In a letter, Dellinger expressed his belief that the Mountain Meadows Massacre was carried out by LDS church members, not Shoshone warriors. He anticipated this revelation would have significant repercussions. However, as portrayed in episode 5 of “American Primeval,” the outcomes were not what he envisioned. Through corrupt practices and deceit, his letter reached Wild Bill Hickman, a man known for his persistent anger. In response, Hickman chose to express his fury towards Wolsey by publicly whipping him in front of the Nauvoo Legion, thereby adding another instance of distressing events at the beginning of “American Primeval.
Upon Lt. Pepper’s return to camp, Dellinger informs him they’ll hold off for reinforcements and, should they not come, proceed with the attack on Nauvoo. This plan is questionable at best, and becomes more uncertain considering Pepper might inform Wild Bill about the situation. However, there’s another issue with the cover-up: Abish has gone missing, a detail that needs to be resolved. Upon returning to the Shoshone camp, Abish shares this information with Winter Bird. Unphased by Abish’s return, even when she reveals Jacob is still alive and searching for her, Winter Bird finds solace in her place and people. It’s unlikely that a sighting of Jacob, who now appears quite unstable, would alter her decision.
In this episode, it’s evident that everyone appears quite ill and injured. Devin is still bedridden, suffering intensely as his leg deteriorates further. Isaac contemplates extreme measures, such as amputation, to save Devin’s life. However, these drastic steps aren’t needed in the end, although it seems the cauterization performed by Isaac would have been more painful than the alternative, if it saved Devin’s leg. Later, Sara tentatively proposes a change in their agreement, suggesting that perhaps Isaac might consider taking them to California? She doubts Crooks Springs is a good idea anymore. The best she can say about Devin’s father is that “He’s not the worst I’ve known.” Isaac, on the other hand, Sara believes to be superior to just decent. Although unspoken, it seems Sara feels that Isaac may want to accompany them, an issue Isaac avoids by going to check on the horses, which prompts Two Moons to give Sara a knowing glance.
Unlike Dellinger, Bridger anticipates a certain outcome following the past episode’s events – a meeting with Brigham Young. As Bridger describes, Young arrives radiating smiles and an air of Jesus, ready to address the misunderstanding that caused Wild Bill’s severe foot injury. To reconcile, Young proposes a deal for the fort, which he believes is reasonable. However, Bridger doesn’t find it agreeable. The standoff persists, but the tense undertone implies this peace may not endure indefinitely.
In another location, a seemingly unresolved standoff concludes prematurely when the Nauvoo Legion launches an attack on Dellinger’s camp, preventing him from launching his own assault. This outcome, unfortunately, is due to Pepper’s treachery once more. The series’ most articulate character, Dellinger, serves both as the storyteller and the narrator, initially through an intercepted letter and later through a poetic journal entry that aims to express the hope and mystery hidden beneath the West’s barbarity.
In his final words, Dellinger expresses faith in the majesty he witnessed in these lands holding more influence than gloom, just before Pepper takes his life. This statement can be interpreted as either a forward-looking message of hope or an unfounded optimism. The death of Dellinger raises the question: Is Utah Territory, and by extension America, inherently bound to eternal strife due to its primal conflicts? However, this question might be too vast for the series to fully address.
Following the attack, there’s not much reason to expect things will improve. After discovering that Pepper has been paid off and is now a problem, Wild Bill and Wolsey find they still need to handle Abish. However, it turns out that wrapping up loose ends with Pepper is simpler. A swift solution is found in the form of a fatal gunshot to his head.
The following day, Young arrives bearing an arrest warrant for Bridger (following confirmation that he has no intention of selling the fort), due to allegations that Bridger illegally supplied guns to Native Americans. If these accusations hold any truth, they will need to be dealt with at a later time. Bridger enjoys a fair number of local friends who also own firearms. In as diplomatic a manner as possible, Bridger advises Young to look for another site to establish his own fort. However, Bridger informs a friend that the crisis is far from being resolved, saying “Not even close, Sammy.
In the hunting lodge, I found myself deeply moved as Sara and Isaac confronted their pasts. When Sara confessed her remorse for the tough decisions she’d made, including actions that led to loss of life, Isaac empathically replied, “Isn’t that what we often find ourselves doing?” This statement could easily serve as the series’ motto, but moments later, Sara pressed Isaac to reconsider the meaning behind such actions for him. I soon discovered that Isaac had lost his own son, a tragedy that occurred after Winter Bird chose to keep her people in one place. (A flashback revealed this loss was not peaceful, though the specifics were left vague.) Upon learning that Isaac had withdrawn from the world to shield himself from future pain, I couldn’t help but feel compassion for him. Essentially, Sara urged him that such a life of detachment wasn’t one worth living.
As events progress, Winter Bird realizes that her people are in peril once more as Red Feather arrives with Abish and discloses that their adversaries will go to great lengths to capture her. Despite Abish offering to depart, Winter Bird urges her to remain. In fact, this revelation has made Winter Bird choose to stand and fight alongside Red Feather. The warriors appear genuinely enthusiastic about the prospect, but Abish appears hesitant.
It’s increasingly evident that Sara is inviting Isaac to embark on a fresh journey with her and Devin. However, they need to escape from the hunting lodge first, as it’s under attack by wolves and, not long after, Virgil and his men who swiftly strike. In response, Isaac promptly attacks the first man he encounters, then kills the second to prevent him from capturing Devin and Two Moons. Unfortunately, Sara is captured in this ordeal. As the series draws to a close with her kidnapping, we are left anticipating an intense finale.
Bullets and Arrowheads
So far, we’ve only caught brief, somewhat mysterious glimpses of Isaac’s past, which shows him as a younger (and less hairy) individual. These are the only flashbacks the series has presented so far. It’s intriguing that they chose to focus on Isaac’s story, as Sara’s backstory remains hazy and it seems like it might lead to a more comprehensive flashback. Maybe in the next episode we’ll delve deeper into Sara’s past. Though the series is already engaging, this potential flashback could pave the way for further glimpses into their characters’ histories.
As we approach the final episode, it seems that several of our characters face challenging circumstances, yet it’s unlikely that every single one will end up in misery. Despite the numerous setbacks, there are glimmers of optimism. Regrettably, just as Dellinger and his journal were extinguished, these bright spots can occasionally fade away. The world is harsh, and while everyone thinks they’re making necessary choices, those decisions often result in causing harm to others who are also struggling to make it through.
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