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Critic Reviews
Jul 25, 2022
Season 2 Review:
Primal Season 2 is an absolutely magnificent addition to an already fantastic set of episodes. It’s one of Tartakovsky’s best by far, and he’s proven that this is a franchise that’s only going to get better with time. From top to bottom, it’s one of the best animated series going right now.
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The Daily BeastJul 21, 2022
Season 2 Review:
Narratively and compositionally, the proceedings are dynamic, balancing ferocity and tenderness, minimalism and sophistication with captivating flair. ... Primal is an adventure that’s as surprising as it is solemn, and as pulse-pounding as it is poignant. It’s a sterling example of form as content, and once again solidifies Tartakovsky’s status as modern commercial animation’s most daring and inventive voice.
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ColliderJul 15, 2022
Season 2 Review:
For every bombastic and chaotic action sequence, Primal remains adept at balancing it with more reflective moments as well. If it is able to remain committed to striking that balance in the rest of the season, then there is no better animated show out there to take a journey with.
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Oct 8, 2019
Season 1 Review:
At 22 minutes, episodes occasionally strain the limits of its dialogue-free, roar-heavy approach to storytelling. As an event, though—as a dose of bracingly original animation from a master of the form—it’s hard to question its few missteps. After all, everybody’s gotta eat.
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What's Alan Watching?May 4, 2026
Season 3 Review:
The action is still staggering. At various points, Zombie Spear takes on a tribe of marauders who either wear skull masks or just have skulls for heads (the show doesn't pause long enough to clarify), a pack of enormous lions, and a herd of hideous giant razorback-type creatures. Over and over, I found myself with my jaw on the floor and my fist pumping at the scale and ingenuity of the latest set piece.
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Jul 21, 2022
Season 2 Review:
If the first two episodes available to press are any indication, it has retained all the ferocious zeal and devastating pathos of the first season, while setting the stage for a descent into a new den of prehistoric nightmares. Our blood runs hot with anticipation for the weekly episodes to come.
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ColliderJan 6, 2026
Season 3 Review:
The ending is even-handed in a way that, much like its predecessor, could serve as either a definitive, satisfying conclusion or a glimpse at a much different era of the show. Either way, Primal Season 3 is well worth the wait, both expanding on its original premise while never letting itself become too familiar.
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