Summary
- American Primeval (2025) is the latest Netflix Original show. This Western has everything from Frontier adventures and betrayals to secrets and murder.
- Netflix determines whether to renew a show based on various factors such as completion rate, viewership numbers, production costs, and more.
- As of now, there’s no news regarding the renewal of American Primeval, but we look at the possibility of a Season 2.
American Primeval is another exciting Netflix Original that graced our screens this year and is a fictional retelling of the inhabitants of the American Frontier in the 19th century. With exciting themes of Frontier adventures, found family, betrayals and murder, it’s for those who love gory Westerns.
The 6-episode series stars Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, Shawnee Pourier, Derek Hinkey, Jai Courtney and Dane DeHaan, and is helmed by Mark L. Smith of The Revenant fame. With shocking revelations and plot twists, the season finale had viewers on the edge of their seats.
If you’ve watched the first season and want to know if there will be a second, this article has all the details you’re looking for.
Here’s everything we know (contains mild spoilers):
What is American Primeval Season 1 about?
American Primeval follows the misadventures of the inhabitants of 19th-century Utah. While the Native Americans struggle to keep control of their land, Brigham Young plans to make it a Mormon territory with the help of his illegal militia. Caught between the scheming is the Mormon couple, Jacob and Abish Pratt who are separated after a mysterious attack on their group.
Meanwhile, Sara Rowell and her son, Devin hope to make it to Crooks Spring further west while bounty hunters are after them. After the mysterious attack which also targets the Rowells, Isaac, a recluse is forced to help them and a Native girl who befriends Devin.
We have extensive coverage of American Primeval on the site, including recaps for all episodes. You can find those HERE!
Has American Primeval Been Renewed for Season 2?
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t renewed American Primeval for a Season 2.
Netflix tends to look at views and the drop-off rates before renewing or cancelling the show, along with the critical success. Some shows are instantly renewed like One Piece and Bridgerton while others take years such as The Watcher and The Victim’s Game.
However, American Primeval is labeled as a limited series which means it has been ordered for only 1 season. So, it is unlikely that we will get a renewal update anytime soon.
What do we know about American Primeval Season 2?
Not much is known about American Primeval Season 2 at the moment given that it has not been greenlit. The finale wraps up the storyline for all the characters including the Pratts, the Shoshones, Fort Bridger, the Mormon Militia and Isaac. However, the fate of Sara, Devin and Two Moons isn’t shown so there is room for a Season 2.
If the show does miraculously return, you can expect a season with approximately 6 episodes, each lasting around 50 minutes. However, nothing is confirmed yet, but we’ll be sure to update this page as soon as any new information comes in.
Would you like to see American Primeval return for a second season? Or do you think the story has run its course? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!