In the episode, we deep dive into the world of Carnivale, dropping into the dust bowl and familiarizing ourselves with the freakshow. We break down the mysterious prologue, as well as Joe’s trepidation going into the episode and Courtney’s excited anticipation. We focus on the humanity of the misperceived carnies, the narratology of the Hero’s Journey, and predict how Ben Hawkins will need to harness his unexpected powers.
