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'American Primeval' Review: A Brilliantly Vicious Western Chronicles a Fraught History
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scrn loglineA gritty, no-holds-barred Western that delves deep into America's turbulent past, delivering a must-watch TV experience for the new year.beat sheet- Critics are hailing 'American Primeval' as the first must-see show of 2025, with lead actor Sam Elliott already generating Emmys buzz for his raw, powerful performance.
- Showrunner Jane Doe drew inspiration from forgotten historical accounts to craft a shockingly visceral depiction of the violent clashes that forged the American frontier, challenging viewers to confront the nation's complex origins.
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'American Primeval' Review: A Brilliantly Vicious Western Chronicles a Fraught History
MovieWebStory by Matt Mahler
scrn logline
A gritty, no-holds-barred Western that delves deep into America's turbulent past, delivering a must-watch TV experience for the new year.
beat sheet
- Critics are hailing 'American Primeval' as the first must-see show of 2025, with lead actor Sam Elliott already generating Emmys buzz for his raw, powerful performance.
- Showrunner Jane Doe drew inspiration from forgotten historical accounts to craft a shockingly visceral depiction of the violent clashes that forged the American frontier, challenging viewers to confront the nation's complex origins.
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Sam Elliott, 'American Primeval'