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American Primeval review: a Western full of wasted potential
Digital TrendsStory by Alex Welch
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A promising new Western series that quickly loses its way, failing to capitalize on its ambitious scope and visual flair.
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- The first two episodes pack a punch, with thrilling action sequences and an expansive cinematic feel that hooks viewers
- But the show stumbles as it progresses, getting bogged down in a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters, wasting its talented cast and crew
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Alex Welch, American Primeval