. First rate characterization and impressive multi-layered storylines with spot on historical accuracy in both set design and costuming. This is the second box set for Carnivale. Highly recommend both. This second box set had some extremely moving, shocking, and ultimately satisfying moments. Truly brought tears to my eyes at some key moments. This series makes Deadwood and the Sopranos look childish by comparison.Read full review...

Second season, well worth the watch.

Great second, and last, season of Carnivale. I enjpyed the series but , like Rome, HBO killed it when it didn't get the numbers of viewers they wanted. Still worth watching to see how the two protagonists fare in their conflict.Read full review...

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Carnivale's Dark Side Jumps Out in Season 2

Carnivale fans will be on the edge of their seats watching season two. It picks up exactly where season one left off, leaving no storylines dangling. When Ben meets his dear old Grandmother, its like an updated scene from Deliverance. Why HBO canceled Carnivale remains a mystery other than most people aren't mature enough to handle the raw scenes presented. From the Cooch dancers to Management's mysterious being--I love every minute of Carnivale. Puts a new meaning to the "Dirty Thirties." Certainly a viewing not meant for children or the weak at heart.Read full review...