Get Your First Look at Netflixs Gritty New Western From the Writer of The Revenant

Get your stetson ready, Netflix is taking viewers back to the 1850s. For some time now, American Primeval has been on the radar of Netflix subscribers, especially those with a penchant for the Western genre. It had been confirmed that the brilliant Taylor Kitsch would star in the series back in December 2022. Now, the date of the next big Western series has been announced, alongside the arrival of several first-look images that showcase the series' blend of action, drama, and all things Western.

Officially, American Primeval will premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, January 9, 2025. The limited series will consist of six episodes in total, each of which will be executive-produced and directed by Pete Berg, alongside the likes of writer, creator, and executive producer Mark L. Smith, and executive producers Eric Newman and Alex Gayner.

The series will star the aforementioned Kitsch of Friday Night Lights fame as Isaac, a man who looks for hope and a future in the West whilst battling the demons of his past. Kitsch will star alongside an eye-catching cast that includes the likes of Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Derek Hinkey, Joe Tippett, Jai Courtney, Preston Mota, Shawnee Pourier, and Shea Whigham. Speaking of the series, Netflix VP Peter Friedlander said, "American Primeval is a portrait of the American West unlike any other – raw, thrilling, action-driven and brought to life by a tapestry of emotionally compelling characters led by the talented Taylor Kitsch."

'American Primeval' Is a Gritty Authentic Western

The Western genre has had quite the renaissance over recent years, thanks in no small part to the mammoth success of Yellowstone. Never one to miss a trick, Netflix is looking to capitalize on the genre's success with the introduction of American Primeval, which will feature a trip back to the 1850s and the desolate landscape of barren communities searching endlessly for a slither of hope. An official synopsis for the series reads:

"This is America…1857. Up is down, pain is everywhere, innocence and tranquility are losing the battle to hatred and fear. Peace is the shrinking minority, and very few possess grace — even fewer know compassion. There is no safe haven in these brutal lands, and only one goal matters: survival. American Primeval is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die to keep or control this land."

American Primeval officially lands on Netflix on Tuesday, January 9, 2025. Below is a look at the official teaser poster for the series.

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