Fans of American Primeval have been urged to watch a ‘gripping’ drama series that has been hailed as a blend of ‘True Detective meets American Beauty’ for their next binge.
The western epic from remains one of the most viewed titles on the platform, even though it was added over a month ago.
At the time of writing, it ranks third in the UK top ten, only knocked off the top spot by Missing You and the newly released second season of The Night Agent.
For those who haven’t yet devoured all six episodes, the series is set in 1857 America and offers a fictionalised dramatisation of the brutal clash of culture, religion, and community as individuals battle and perish to retain or seize the land.
As many subscribers may now be feeling let down if they’ve already binged the show, they’re now being recommended to watch a drama series from 2022 that might have slipped under their radar.
American Primeval is still one of the most popular shows on Netflix (Image: NETFLIX)
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While it’s not available on the same streaming service, it can be watched on Disney+ with a subscription or for free in the UK on ITVX.
Under the Banner of Heaven centres around Detective Jeb Pyre, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, as he probes the gruesome murder of a woman and her infant daughter in a suburb in the Salt Lake Valley. He uncovers hidden truths about the origins of the Latter Day Saints (LDS) religion and the violent repercussions of unwavering faith.
Collider, a popular entertainment website, has placed Under the Banner of Heaven at number five on their must-watch list for fans of American Primeval. Despite its 1980s setting and roots in the true-crime genre based on a harrowing real-life murder, the mini-series shares an unexpected connection with the hit,
Under the Banner of Heaven has surprising crossover with the Netflix hit (Image: FX)
Key to this crossover are flashbacks that dive into the early days of the church featuring its pioneering figures, aligning historical periods with those depicted in American Primeval. Moreover, both series delve into early Mormon communities during the formative years of the American West.
Acclaim for the true crime series is soaring, with one viewer commenting online: “True Detective meets American Beauty in an LDS community.”
Adding further praise, they remarked: “Brilliant story, outstanding performances and attention to detail that is second to none. I knew nothing of the LDS faith and feel it was a wonderfully told story done with grace and intrigue, drawing you in revealing the woven storylines each episode leaving you wanting to know more.”
A second reviewer raved: “This show is written in an amazing and captivating way, I found myself looking at the screen and I couldn’t take my eyes of the show until I was done. The acting is amazing by all the actors specially Andrew Garfield. Overall really great show and acting, perfectly written and for sure its Emmy nominations were completely valid.”
American Primeval is streaming on . Under the Banner of Heaven is streaming on Disney+ and ITVX.