There’s a true story behind American Primeval—and it’s just as grisly
Suspicion. Rebellion. Murder. The Netflix show American Primeval depicts how tensions between Mormon pioneers in Utah and the U.S. government came to a violent head in the 1850s.
Latest from Mormon Land: What they’re saying about ‘American Primeval’
In the latest LDS news, we sample critical reviews of "American Primeval" and explore the Netflix series from a historical perspective.
Why are Mormons not happy with American Primeval? Details behind the controversy explored
Netflix's American Primeval follows a fictionalized tale of the real-life Utah War of 1857, where many groups, including the Mormons, Piautes, and the US Government, were strategizing to seize control
American Primeval and the bloody truth about the Mormon massacre of 1857
It’s one of the most harrowing scenes in Netflix’s grim Western. But is its depiction of the Mountain Meadows atrocities accurate?
‘Mormon Land’: Separating fact from fiction in ‘American Primeval’
A Mountain Meadows Massacre historian and a Native American leader separate fact from fiction in "American Primeval."
Is Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’ Based On A True Story? What’s Fact Vs. Fiction
Netflix’s new historical drama “American Primeval” is currently the No. 1 series on the site. But how much of the show and its characters are based on the 1857 Utah War?
Netflix's gritty Western 'American Primeval' is inspired by the true story of a brutal massacre
Netflix's "American Primeval" starring Taylor Kitsch is partly inspired by the true story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857.
Netflix's American Primeval: Is the series based on a true story?
Jim Bridger, played by Shea Whigham, was a real life pioneer who built the town of Fort Bridger, which features in the series and was a real town. Brigham Young, played by Kim Coates, was also a real life figure. He was the head of the Mormon church at the time and had his own army known as the Nauvoo Legion.
What to watch and read if you’re into Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’
Netflix’s “American Primeval” promises to show “America like never before.” But as fans of frontier stories know, there’s really nothing new under the Western sun.
American Primeval's Ending Was Set Up In The Opening 2 Minutes Of Episode 1
American Primeval features a huge twist for Sara and Devin in its ending, but the reveal was actually set up in the show's first minutes.
‘American Primeval’ Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A New Show
After sitting on top of the Netflix top 10 list for a while, American Primeval, the limited series starring Taylor Kitsch, is now down to #2 thanks to the arrival of Monday Night
Will There Be An ‘American Primeval’ Season 2? Here’s The Promising News
"American Primeval" continues to reign as the No. 1 series on Netflix right now. Will there be another season of the Western ...
Why 'American Primeval' Could Still Return for Season 2, Even After Its Brutal Ending
The final battles of American Primeval leave a few of our main characters standing at the end, meaning Betty Gilpin, Preston ...
‘American Primeval’ Star Dane DeHaan Explains What It’s Like to Be Scalped: “Going Down the Rabbit Hole of Severe Head Trauma Psychosis”
For the rest of the series, Jacob has to not only deal with the loss of Abish, but also the fallout of being scalped.
How ‘American Primeval’ Pulled Off That Scalping Scene
Star Dane DeHaan and makeup department head Howard Berger explain how they and special makeup effects artist Jamie Kelman ...
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American Primeval’s Recreation Of Real Historical Massacre Explained By Director: “We Don’t Present It In A Vacuum”
American Primeval director Peter Berg explains that his recreation of a real-world historical massacre was necessary to show ...
Sara & Isaac’s Slow Burn Romance Is ‘American Primeval’s Bleeding Heart
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for American Primeval.] For anyone going into Netflix’s limited series American ...