As Netflix drops 'American Primeval,' how much do we know about its accuracy?

'American Primeval' Is Based on a Horrific War in the Old West

The Netflix limited series dramatizes the horrific Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857.

How we know Former Mormon leader Brigham Young in Netflix's American Primeval

NETFLIX’s new show American Primeval takes audiences to the edges of the American frontier – featuring plenty of real-life characters. One of those is Brigham Young, who was a politician and religious figure who commanded the Mormon church in war – here’s what we know about him. © 2024 Netflix, Inc.Kim Coates as Brigham Young in American Primeval (left)[/caption] Matt Kennedy/NetflixYoung was the president of the Mormon church during the Utah Wa…

As Netflix drops 'American Primeval,' how much do we know about its accuracy?

The new Netflix series "American Primeval" is a highly fictionalized account of the Utah War, Brigham Young and the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

‘American Primeval’ Interview with Saura Lightfoot-Leon & Derek Hinkey: “We had a month of cowboy camp”

We were joined on the Popternative show by Saura Lightfoot-Leon (Masters of the Air) and Derek Hinkey (Horizon: An American Saga) to chat about the new Netflix Western series, American Primeval. The limited series premieres on the streaming platform on January 9 and is written by Mark L. Smith (Twisters, The Revenant), directed/created by Pete Berg (Friday Night Lights, Ballers), and executive produced by Eric Newman (Griselda, Painkiller). Set …

'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.