‘American Primeval’ Review: Netflix’s Sprawling Western Epic Will Rip Your Heart Out

Westerns used to be a major genre in Hollywood before they largely fell out of favor in the late 1970s. While neo-Westerns like Yellowstone, Justified, and Outer Range have filled the void on the small screen, nothing quite beats a tried and true tale about the indomitable spirit on the American frontier. Nearly two decades ago, Into the West gripped the nation with its harrowing look at the era through the eyes of real and fictional characters interwoven into the true events that shaped the country. The six-episode miniseries greatly benefited from a weekly release schedule that kept audiences coming back for more heartbreak. It’s a shame that American Primeval isn’t being given the same opportunity to become a must-watch watercooler conversation-starter, because Netflix is kicking off the new year with a strong contender for one of the best series of 2025.

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