Carnival Row (2019–2023)
7/10
If it wasn't for the first two episodes, this series would've got a 9/10 from me
2 October 2020
I barely made it through the first two episodes. The setting and characters were just interesting enough to keep going but boy does it pick up when the 3rd episode hits the screen.

I'm not sure why the beginning of this season was planned to look and feel like this. There's a noticeable change in both pace and visuals from 3rd episode onwards. I guess it may be just the combination of all the things that feel better, but the acting and believability feel like they too are in a completely new level.

The plot was interesting from the beginning, but it too really builds up as the show goes on. All the minor resolutions as well as the major one feel satisfying enough. The big plot "twist" was probably hinted at a bit too much, I'm usually the one who doesn't get the mysteries in movies and shows until they make it clear, but here it was built up to be fairly obvious from the get-go. It didn't feel flat though, it felt satisfying even if it wasn't a big surprise in the end. That's no small feat in my books.

It's an enjoyable experience and the last moments of season one really make you hungry for season two.
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