Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin star in “American Primeval” (Netflix, Jan. 9), a frontier drama about the collision of American settlers and native inhabitants in the American West of the 1850s. It's from filmmaker Peter Berg and writer/creator Mark L. Smith



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I have zero faith that Netflix will make anything worth watching.

Binged this one tonight and it was well worth the time.

I made it 40 minutes and couldn't take any more.

Watched up to episode 3 so far. Episode 3 my wife said "I can't watch this anymore if she keeps making bad decisions." She was referring to the female lead. We will finish it as it is a pretty good watch and I hope the female lead finally gets it and starts listening. She made a comment near the end of the 3rd episode that indicates she gets it now. I hope she does and look forward to how it changes the trajectory of their plight.

I am curious about the historical accuracy. This is the first time I have heard about the Mormon Militias. A quick search reveals there was a Mormon Battalion that fought against Mexico, but no reference so far to the events depicted in the show. Could just be 'artistic license' and a work of fiction. It is a TV show after all.

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I am curious about the historical accuracy. This is the first time I have heard about the Mormon Militias. A quick search reveals there was a Mormon Battalion that fought against Mexico, but no reference so far to the events depicted in the show. Could just be 'artistic license' and a work of fiction. It is a TV show after all.

Search "Mountain Meadows Massacre".

And that's one that's been acknowledged. You know there's more.

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Mountain Meadows Massacre

Thank you. It does appear that the show depicted that incident somewhat. I will research further.

Well, the annoying “female lead” hit her stride. And a few other things.
I’m with you, though. I was thinking to just tie her to a tree and ride away.

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Originally posted by FrankMoses:
Well, the annoying “female lead” hit her stride. And a few other things.
I’m with you, though. I was thinking to just tie her to a tree and ride away.

Oh dear Lord - my wife watched the first three episodes and I started on episode four.

That dipshit was a brainiac who should have been brained. She is the reason why my wife paused episode four and scolded me for talking too much.

I guess, "just shoot her too" is not the right active feedback?

I plan to watch some tonight.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...ain_Meadows_Massacre

My initial reaction was that it’s just a cheap ripoff of The Revenant. I still don’t think it’s great but the third episode is pretty BADASS after how a certain character started out all prissy.