Carnival Row (2019)

Kernel Score: 88% · 1,370 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 2019-08-29

Seasons: 2 · 18 episodes

Where to watch Carnival Row

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

Carnival Row parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Carnival Row is a TV-MA fantasy noir with gruesome murders, social injustice themes, and dark investigative content.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Gruesome murders and a murder investigation are central to the series per the overview and keywords.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Orlando Bloom as Rycroft 'Philo' Philostrate
  • Cara Delevingne as Vignette Stonemoss
  • Simon McBurney as Runyan Millworthy
  • Tamzin Merchant as Imogen Spurnrose
  • David Gyasi as Agreus Astrayon
  • Andrew Gower as Ezra Spurnrose
  • Karla Crome as Tourmaline Larou
  • Arty Froushan as Jonah Breakspear
  • Jay Ali as Kaine

Carnival Row FAQ

Is Carnival Row good?

Carnival Row has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,370 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Carnival Row?

In the US you can stream Carnival Row on Prime Video.

Is Carnival Row OK for kids?

Carnival Row is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Carnival Row is a TV-MA fantasy noir with gruesome murders, social injustice themes, and dark investigative content.

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