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HBO’s ‘Carnivale’ to have supearnatural elements
MUMBAI: “Into each generation is born a creature of light and a creature of darkness.”
That is the tantalising premise of HBO’s upcoming show Carnivale. The show which will debut on the channel in India soon will, however, be quite different in tone from Sex And The City.
The series deals with a travelling troupe of carnival and circus performers. The supernatural-infused costume drama is set in the 1930s in America. At the centre of the story is a fugitive Ben Hawkins played by Nick Stahl.
He finds refuge within a travelling carnival comprised of a tarot card reader and her catatonic/ telekinetic mother, a blind mentalist, a bearded lady, and conjoined twins among other people.
The carnival is owned by the mysterious and unseen management, who has designs on the young Hawkins. This is where the supernatural element comes in. Stahl’s character has an untapped gift. He can heal the lame and raise the dead for a price like Jesus.
Complicating things is the fact that Hawkins is disturbed by cryptic and prophetic dreams, which he shares with a Methodist preacher in California, Brother Justin Crowe. Crowe is convinced that he is following God’s will. Unfortunately, Crowe’s plans lead to disturbing and tragic consequences.
This will lead to an inevitable clash between good and evil. HBO had dealt with the supernatural theme earlier with its series Tales From the Crypt.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
