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.
- Won 5 Primetime Emmys
- 7 wins & 4 nominations total
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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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Tonight, I watched the new animated show for Adult Swim, Primal, from show creator, Genndy Tartakovsky who is well known for creating Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2003, Sym-Bionic Titan and the Hotel Transylvania franchise. It was beyond amazing, the perfect teamwork between Spear (The cavman) and Fang (The Dinosaur) going on adventures to hunt, kill and survive through many deadly prehistoric creatures that can kill anything or anyone. This is one of the best things Genndy Tartakovsky has ever done. Now it can wait for another episode tomorrow night at midnight! And then, I'll also wait for Hotel Transylvania 4. I give Primal a 9.5/10
10sscialli
In the 1970's Marvel Comics ran a series of comics in its own series called Devil Dinosaur, it was about a intelligent verbal primate who saved a dinosaur similar to the one here , only red hence the name, and the minute they bonded was sparked to the memory of the characters in the comic and this screamed in my head the joys from the pages into an awesome animation spectacle which is so richly done! Two species fighting for their lives and each other bound by circumstance created in such a way that entertaining , powerful and richly drawn with rich hues of saturated prime colors. I'm going to be saddened knowing it will end. Since the days of Dexters Lab to Samurai Jack i have enjoyed the creators style, this I hope brings more for us to enjoy on the fringe. Thank You Mr. Tartakovsky for your stellar work.
10dafoat
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.
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.
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.
10mematron
From the timing to the story and the style; at its core this is a very masterfull story told with beautiful delicate animation. It's not easy telling a story without words but when you can, not do but CAN; well, you get a powerful display of raw, one might even say, PRIMAL essence of character.
This is why we make animation. This is why we tell stories. have fun with this show and be prepared for the feels.
This is why we make animation. This is why we tell stories. have fun with this show and be prepared for the feels.
Did you know
- TriviaTartakovsky 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.
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- 22m
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- 2.39 : 1
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