American Primeval early on establishes the Mormons as the show's relentless antagonists, but it's only once Brigham Young is properly introduced, as both their political and religious leader ...

Historian Janiece Johnson explains why "American Primeval" falls short in helping viewers understand the Old West, including ...

In a "Mormon Land" podcast, a historian and a tribal leader discuss the facts and fiction in "American Primeval" ...

By exposing the brutality and moral contradictions that shaped the frontier, the series challenges viewers to sit with ...

What’s behind the media and pop culture’s longstanding fascination with Mormon violence? And how often do they get the story ...

Kim Coates as Brigham Young (left) with Alex Breaux as Wild Bill Hickman in American Primeval. ERIC NEWMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) When we went about creating this world, [we wanted] authenticity ...

Kim Coates, from another excellent Netflix Western, "Godless," plays Brigham Young. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "AMERICAN PRIMEVAL") KIM COATES: (As Brigham Young) Word was relayed to me that your ...

And from the research I’ve done, it’s my belief that Brigham Young knew about that before it happened. Peter Berg acting in the American Primeval premiere as Stallings. There have been some ...