The Best Episodes of Carnival Row
Every episode of Carnival Row ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Carnival Row!
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.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Carnival Row" is "The Gloaming", rated 8.4/10 from 2646 user votes. It was directed by Jon Amiel and written by Travis Beacham. "The Gloaming" aired on 8/29/2019 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Kingdoms of the Moon".
8.4/10 2,646 votes#1 - The Gloaming
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2019
As tensions rise on Carnival Row, Philo must confront both darkness incarnate and the evil that controls it. Vignette gleans the true nature of The Burgue. Imogen lets her feelings for Agreus go unbridled. Breakspear's secrets catch up to him.
Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: Travis Beacham
8.2/10 2,871 votes#2 - Kingdoms of the Moon
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2019
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.
Director: Anna Foerster
Writer: Travis Beacham
8.0/10 2,328 votes#3 - The World to Come
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2019
Because he withheld evidence from his fellow detectives, Philo is accused of being the man behind the string of murders and is thrown in jail. There, he finds some unexpected help from Vignette. Elsewhere, Ezra takes exception to Imogen’s relationship with Agreus. Sophie offers Jonah a deal.
Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1,118 votes#4 - Reckoning
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/2/2023
Philo plots Vignette’s rescue with an unlikely ally. Jonah discovers Sophie’s treachery. The murderer strikes again.
Director: Julian Holmes
Writer: Tania Lotia
7.8/10 2,287 votes#5 - Unaccompanied Fae
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2019
The pieces of the puzzle start to come together for Philo. Vignette finds home in a place she never expected. Jonah sneaks off to see someone he shouldn’t. Imogen and Agreus step out together in public.
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Stephanie K. Smith
7.7/10 2,428 votes#6 - Grieve No More
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2019
Philo consults a Haruspex in an effort to find clues about the killer. Vignette grows closer with her newfound family. Upon Jonah’s return home, his parents cast a more watchful eye over him as a new player makes a splash in Parliament. Imogen brings Agreus into her circle.
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson
7.6/10 2,436 votes#7 - The Joining of Unlike Things
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/2019
Philo investigates the murder of his childhood headmaster. Vignette ingratiates herself into the Black Raven. Imogen hatches a plan to help her brother. Breakspear goes on the offensive with Longerbane.
Director: Thor Freudenthal, Anna Foerster
Writer: Travis Beacham, Marc Guggenheim, Peter Cameron
7.5/10 2,772 votes#8 - Aisling
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2019
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.
Director: Thor Freudenthal
Writer: René Echevarria
7.4/10 3,289 votes#9 - Some Dark God Wakes
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/29/2019
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.
Director: Thor Freudenthal
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 1,297 votes#10 - Fight or Flight
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2023
Lovers Philo and Vignette risk their lives to help the oppressed Faefolk of Carnival Row.
Director: Thor Freudenthal
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 1,165 votes#11 - New Dawn
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/16/2023
When Philo plots to challenge Jonah's hereditary claim to the Chancellorship, Vignette intervenes.
Director: Thor Freudenthal
Writer: Sarah Byrd
7.4/10 929 votes#12 - Facta Non Verba
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2023
Reeling from the consequences of his choices, Philo rejects defining himself as either Human or Fae.
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Jim Dunn, Sam Ernst, Erik Oleson
7.3/10 933 votes#13 - Kindred
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2023
Torn between his Human and Fae sides, Philo makes a choice.
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Sam Ernst
7.3/10 907 votes#14 - Battle Lines
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2023
Justice later through peace, or now through blood?
Director: Julian Holmes
Writer: Tania Lotia, Amanda Krader
7.2/10 1,020 votes#15 - The Martyr's Hand
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/23/2023
While Philo investigates the murders of the Black Raven’s leaders, Vignette plots revenge.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Wesley Strick
7.2/10 1,022 votes#16 - An Unkindness of Ravens
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/23/2023
Philo races to stop Vignette’s revenge before the Black Raven spark even worse violence.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Dylan Gallagher, Mateja Božičević
7.2/10 991 votes#17 - Original Sins
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2023
A painful truth haunts Philo as Carnival Row faces reprisals for the horrific events at Bleakness Keep.
Director: Julian Holmes
Writer: Jim Dunn
6.7/10 1,360 votes#18 - Carnival Row
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2023
The epic finale of “Carnival Row.”
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Sarah Byrd, Erik Oleson