
Titled “American Primeval,” Netflix’s most daring western production yet, boldly delves into exploring frontier life in the Utah Territory during 1857, a time of growing tension between North and South as various factions vie for control of this unclaimed territory. The characters include mountain men, bounty hunters, and self-proclaimed pioneers. Brigham Young (Kim Coates) leads a militia of Mormons, who are fighting for their religious freedom in an increasingly ruthless manner; the U.S. Army is tasked with monitoring his actions to prevent him from amassing too much power. Native American communities such as the Ute, Paiute, and Shoshone, who have inhabited this land for centuries, are also present, each employing unique tactics to endure the encroachment of colonizers.