The thing about revolutions is that they begin with the need for something to revolt against. In Star Wars, it’s the Empire. In Quantumania, it was Kang the Conquerer. In the case of Carnival Row, it...
I’m starting to lose faith in Carnival Row. Not because of the acting, mind you, as the performances (especially, from the extended supporting cast)...
The Midseason finale of Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 5 was a game-changer with some major character deaths. Episode 6, however, was a bit of a filler.
Where “The Martyr’s Hand” sets up this season's pacing with a murder investigation and rebellion going afoot, “An Unkindness of Raven” obliterates all hope with fear and failures of the communist parties involved.
“Fight or Flight” and “New Dawn” sees a grittier Carnival Row, with less sex work, and more about the deathly realities of those living under xenophobic regimes.