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Limited Series – American Primeval

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A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.
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Handsomely shot and thoroughly grim, American Primeval drives home its point about a nation's bone-deep savagery to persuasive, and sometimes deadening, effect.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Berg’s series pushes the limits of violence and cruelty, but his rugged, in-your-face style succeeds in keeping you on edge and spares no one. Rated: 3/4 Jan 17, 2025 Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) The show is intent on being overwhelming -- it can be as crude a weapon as the shovel wielded by settlement founder Jim Bridger (Shea Whigham). But its depiction of how fundamentalism and capitalism fuel each other can’t help but resonate. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 16, 2025 Full Review David Bianculli NPR This new Netflix Western is not an easy watch, but the road west back then was not an easy path. You'll be rewarded for your efforts if you make it through with some sites and performances you'll not soon forget. Jan 16, 2025 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex While it’s too predictable or blunt in its metaphors, American Primeval surprises thanks to excellent performances. Rated: 7/10 Jan 20, 2025 Full Review Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post This six-episode series is a relentless, wild ride. If you're a fan of Westerns and crave gritty action and intense drama, this series deserves a spot on your binge list. Jan 17, 2025 Full Review Warren Cantrell The Playlist Ugly inside and out and only passably engaging due to the valiant efforts of the cast, “American Primeval” misses its mark and then some and would serve the world best by slumping off on a ride towards the sunset... Rated: D Jan 17, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Connie L Good story. Kitsch, Gilpin, Lightfoot-Leon, Neff and Whigham were excellent. As were the assorted villains. It must have been a makeup and production challenge. Hard to watch at times but remained believable. Peter Berg always brings it. Loved his little acting bit too. Remembering him in The Last Seduction. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Leon L Brutal n?desl?s og absolt must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review MJ K Verify rugged and edgy. Strong acting. I liked the characters. Interesting how it intersected with the Brigham Young historical thread. For reasons that are obvious, so I won't reveal, I'm not sure how there could be a season 2 unless there's a totally new story line that takes place in the same period. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review Alain B One of the good western production made by Netflix since a long time. Actor are great, action is realistic. A spinoff would be great! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review Marc O POSSIBLE SPOILER ****** I LOVED IT AND JUST SO PISSED THEY ENDED IT OFF LIKE THAT.. CLOSED IT FOR ANY FURTHER SEASONS OR AT LEAST FOR MY INTEREST AND YOU KNOW WHY WHOEVER WATCHED IT Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review Kevin H i thought this was a great series Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 9, 2025 At a desolate outpost, Sara and her son Devin forge new connections while searching for a guide to help them navigate treacherous trails further west. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 9, 2025 A frightening encounter takes Sara's party by surprise; a deeply wounded Jacob forms a posse to find Abish; Isaac reconnects with his past. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 9, 2025 Following a lead, Jacob joins a bounty hunter's search; Brigham Young rides into Fort Bridger; Sara, Devin and Isaac come face-to-face with evil. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 9, 2025 Red Feather vows to fight; Jacob acts on his suspicions; Abish receives shocking news; en route to Crooks Springs, the elements intensify. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 9, 2025 As Devin's leg worsens, Sara faces a terrifying choice; Brigham Young makes Bridger an offer; Abish delivers a stark warning to the Shoshone. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 9, 2025 Ignoring the danger, Isaac sets out to rescue Sara; Jacob's search for Abish comes to an end; Bridger celebrates before saying goodbye. Details
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Season Info

Director
Peter Berg
Creator
Mark L. Smith
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 9, 2025
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