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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!

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...
Genres:CrimeDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Prime Video

Best Episodes Summary

"The Gloaming" is the best rated episode of "Carnival Row". It scored 8.4/10 based on 2659 votes. Directed by Jon Amiel and written by Travis Beacham, it aired on 8/29/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kingdoms of the Moon".

  • The Gloaming
    8.4/102,659 votes
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    #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

  • Kingdoms of the Moon
    8.2/102,885 votes
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    #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

  • The World to Come
    8.0/102,339 votes
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    #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

  • Reckoning
    8.0/101,133 votes
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    #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

  • Unaccompanied Fae
    7.8/102,298 votes
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    #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

  • Grieve No More
    7.7/102,439 votes
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    #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

  • The Joining of Unlike Things
    7.6/102,448 votes
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    #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

  • Aisling
    7.5/102,783 votes
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    #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

  • Some Dark God Wakes
    7.4/103,304 votes
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    #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

  • Fight or Flight
    7.4/101,309 votes
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    #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

  • New Dawn
    7.4/101,179 votes
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    #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

  • Facta Non Verba
    7.4/10942 votes
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    #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

  • Kindred
    7.3/10946 votes
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    #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

  • Battle Lines
    7.3/10920 votes
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    #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

  • The Martyr's Hand
    7.2/101,033 votes
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    #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

  • An Unkindness of Ravens
    7.2/101,036 votes
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    #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

  • Original Sins
    7.2/101,004 votes
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    #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

  • Carnival Row
    6.7/101,377 votes
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    #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