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.
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.
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 Mormons, Piautes, and the US Government, were strategizing to seize control
‘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 ‘American Primeval’ Based on a True Story? Mormons, Jim Bridger, and the Mountain Meadows Massacre
Yes, and no. American Primeval is a work of historic fiction. Meaning, Sara and Isaac’s story is made up, as is the story of Jacob and Abish. However, the backdrop of American Primeval is based on reality.
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.'
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What happened to Brigham in American Primeval? Character's fate explored
Netflix's latest miniseries, American Primeval, sees men and women from different groups trying to claim control of the untamed lands of the Old American West during 1857.
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‘American Primeval’ Ending Explained: Do Any Characters Survive the Brutal Netflix Western?
While Brigham Young (Kim Coates) succeeds in burning down Jim Bridger’s (Shea Whigham) beloved fort, Bridger survives the fire. In real life, Jim Bridger would head east to plea his case to the U.S.