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Primeval

2007·Show
36Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.2Metacritic726.5Rotten Tomatoes–77%
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Primeval fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

When strange anomalies start to appear all over England, Professor Cutter and his team must track down and capture all sorts of dangerous prehistoric creatures from Earth's distant past and near future.
Prehistoric Creatures in Modern BritainSci-Fi Procedural DramaAnomaly Investigation UnitCreature Feature ThrillerScientific MysteryUrban Fantasy RealismTeam Dynamics & LeadershipBritish Sci-Fi TelevisionEcological HorrorAction-Adventure Series

Crew

Directed by:
Cilla Ware, Jamie Payne, Mark Everest
Written by:
Adrian Hodges, Steve Bailie, Paul Mousley
Produced by:
Tim Haines, Cameron McAllister

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Primeval

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Primeval legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaFawesomePeacock Premium+Tubi TV

Primeval is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Primeval worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Primeval rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Primeval have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 36 episodes of about 52 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Primeval?

Critics72
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Primeval much the same way.

When did Primeval air?

It ran from 2007 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Primeval in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Primeval?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Primeval in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Primeval use?

Ungrateful BastardKarmic DeathHeroic BSoDCowardly LionCool AnomalyPrimate Versus ReptileThe PlanMonster MenagerieMorality PetHijacked by GanonNot-So-Abandoned BuildingJerkassand 337 more

TV Tropes lists 349 storytelling tropes for Primeval, including Ungrateful Bastard, Karmic Death, Heroic BSoD.