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Season 1 – Freakshow

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The people employed by Todd Ray don't mind being called "freaks." In fact, they might even take it as a compliment. That's because "freak," according to Ray, means the most special, the unique, the magical creatures of the universe. And Ray looks all over the world for such creatures to add to his business, the Venice Beach Freakshow, a carnie-style attraction with an attached museum of strange, wondrous oddities. This reality series follows Ray, his wife, Danielle, and their two kids, Asia and Phoenix, as they operate the Freakshow on the boardwalk of Venice Beach, Calif. The Rays also open their home to their employees, who include Brianna Belladonna ("The Indestructible Woman"); body-modification artist Marcus "The Creature"; Morgue, who specializes in "shock" performances; and Murrugun "The Mystic," a veteran sideshow star known for sword-swallowing and human pincushion acts.

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Linda Stasi New York Post 05/19/2020
Problem with Freak Show is once you meet the performers, and they have the obligatory let's-get-acquainted party (what is this, "The Real Housewolves of Venice Beach?"), you're already over the shock. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 05/19/2020
Advances an unconvincing feel-good message... The owner also maintains "freak" "isn't a bad word at all," which might come as news to those who aren't compensated for being gawked at. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 05/19/2020
Mr. Ray tries to explain that his intent is to ennoble the word ["freak"], to celebrate uniqueness. It's not a very convincing argument Go to Full Review Pete Vonder Haar Houston Press 05/20/2020
I found nothing specifically bothersome about Freakshow, just the constant nagging feeling that AMC missed the boat by about eight years. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 05/20/2020
3/5
Freakshow works because not only do we get to see weird stuff, we get to know the people themselves, and see them being supportive of each other. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 14, 2013 Two-Headed Bearded Dragon Birthday Todd tries to convince a bearded lady and a living giant to join the show. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 21, 2013 Swords a Plenty Asia attempts to swallow a sword for sword swallower's day; competition heats up among the performers. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 28, 2013 Two-Headed Baby "The Lobster Boy" joins Todd on a family trip to obtain a two-headed baby; a performer panics. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 7, 2013 Human Pin Cushion Murrugun performs a human pin cushion stunt; Creature tries to reunite with his daughter. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 14, 2013 The Littlest Wedding Todd throws a wedding; The Sadu Hobo drops in for an unexpected visit. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 21, 2013 Strongman Competition Todd hosts a "Freakshow" strongman competition; a new performer's story strikes a chord. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 28, 2013 Freaks of Nature Jesse the Half Man and Jim the Armless Wonder show off their abilities; Todd must make a difficult decision. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 4, 2013 Freakshow Festival Todd wants to ban the word "normal"; "Freaks" travel to Venice to support the cause and hold a parade. Details

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Freakshow — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 14, 2013