American Primeval depicts a darkly brutal vision of the American West, illustrating the violence and chaos intrinsic to the region's history and struggle.
"We have consistently proven ourselves to be ... a very violent, territorial species," insists Berg, emphasizing the narrative's exploration of humanity's inherent violent tendencies.
Set during the 1857-58 Utah War, the series portrays the fraught relationships between settlers and the federal government, entwined with themes of murder, rape, and abuse.
The absence of birdsong in the show's sound mix symbolizes the grim aesthetic that dominates American Primeval, highlighting the absence of hope in a violent era.
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