Ep 4. Conan Con 7/20/19: Carnival Row

Conan Specials season 4 episode 4, "Conan Con 7/20/19: Carnival Row," takes viewers to the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con where Conan O'Brien hosts a panel discussion on the highly-anticipated Amazon Prime series "Carnival Row."

The episode starts with Conan giving his audience a sneak peek at what they can expect from the panel discussion along with some funny incidents that took place during his short visit to the Comic-Con. Conan mentions that he was a bit nervous to host the "Carnival Row" panel as he knew that fans have been eagerly waiting for any new information on the show. He then takes us to the panel event where we see fans excitedly waiting to see the creators and cast members of the series.

Conan starts the panel discussion by introducing the series and its showrunners, Rene Echevarria and Travis Beacham. Rene and Travis talk about their inspiration for the show, which is set in a Victorian fantasy world inhabited by humans and mythical creatures. They discuss the challenges they faced in creating such a unique and complex setting, explaining that they had to build everything from scratch – from the costumes and sets to the language and culture of each of the different creatures.

Conan then introduces the cast members of "Carnival Row," including Orlando Bloom who plays Rycroft Philostrate, a human detective investigating a series of grisly murders, and Cara Delevingne who plays Vignette Stonemoss, a faerie who is in love with Rycroft. They talk about how their characters fit into the intricate plot of the show and share some behind-the-scenes stories about the filming process.

Throughout the discussion, Conan keeps the mood light and humorous, cracking jokes and getting the panel members to laugh along. At one point, he asks Orlando Bloom about his experience working with fellow actor Johnny Depp, to which Orlando responds with a story that gets the entire room laughing.

We also get to see some exclusive footage from "Carnival Row," which receives a thunderous applause from the audience. The panel members discuss the themes of the show, including love, politics, and inequality, and Conan adds his own commentary, jokingly comparing the fictional world of "Carnival Row" to current-day politics.

The episode concludes with Conan thanking the panel members for their time and the audience for their enthusiasm. He reminds everyone to watch "Carnival Row," set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on August 30th, and jokes that he hopes to see fans at next year's Comic-Con.

Overall, "Conan Con 7/20/19: Carnival Row" is an entertaining and informative panel discussion that gives fans an inside look at one of the most highly-anticipated series of the year. Conan's humor and easygoing nature, combined with the insight of the show's creators and cast members, make for an enjoyable and engaging episode.