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Season 1 – Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal

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At the dawn of evolution, a caveman and a dinosaur on the brink of extinction bond over unfortunate tragedies and become each other's only hope of survival in a treacherous world.
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Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Epic in every sense, Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal is a stunning feat of visual storytelling.

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Sam Mossman Arizona Republic 11/11/2019
A
It's a testament to the medium and another shining example of how animation can provide a memorable onscreen experience as well as any live action fare is able to do. Go to Full Review Steve Greene IndieWire 10/08/2019
A-
A piece of elemental storytelling that finds some real emotional depth without either of its protagonists uttering a single word of dialogue. Go to Full Review David Fear Rolling Stone 10/08/2019
4/5
It's storytelling at its most basic, sound and images moving faster than a speeding velociraptor and brimming with soulfulness. Go to Full Review Chris Sawin Reel Rundown 06/19/2021
5/5
Primal is gory animation with a ton of heart. It proudly displays its influences, but it's also unlike anything else out there with how deliciously patient it is with its setups and storytelling. Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Celluloid Dreams 06/11/2021
3/4
An Adult Swim show--a near-wordless, entirely visual narrative with a graphic novel earnestness. (Blu-ray review of Season One). Go to Full Review Adam Rosenberg Mashable 04/09/2021
Primal has a surprising amount to say for a show that's entirely devoid of dialogue. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ry N @RyGuy 4d A caveman, Spear, befriends a T-Rex, Fang, after they both lose their families to a horned T-Rex. Genndy Tartakovsky did it again in this one with little dialogue but lots of emotion. See more Robert G @FresnoBob Mar 3 Absolutely EPIC. First episode got me hooked and now I can’t wait for each new episode to come out on Monday (MAX). Not sure how a show with little to no spoken words could be this damn good?? Had you told me it was basically a silent show I probably wouldn’t have watched it but I’m glad that I did. See more abro 8 @iamabro Feb 15 its brutal, human and awesome. I just cant watch it while im eating See more Drew M. @Stonehands211 Feb 9 I had no idea what to expect from this series and it ended up being one of the best series I’ve watched all year long! Each episode blew my mind even more than the last one. It’s just so good! An instant new favorite of mine. See more Nico B @nico13250 Feb 7 Absolutely brilliant ! See more Geoffrey D @gdowdle Feb 6 One of the most honest shows you can possibly watch. What you see is what you get and they deliver in spades. I don't like the gore as much but like PotA, it feels super shocking when a spoken language is finally heard. It makes me grateful for communication. See more Read all reviews
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Genndy Tartakovsky

Creator

Aaron LaPlante

Spear

Tom Kenny

Monkey

Jon Olson

Shaman

Laëtitia Eïdo

Mira

Genndy Tartakovsky

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2019 Spear and Fang Tragedy forces a caveman and a dinosaur to rely upon each other for their survival. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2019 River of Snakes Man and beast are challenged to find a way to exist together. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2019 A Cold Death In the harshness of the primordial winter, a herd of woolly mammoths hunt for the murderers of one of their own. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 10, 2019 Terror Under the Blood Moon The horrors of the red night challenge Spear and Fang for their very survival. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 11, 2019 Rage of the Ape-Men An oasis of peace only leads to a brutal attack from a vicious tribe of apelike men. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 4, 2020 Scent of Prey Spear struggles to nurse Fang back to health as he attempts to evade the scavengers that plague them. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 11, 2020 Plague of Madness A relentless dinosaur infected with a terrifying disease pursues Spear and Fang. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 18, 2020 Coven of the Damned A tribe of mysterious, primitive women seek to further their coven by using dark magic on Spear and Fang. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 25, 2020 The Night Feeder A horrific unseen terror stalks the night as well as our heroes, Spear and Fang. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 1, 2020 Slave of the Scorpion Spear and Fang are confronted by a far more developed human than they've ever encountered before. Details

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Season Info

Director
Genndy Tartakovsky
Creator
Genndy Tartakovsky
Network
Adult Swim
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 7, 2019