American Primeval

American Primeval

The series also portrays the experiences of the Shoshone tribe as they resist encroachment and aggression from Mormon settlers. This storyline is further complicated when Abish Pratt (Saura Lightfoot-Leon), a Mormon woman who witnesses a massacre, joins the Shoshone, adding depth to the depiction of Indigenous resistance and adaptation.

Storyline

American Primeval is a six-episode Netflix miniseries set in 1857 during America's westward expansion. It explores the violent clash between Mormon settlers, Native Americans, and other groups in the Utah Territory. The story follows reclusive mountain man Isaac Reed, Mormon leader Brigham Young, and Indigenous resistance against encroachment, intertwined with historical events like the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The series offers a gritty, unflinching look at the brutality and complexity of the American frontier.

American Primeval
Genre	Western drama.
Directed by	Peter Berg
Produced by	Saumyananda Sahi
Written by	Mark L. Smith
Starring	Taylor Kitsch Betty Gilpin Dane DeHaan Saura Lightfoot-Leon Derek Hinkey Joe Tippett Jai Courtney Preston Mota Shawnee Pourier Shea Whigham
Running time	36–63 minutes
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Network	Netflix
Number of episodes	6
Release	January 9, 2025