American Primeval on Netflix

[Kicking&Screaming]

Watched it all yesterday , and it's a really well done, series, especially for 2024 . For anyone wondering because it is a Netflix series, there is no "agenda" being pushed at you like you'd expect.

On the firearms side of things it shows a mix of caplock rifles and flintlock rifles but mostly you see the1851 Navy, though I sware I saw a few brass framed versions which I didn't think were produced in 1857. There is a scene where they empty their pistols and fumble to reload at night on horseback with cold hands, an accurate detail. No pistol shot more than 6 shots which made more believable than the usual endless firing six gun of other movies.

I give it two thumbs up and highly recommended it.

I binge watched the entire series last night like a drunken sailor hitting port after six weeks at sea and bleary eyed at 6 am this morning and hoping the coffee kicks in before I get to work …want another one!

 

[kyron4]

I binge watched the entire series last night like a drunken sailor hitting port after six weeks at sea and bleary eyed at 6 am this morning and hoping the coffee kicks in before I get to work …want another one!

Ya, I never do that but I had the time so I watched two episodes in the morning and the last four later that evening. It drew me in so much it didn't feel like four hours.

 

[Flintlock Fellow]

Laely, I’ve been reflecting on how shows like American Primeval portray the brutal realities of history. Yes, the violence and destruction can feel gratuitous at times, but I believe they serve a deeper purpose. They force us to confront the hardships of the past—not as entertainment to revel in, but as a way to better understand the struggles, sacrifices, and pain that shaped the world we live in.

It’s not that I enjoy watching the suffering depicted on screen. If anything, it’s often uncomfortable. But that discomfort has value. It reminds us that history wasn’t just a series of victories or romanticized ideals. It was a lived experience for countless people, many of whom endured unthinkable hardship.

While these portrayals may offer moments of dramatic tension or cinematic artistry, they also challenge us to empathize with those who lived through those times. They ask us to reflect on what humanity is capable of—both the good and the terrible—and perhaps take away lessons that resonate today.

 

[andy52]

While these portrayals may offer moments of dramatic tension or cinematic artistry, they also challenge us to empathize with those who lived through those times. They ask us to reflect on what humanity is capable of—both the good and the terrible—and perhaps take away lessons that resonate today.

However, insightful your thoughts are here, I seriously doubt the writers had that thought in mind.