American Primeval Series-Premiere Recap: Mud and Guts
The story American Primeval unfolds in 1857, prior to the onset of the Civil War, yet in a region marked by unique borders. As the initial scenes reveal, this area, then referred to as Utah Territory, was embroiled in a complex power struggle involving the U.S. Government, Native Americans, The Church of Latter-Day Saints claiming it as their promised land, westward pioneers seeking a better life, and various other inhabitants and travelers. Within these groups, there are numerous subgroups pursuing their individual agendas. While the situation may be intricate, they all communicate in the common tongue of conflict.