There’s a true story behind American Primeval—and it’s just

What the tired tropes of ‘American Primeval’ get wrong about Brigham Young, early Latter-day Saints
The Netflix miniseries is a false depiction that draws on negative stereotypes, writes the managing director of the Church History Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What 'American Primeval' gets wrong about Mormon — and American — history
The show's depiction of hood-wearing, sinister Mormons slaughtering emigrants, US Army troops and Shoshone people all within a few days is a sensationalized fabrication intended to 'entertain.'
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’ Doesn’t Try to Get the History Right — Problem is, it Doesn’t Get Western Colonization Right, Either
American Primeval, Netflix’s flashy (and quite gory) new series depicts the clash between zealous Mormons, imperial federal troops, crude trappers, and bloodthirsty Natives. Think Under the Banner of Heaven meets The Revenant.
American Primeval episode 6 recap: Out come the Wolves
In American Primeval episode 6, Isaac continues his heroic ways while the stories of many characters end in tragedy.
‘American Primeval' Director Peter Berg on Finale Deaths, the Prequel Spinoff He's Considering and ‘Friday Night Lights' Reboot
Smith and directed by Peter Berg, follows the journey of Sara (Betty Gilpin), a woman on the run, who seeks out a guide at ...
‘American Primeval’ Dethroned Again In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A New Show
American Primeval has had a lot of time in the sun since its debut on January 9, spending most of the time since then at #1 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Where Was “American Primeval ”Filmed? All About the Real Locations Behind the Western Series
The real Fort Bridger is much smaller — and set in an entirely different state — than the one featured in ‘American Primeval’ ...
Is American Primeval Based on a True Story?
American Primeval is a Netflix miniseries set in 1857, blending historical events from the Utah War, and real figures like ...
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 ...
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.
‘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 ...
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American Primeval's Updated Rotten Tomatoes Score Improves Drastically By 19% After Initial Poor Reviews
After a disappointing early Rotten Tomatoes score for American Primeval, the show has now improved by 19% as more critics ...