‘Carnivàle’ Creator, Nick Searcy Read Last Rites to California

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Daniel Knauf created a dystopian take on the Great Depression with HBO’s “Carnivàle.”

The popular television show only aired for two seasons, yet it’s often remembered for its intriguing concept and religious undertones. This captivating storyline garnered five Emmy Awards and continues to be a significant contribution to the modern era of exceptional TV programming.

Now, Knauf is mourning the decline of a very real realm, once lovingly dubbed the “Golden State.”

Previously residing in California, the author who contributed to shows such as “The Blacklist,” “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” and “Supernatural,” composed a melancholic tribute to his past abode at location X.

The Decay started in the heart of Orange County and spread outward, eventually merging diverse and vibrant cultures into a homogeneous, dull, somewhat unappealing mass.

To put it simply, viewing the helicopter footage of bulldozers destroying Venice skate parks served as a poignant symbol to me, marking the end of my California – much like Tiananmen Square represented a turning point in China’s history. That image made clear that the spirit and values of the Golden State that nurtured me had been overpowered by external forces, leaving no trace behind.

Worse, there was no going back.

My California is dead.

Instead of it, there now stands a grotesque, lumbering imitation, resembling the once-vibrant Gidget; this animated cadaver is stretched into a miniature polka-dot swimsuit, stained with gleaming bodily secretions.

To those who strive for the past, I tip my hat and wish you all the best. However, my affection for California ran too deep for me to dwell in its hollowed-out version.

In response to Knauf’s statement, veteran actor and director Nick Searcy shared insights about what seems to others like a struggling or troubled nation, based on his own experiences.

20 years ago, I predicted that Los Angeles would eventually become a city predominantly inhabited by the wealthy and their employees, as the middle class wouldn’t be able to sustain themselves there. Today, it seems like my prediction has materialized.

I miss the old LA like a dearly departed friend. But just like them, it is gone forever.

Leftists are locusts. They destroy everything.

RIP, Los Angeles.

Novelist and screenwriter Gigi Levangie (“Stepmom”) echoed Knauf’s lament.

Various Hollywood residents who lean towards the left are growing tired of the rising homelessness, poor wildfire management, and other persistent issues in the state.

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2025-07-07 22:03