Carnival Row (2019)

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch

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• Amazon Prime Video
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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
• Jamie Harris as Sergeant Dombey
• Ariyon Bakare as Darius Prowell

If you liked Carnival Row, try

• FROM
• Grimm
• NYPD Blue
• The Sandman
• The Wheel of Time
• Spider-Noir
• Sleepy Hollow
• Millennium

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy shows that mix crime drama with a touch of fantasy, Carnival Row is a great pick. Set in a dark, mystical city where humans live alongside fairies and other creatures, it follows a police detective played by Orlando Bloom who is trying to solve a string of brutal murders targeting the fairy community. The twist is that he ends up being the prime suspect, which adds a lot of tension and keeps you guessing as he races to find the real killer. With two seasons and 18 episodes, it’s a solid binge that blends mystery and fantasy in a way that feels fresh but familiar if you’ve liked shows like Grimm or The Wheel of Time. The cast, including Cara Delevingne, brings the complex world to life, making it a good choice for anyone who likes their crime stories with a supernatural edge. Watching it feels like stepping into a moody, magical noir where every episode pulls you deeper into the intrigue.