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What the tired tropes of ‘American Primeval’ get wrong about Brigham Young, early Latter-day Saints
The Netflix miniseries is a false depiction that draws on negative stereotypes, writes the managing director of the Church History Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What 'American Primeval' gets wrong about Mormon — and American — history
The show's depiction of hood-wearing, sinister Mormons slaughtering emigrants, US Army troops and Shoshone people all within a few days is a sensationalized fabrication intended to 'entertain.'
Why are Mormons not happy with American Primeval? Details behind the controversy explored
Netflix's American Primeval follows a fictionalized tale of the real-life Utah War of 1857, where many groups, including the Mormons, Piautes, and the US Government, were strategizing to seize control
Is American Primeval Based on a True Story?
American Primeval is a Netflix miniseries set in 1857, blending historical events from the Utah War, and real figures like Brigham Young and Jim Bridger.
Is Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’ Based On A True Story? What’s Fact Vs. Fiction
Netflix’s new historical drama “American Primeval” is currently the No. 1 series on the site. But how much of the show and its characters are based on the 1857 Utah War?
There’s a true story behind American Primeval—and it’s just as grisly
Suspicion. Rebellion. Murder. The Netflix show American Primeval depicts how tensions between Mormon pioneers in Utah and the U.S. government came to a violent head in the 1850s.
‘American Primeval’ Doesn’t Try to Get the History Right — Problem is, it Doesn’t Get Western Colonization Right, Either
American Primeval, Netflix’s flashy (and quite gory) new series depicts the clash between zealous Mormons, imperial federal troops, crude trappers, and bloodthirsty Natives. Think Under the Banner of Heaven meets The Revenant.
What to watch and read if you’re into Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’
Netflix’s “American Primeval” promises to show “America like never before.” But as fans of frontier stories know, there’s really nothing new under the Western sun.
Latest from Mormon Land: What they’re saying about ‘American Primeval’
In the latest LDS news, we sample critical reviews of "American Primeval" and explore the Netflix series from a historical perspective.
American Primeval episode 6 recap: Out come the Wolves
In American Primeval episode 6, Isaac continues his heroic ways while the stories of many characters end in tragedy.
‘American Primeval’ Director Peter Berg on Finale Deaths, the Prequel Spinoff He’s Considering and ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot
Berg also responds to criticisms of the representation of Mormon church leader Brigham Young and the line he wouldn’t cross ...
‘American Primeval’ Makes Brigham Young Into a Chilling Western Villain
The show's take on the real-life Mormon religious figure and politician becomes another great role for an actor you've likely ...
‘American Primeval’: How Did Brigham Young Die?
Was he somewhat responsible? Did he have nothing to do with it? Like we had to make choices," actor Kim Coates told Decider.
‘American Primeval,’ new Netflix series, features Brigham Young, Mountain Meadows. Is it accurate?
Producers openly admit the six-part series dropping Thursday is highly fictionalized. It centers around 1857 involving the ...
‘American Primeval’ gets its hands dirty portraying LDS leader Brigham Young and the Utah War
Set in 1857 amid the brutal Utah War, the Netflix series spares none of the grime and violence in its attempt to offer a fair ...
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Who plays Brigham in American Primeval? Actor's career and notable projects, explored
American Primeval is a historical drama that reveals the events of America in the 1850s, particularly those that revolve around the lives of Mormons, settlers, and indigenous peoples in Utah Territory ...
‘American Primeval’ Star Dane DeHaan Explains What It’s Like to Be Scalped: “Going Down the Rabbit Hole of Severe Head Trauma Psychosis”
For the rest of the series, Jacob has to not only deal with the loss of Abish, but also the fallout of being scalped.
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American Primeval's Wild Bill Hickman: Who He Was & What Happened To Him
Wild Bill Hickman, Brigham Young's right-hand man, is one of the few characters based on a real-life historical figure in ...