Netflix Unveils Trailer for Gritty Western Series 'American Primeval'

The six-episode limited series, debuting January 9, explores the violent and raw realities of the American West in 1857.

American Primeval is a fictionalized drama set in 1857, portraying the violent clashes of culture, religion, and community in the untamed American West.
The series stars Taylor Kitsch as a traumatized man seeking purpose in a brutal and unforgiving frontier, alongside a cast including Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, and Shea Whigham.
Created by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant) and directed by Pete Berg, the show promises intense storytelling focused on survival and sacrifice in a lawless wilderness.
Indigenous artisans contributed their expertise to the production, ensuring cultural authenticity and representation in the series.
All six episodes of the mature-rated series will be available for streaming on Netflix starting January 9.