As 2024 draws to a close, Netflix has unveiled its slate for 2025, with several titles lined up for January. One standout is American Primeval, a western directed by Peter Berg, known for his work on Very Bad Things and Deepwater Horizon. Berg teams up with writer Mark L. Smith to bring this highly anticipated series to Netflix.
So far, American Primeval, promises to be a thrilling ride, thanks to the dynamic collaboration between Smith and Berg, paired with a talented ensemble cast. If you’re eager to learn more about this highly anticipated series, stay tuned till the end of this article!
What is the Plot of American Primeval?
American Primeval is a gripping Western series that depicts the brutal collision of cultures and faiths, with one singular objective driving the narrative: the dominance of the American West.
As the battle for control intensifies, the series promises to explore the darker aspects of human nature and the true cost of expansion. You can catch a glimpse of the same in the official trailer of the limited series.
The Cast of American Primeval
American Primeval boasts an ensemble cast including Saura Lightfoot Leon (The Agency, Hoard) as Abish Pratt, Taylor Kitsch (John Carter, Battleship) as Isaac, Jai Courtney (Terminator Genisys, Divergent) as Virgil Cutter, Shea Whigham (Take Shelter, The Quarry) as Jim Bridger, Betty Gilpin (The Hunt, Three Women) as Sara Rowell, and Dane DeHaan (A Cure for Wellness, Chronicle) as Jacob Pratt.
Other cast members include Kyle Bradley Davis (Shortwave, Skinwalker Ranch), Preston Mota (Asteroid City, The American Way), Nick Hargrove (Charmed, Devotion), Derek Hinkey (Americana), and Shawnee Pourier (Stranger Things, Dark Winds) among others.
When and Where Can You Watch American Primeval?
American Primeval is slated to be released on January 9, 2025, and will consist of 6 episodes. All episodes of the western will exclusively be available to stream on Netflix on the same day, making it a binge-worthy occasion for fans of the genre.
Only one goal matters: survival. Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin star in American Primeval, a gripping new limited series from director Peter Berg. Premiering January 9. pic.twitter.com/Uv5CfnY63X
— Netflix (@netflix) December 5, 2024
Berg, Smith, and Eric Newman serve as executive producers of the series!
Conclusion
American Primeval is gearing up to be one of the biggest releases of January 2025, giving tough competition to other titles on the streaming giant. If you’re still on the fence about this series, make sure you keep a lookout for our review of the same, which can help you decide whether you want to stream it or skip it.