Head west with new Netflix historical drama ‘American Primeval’
Head west with new Netflix historical drama ‘American Primeval’
The series feels like a spiritual successor to Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ saga, and we’ll give you all the details you need here.
Those aching for a return to simpler times can get a vivid portrait of what those times were actually like in the upcoming Netflix series “American Primeval.” The show will offer a gritty, dramatized but realistic portrayal of the American West in 1857, when it was still mostly inhabited by Native Americans, as well as some of the largest mammals on the planet. It was a place of danger and opportunity, and we’ll let you know everything you need to know about the show before you dive in.
Everything you need to know about ‘American Primeval’
Is there a trailer for ‘American Primeval’?
Warning: this trailer is intended only for mature audiences.
When does ‘American Primeval’ come out?
“American Primeval” will arrive on Netflix on Thursday, Jan. 9. Episodes will become available starting at 3:01 a.m. ET.
What is ‘American Primeval’ about?
“American Primeval” is a series that focuses on life on the edge of the American West in 1857. The lands are wild, and death or mortal danger lurks around seemingly every corner. The men and women who head toward this wilder land aren’t afraid to fight and die for control of it, but the sacrifices they must pay are heavy indeed.
Who stars in ‘American Primeval’?
- Taylor Kitsch as Isaac, a traumatized man struggling to overcome his demons
- Kim Coates as Brigham Young, the leader of the Mormon Church and a man who will do whatever it takes to secure the survival of his persecuted followers — including using his Mormon army, the Nauvoo Legion.
- Jai Courtney as Virgil Cutter. Watch out for this trapper and bounty hunter who likes to take advantage of the naivete of others.
- Kyle Bradley Davis as Tilly, one of Cutter’s trappers. He’s a nasty, dangerous man who loves being feared and isn’t afraid to kill.
- Dane DeHaan as Jacob Pratt, a Mormon leading his family across the frontier to join other settlers in Utah
- Betty Gilpin as Sara Rowell. Fort Bridger is an intense place, but Sara Rowell never loses her composure and grace. She’s seeking a guide across the frontier for her and her son, Devin.
- Preston Mota as Devin Rowell. Sara’s son, Devin, is a sensitive soul with a curious mind.
- Nick Hargrove as Cottrell. This young man helps out around Fort Bridger and serves as Jim Bridger’s right hand.
- Derek Hinkey as Red Feather, the leader of a renegade group of Crow warriors known as the Wolf Clan.
- Saura Lightfoot-Leon as Abish. Contrary to her religious beliefs, this Mormon woman isn’t content to be seen as the property of her husband, Jacob.
- Shawnee Pourier as Two Moons. After fleeing her village, the strong-willed Two Moons is determined to survive at all costs.
- Joe Tippett as James Wolsey. This Mormon man leads a militia of men who don’t possess the moral code they -claim they do.
- Shea Whigham as Jim Bridger. The grizzled realist runs his namesake fort, a popular stopping point for settlers and trappers.
Will ‘American Primeval’ be available on all Netflix tiers?
Yes, all Netflix subscribers will be able to watch “American Primeval,” whether they are subscribed to the Standard with Ads plan or an ad-free plan.
How many episodes of ‘American Primeval’ will there be?
There will be six episodes of “American Primeval,” and all will be dropped on the show’s Jan. 9 release date.
Will there be a second season of ‘American Primeval’?
No. At this time, “American Primeval” is intended to be a limited series, meaning no new seasons will follow the first. That could change if the show does extraordinarily well for Netflix, however.
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