Netflix’s American Primeval Is a Gritty, Unfiltered Look at the Old West

American Primeval tells the story of Sara and her son Devin as they struggle to survive after the tragic Mountain Meadows Massacre in the Old West. At the same time, newlyweds Jacob and Abish Pratt attempt to find each other again following the disaster, but face continued hardship and danger. The series has been recognized for its authentic and nuanced depiction of this historical period.