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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 5 - Reckoning
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Reckoning

    S2:E5

    Philo plots Vignette’s rescue with an unlikely ally. Jonah discovers Sophie’s treachery. The murderer strikes again.

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writer:Tania Lotia

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  2. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 8 - The Gloaming
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The Gloaming

    S1:E8

    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

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  3. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 1 - Fight or Flight
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Fight or Flight

    S2:E1

    Lovers Philo and Vignette risk their lives to help the oppressed Faefolk of Carnival Row.

    Director:Thor Freudenthal
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 7 - Kindred
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Kindred

    S2:E7

    Torn between his Human and Fae sides, Philo makes a choice.

    Director:Andy Goddard
    Writer:Sam Ernst

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  5. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 4 - An Unkindness of Ravens
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #5 - An Unkindness of Ravens

    S2:E4

    Philo races to stop Vignette’s revenge before the Black Raven spark even worse violence.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Dylan Gallagher, Mateja Božičević

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  6. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 5 - Grieve No More
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Grieve No More

    S1:E5

    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
    Writers:Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson

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  7. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 8 - Facta Non Verba
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Facta Non Verba

    S2:E8

    Reeling from the consequences of his choices, Philo rejects defining himself as either Human or Fae.

    Director:Andy Goddard
    Writers:Jim Dunn, Erik Oleson, Sam Ernst

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  8. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 9 - Battle Lines
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Battle Lines

    S2:E9

    Justice later through peace, or now through blood?

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writers:Tania Lotia, Amanda Krader

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  9. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 7 - The World to Come
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    #9 - The World to Come

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  10. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 1 - Some Dark God Wakes
    7.4/10(52 votes)

    #10 - Some Dark God Wakes

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  11. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 2 - New Dawn
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #11 - New Dawn

    S2:E2

    When Philo plots to challenge Jonah's hereditary claim to the Chancellorship, Vignette intervenes.

    Director:Thor Freudenthal
    Writer:Sarah Byrd

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  12. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 2 - Aisling
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    #12 - Aisling

    S1:E2

    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

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  13. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 4 - The Joining of Unlike Things
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    #13 - The Joining of Unlike Things

    S1:E4

    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.

    Directors:Thor Freudenthal, Anna Foerster
    Writers:Peter Cameron, Travis Beacham, Marc Guggenheim

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  14. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 6 - Unaccompanied Fae
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    #14 - Unaccompanied Fae

    S1:E6

    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

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  15. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 3 - The Martyr's Hand
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #15 - The Martyr's Hand

    S2:E3

    While Philo investigates the murders of the Black Raven’s leaders, Vignette plots revenge.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Wesley Strick

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  16. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 3 - Kingdoms of the Moon
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #16 - Kingdoms of the Moon

    S1:E3

    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

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  17. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 6 - Original Sins
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Original Sins

    S2:E6

    A painful truth haunts Philo as Carnival Row faces reprisals for the horrific events at Bleakness Keep.

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writer:Jim Dunn

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  18. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 10 - Carnival Row
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Carnival Row

    S2:E10

    The epic finale of “Carnival Row.”

    Director:Andy Goddard
    Writers:Erik Oleson, Sarah Byrd

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Best Episodes Summary

"Reckoning" is the best rated episode of "Carnival Row". It scored 8.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Julian Holmes and written by Tania Lotia, it aired on 3/2/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Gloaming".