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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 6
CARNIVALROW
Original Sins
The setup
Jonah and Sophie are dead, leaving a power vacuum. Philo recognises the fortress creature from the war, while Tourmaline believes it is coming for her.
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QUICK REMINDER
11 peopleThe only names you need
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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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Darius Sykes
Philo’s loyal friend, whose Marrok condition turns him into a dangerous wolf-like creature.
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Imogen Spurnrose
A human woman travelling with Agreus after rejecting Burgue society and her controlling brother.
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Agreus Astrayon
A wealthy faun who fled The Burgue with Imogen and now faces suspicion from every political side.
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Ezra Spurnrose
Imogen’s bitter brother, still determined to control her and punish Agreus.
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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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Sergeant Dombey
A deeply prejudiced police officer whose authority and loyalties are repeatedly tested.
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Constable Berwick
Philo’s former colleague, still willing to investigate evidence others ignore.
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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, wartime atrocity, imprisonment and creature violence.
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