Mormon, American Primeval

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.
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?
The harrowing true story behind American Primeval: A real-life Mormon massacre in 1857
Netflix’s American Primeval has landed straight onto the top 10 charts. The show takes its viewers right back to the Wild West of America in the year 1857 and explores the hefty violence between Natives,
‘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.
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 Mota, and Shawnee Pourier could all return for a second season. Shea Whigham as Brigham Young could also reprise his role if the series is renewed.
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.
What to watch: Brutal ‘American Primeval’ is a riveting wild West tale
In “American Primeval,” Betty Gilpin stars as a gritty, determined mother trying to venture with her son through the dangerous Utah Territory.
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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 ...
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 ...
‘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.
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 ...