Primal

TV Series
2019–
Accord parental
22m

IMDb RATING

8.6/10

26K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,179

"Primal" features a caveman at the dawn of evolution. A dinosaur on the brink of extinction. Bonded by tragedy, this unlikely friendship becomes the only hope of survival in a violent, primordial world.

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Adult Animation Dinosaur Adventure Folk Horror Hand-Drawn Animation Jungle Adventure Splatter Horror Action Adventure Animation Drama

A caveman and a dinosaur bond over shared tragedy and work together to survive in a perilous prehistoric world.A caveman and a dinosaur bond over shared tragedy and work together to survive in a perilous prehistoric world.A caveman and a dinosaur bond over shared tragedy and work together to survive in a perilous prehistoric world.

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IMDb RATING

8.6/10

26K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,179

See production info at IMDbPro

Top rated TV #149

Won 5 Primetime Emmys
- 7 wins & 4 nominations total

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User reviews226

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Summary

Reviewers say 'Primal' is acclaimed for its distinctive animation, intense action, and minimal dialogue, enhancing emotional depth. Central themes include survival, friendship, and primal instincts, with Spear and Fang's bond as a highlight. The series is lauded for its brutal, graphic violence that serves the narrative. Some critics praise its artistic style and character development, while others find the plot repetitive or the second season less compelling. Overall, 'Primal' is recognized for its innovative animation and storytelling.

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10dafoat

Brutal and Gorgeous

I had the chance to catch a preview screening of the first four episodes of Primal on the big screen in Los Angeles. This is the most stunning piece of animation I've seen in years. It completely immerses you in a rich, fantastic world. The character designs are brilliant. The action is awesome. And it does it all without a single word of spoken dialogue. A triumph of visual storytelling.

10hoboss2806

It's so worth a watch!!!

I was pleasantly surprised.

Actions are louder than words. This can be seen here as well. It's a true piece of art and distributes some good values: loss and its coping mechanisms, bravery, friendship, survival, loyalty.

It's a good one. I highly recommend.

It's definitely nothing for younger children but aged 7 and up could watch that. Europeans aren't that strict and since it's animated it's kind of okay and has really good values.

9Rectangular_businessman

Another great series by Genndy Tartakovsky

This perhaps one of the best series Adult Swim has made in a long time, being another great excellent series by Genndy Tartakovsky, with impressive animation and a great atmosphere.

Amazing how the lack of dialogue actually works incredibly well for this series: The rule "Show, don't tell" is at full display here, and it has an excellent dramatic effect.

It feels more cinematic than many modern dialogue-driven action movies.

10chrisgallo-28335

I'm speechless

I gave this a 9 until episode 5 now I have it a 10!!!! Just epic

10sdaneshan

Just Awesome1

One of the best animated episodes iv'e seen in awhile, which story is told through sound and visuals instead of words. Very impressive

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Tartakovsky conceived the idea of this series while developing the last season of Samurai Jack (2017). Originally it was going to be a more kids-oriented story, with Spear written as a kid. When Pixar released The Good Dinosaur (2015), Tartakovsky shelved the project, until finishing Samurai Jack.