American Primeval review: a bloody Netflix Western full of wasted potential
“Netflix’s American Primeval is a promising but ultimately clichéd and unsatisfying Western miniseries.” Pros A propulsive, enthralling opening two episodes Several impressive set pieces and gunfights An admirably sprawling visual and narrative scope Cons A numbingly punishing story Multiple clichéd, problematic plot lines On-the-nose, ham-fisted dialogue throughout Dane DeHaan and Saura Lightfoot-Leon’s weak lead performances … Read more