American Primeval (2025–2025)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Action, Western1 season, 6 episodes
American Primeval posterReview score: 77%

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Plot

A raw, adventurous exploration of the birth of the American West. The violent collisions of cultures, religions and communities as men and women fight and die for control of this new world – for a land they truly believe is their destiny. The ensemble tells a story of the sacrifice all must pay when they choose to enter a lawless and untamed wilderness.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01American Primeval S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 8.2As Devin's leg worsens, Sara faces a terrifying choice. Brigham Young makes Bridger an offer. Abish delivers a stark warning to the Shoshone.
  2. 02American Primeval S01E04Episode 4S01E04 · 8.0Red Feather vows to fight, Jacob acts on his suspicions and Abish receives shocking news. En route to Crooks Springs, the elements intensify.
  3. 03American Primeval S01E06Episode 6S01E06 · 8.0Ignoring the danger, Isaac sets out to rescue Sara. Jacob's search for Abish comes to an end. Bridger celebrates before saying good-bye.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2025Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S01E01American Primeval S01E01Episode 1January 9, 2025 7.2At a desolate outpost, Sara and her son Devin forge new connections while searching for a guide to help them navigate treacherous trails fur
  2. S01E02American Primeval S01E02Episode 2January 9, 2025 7.5A frightening encounter takes Sara's party by surprise. A deeply wounded Jacob forms a posse to find Abish. Isaac reconnects with his past.
  3. S01E03American Primeval S01E03Episode 3January 9, 2025 7.9Following a lead, Jacob joins a bounty hunter's search. Brigham Young rides into Fort Bridger. Sara, Devin and Isaac come face-to-face with
  4. S01E04American Primeval S01E04Episode 4January 9, 2025 8.0Red Feather vows to fight, Jacob acts on his suspicions and Abish receives shocking news. En route to Crooks Springs, the elements intensify
  5. S01E05American Primeval S01E05Season's bestEpisode 5January 9, 2025 8.2As Devin's leg worsens, Sara faces a terrifying choice. Brigham Young makes Bridger an offer. Abish delivers a stark warning to the Shoshone
  6. S01E06American Primeval S01E06Episode 6January 9, 2025 8.0Ignoring the danger, Isaac sets out to rescue Sara. Jacob's search for Abish comes to an end. Bridger celebrates before saying good-bye.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Castfull cast & details

Taylor KitschTaylor KitschIsaac ReedBetty GilpinBetty GilpinSara RowellDane DeHaanDane DeHaanJacob PrattSaura Lightfoot-LeonSaura Lightfoot-LeonAbish PrattDerek HinkeyDerek HinkeyRed FeatherJoe TippettJoe TippettJames WolseyJai CourtneyJai CourtneyVirgil Cutter
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Preston MotaDevin Rowell

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