"Carnival Row" is a series about the murders in a fictional Victorian-era city, which detective Philostrate takes on to investigate. In the Burg, various creatures, from centaurs to vampires, seek refuge from bloody wars. But now even here, there is unrest: humans cannot accept these unusual creatures on their land. A series of violent deaths of mythical beings exacerbates the tensions among the city's residents. Philostrate is tasked with restoring peace and preventing further victims.