The miniseries has experienced massive success since its premiere on January 9, 2025.
However, whileAmerican Primeval’s impressive viewership indicates it has positive reviewsacross the board, its response is divisive.
To summarize the mixed response from critics, some believe the series relies too much on its violence.
They were upset that the show’s brutality was favored over fleshing out its characters.
“The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg agreed with Lowery,calling the show “monotonous.”
However,not every review was negative.Aramide Tinubu praisedAmerican Primevalin herVarietyreview.
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Robert Lloyd of theLos Angeles Timesconcurred, commenting that the Netflix Western miniseries was “beautifully produced.”
As for audiences, though, they seemingly agree more on the show’s quality.
Sources:Rotten Tomatoes, AV Club, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Los Angeles Times
American Primeval is a Netflix limited series that follows the lives of several men and women in the middle of the expansion of the American West. Social dynamics clash as men and women battle for a piece of the new world against rivals and each other.
