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It surprises me that there are no mentions to Carnivàle...

• Lio 10y ago
  Totally agree, it was a great show. You can really see in the second season how the they dithered over killing it. I believe it was originally set to be only 2 seasons, which is fine. Then they decided to extended it, so they added the Sophie plot. Then the execs changed their minds and cancelled it anyway without wrapping up the new plot. Doh! Whilst I was sad Rome only had 2 seasons at least it's fairly self contained and ends well. Deadwood though has to be my top pick for a bad incomplete ending.
  • sizzzzlerz 10y ago
    The first two seasons of Deadwood were exceptional with Ian McShane being the primary reason. Season 3 started to lose something by dwelling too long on the evil George Hearst character. I'm not sure the show could have stood up a compelling complete fourth season but I really would have liked some closure instead of yanking the cord like HBO did.
• tmnvix 10y ago
  It's in there, sixth equal just after Deadwood on the list of "highest average IMDB rating among canceled shows". Damn good show it was too. Of all of the great series' that have been cut short, Carnivale was the one that I most wish hadn't been.
• internaut 10y ago
  If you liked Carnival there is another canceled show called Utopia. It is the most incredible 2 season conspiracy thriller you shall ever see. I mention it because it has the same Lovecraftian feel that Carnival managed to obtain. It also has a score like no other. Listen to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2f6MfEzhvo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2f6MfEzhvo