Carnival Row

Carnival Row elicits strong emotional responses centered around the struggles of its mythological immigrant population. Viewers will feel significant sadness and empathy for the creatures facing oppression and loss, alongside anger at the societal intolerance and injustice. The crime plot involving gruesome murders and a dangerous secret fuels anxiety, curiosity, and anticipation as the mystery unfolds, with elements of fear and the disturbing due to the dark nature of the crimes and the revealed 'monster'. A pervasive sense of melancholy underscores the grim Victorian fantasy setting, while the rekindling romance between the protagonists offers a thread of hope and love amidst the darkness.