American Primeval review: a Western full of wasted potential

Story 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