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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!

Best episode
S1E8 The Gloaming
8.42,846 votes
Worst episode
S2E10 Carnival Row
6.61,590 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
16h 35m
18 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 8 - The Gloaming
    8.4/10(2846 votes)

    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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  2. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 3 - Kingdoms of the Moon
    8.2/10(3065 votes)

    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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  3. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 7 - The World to Come
    8.0/10(2494 votes)

    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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  4. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 5 - Reckoning
    8.0/10(1299 votes)

    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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  5. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 6 - Unaccompanied Fae
    7.8/10(2459 votes)

    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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  6. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 5 - Grieve No More
    7.7/10(2608 votes)

    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 1 Episode 4 - The Joining of Unlike Things
    7.6/10(2610 votes)

    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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  8. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 2 - Aisling
    7.5/10(2970 votes)

    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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  9. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 8 - Facta Non Verba
    7.4/10(1100 votes)

    S2:E8

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

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

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  10. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 2 - New Dawn
    7.4/10(1341 votes)

    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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  11. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 1 - Fight or Flight
    7.4/10(1475 votes)

    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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  12. Carnival Row Season 1 Episode 1 - Some Dark God Wakes
    7.4/10(3523 votes)

    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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  13. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 9 - Battle Lines
    7.3/10(1080 votes)

    S2:E9

    Justice later through peace, or now through blood?

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writers:Tania Lotia, Amanda Krader

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  14. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 7 - Kindred
    7.3/10(1101 votes)

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Andy Goddard
    Writer:Sam Ernst

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  15. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 6 - Original Sins
    7.2/10(1168 votes)

    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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  16. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 3 - The Martyr's Hand
    7.2/10(1192 votes)

    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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  17. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 4 - An Unkindness of Ravens
    7.2/10(1197 votes)

    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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  18. Carnival Row Season 2 Episode 10 - Carnival Row
    6.6/10(1590 votes)

    S2:E10

    The epic finale of “Carnival Row.”

    Director:Andy Goddard
    Writers:Sarah Byrd, Erik Oleson

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Gloaming" is the best rated episode of Carnival Row. It scored 8.4/10 from 2,846 votes. Directed by Jon Amiel and written by Travis Beacham, it aired on August 29, 2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kingdoms of the Moon".

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