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Rycroft ‘Philo’ Philostrate
A former inspector and half-Fae man trapped inside the Row. He is torn between public action and protecting the people close to him.
ClearStory · PRIME VIDEO · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 5
CARNIVALROW
Reckoning
The setup
Vignette faces execution. Philo and Kaine try to reach her while Jonah turns on Sophie after learning how much political and financial power she has accumulated.
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Vignette Stonemoss
A Fae resistance fighter now committed to the Black Raven and to helping the Row survive.
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Tourmaline Larou
Vignette’s closest friend. She has inherited frightening visions and powers from the dead Haruspex.
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Kaine
A committed Black Raven fighter who becomes closely involved with Vignette.
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Jonah Breakspear
The insecure Chancellor of The Burgue, ruling alongside Sophie while the Row remains sealed.
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Sophie Longerbane
The opposition leader and Jonah’s political partner. She is quietly building wealth and influence.
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Runyan Millworthy
Jonah’s former adviser, now trying to prevent war and improve conditions on Carnival Row.
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Major Mikulas Vir
A Pact officer negotiating an arms deal with The Burgue while concealing his true purpose.
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Key story points
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Content note: Violence, prejudice, political oppression, illness, strong language, execution, beheading and graphic creature attacks.
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