Carnival Row Review

Set in a Victorian era, mythological creatures are forced to coexist with humans after there homeland was infested by human wars. These mythological creatures were forced into a life without freedom and everyday worry of being lashed out on by humans they’ve been forced to coexist
with. The show follows two main characters Rycroft “Philo” Philostrate a human detective, played
by Orlando Bloom and a faerie (or Fae) Vignette Stonemoss, played by Cara Delevigne. The showfollows them as Philo and Vignette find each other again in an increasingly unsympathetic andruthless society, as Philo follows a major string of viscous and violent murders. The show also pans off to important happenings with the increasingly strenuous political climate that ensues.

Although the show is set in Victorian era they include bits and pieces of a steam punk feel and look that they incorporate exceedingly well. The costume and set design are impeccable really helping bring the story to life. The amount of thought and planning they put into the costume design really made the show stand out and made it engaging.

Carnival row is a well written show but when things go awry the very well believable acting is really what keeps it in gear, there are twists and turns that take the story in interesting, unseen directions. The show mixes fantasy and politics, although these type of politics have been seen many times in undertones or main issues in other shows they put a twist on making it something thats not been done before and make it interesting to engage the audience. The show is very much unafraid to be outspoken on the arising political themes and I feel that it is going to play a big part in the show going into the second season.