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Viewers are warned early and often that civilization doesnt mean civilized.

AMERICAN PRIMEVAL. Taylor Kitsch as Isaac in Episode 101 of American Primeval.

A real-life tragedy provides the inciting event that connectsAmerican Primevals large cast.

Coates was eager to play such a controversial historical figure.

I gravitated towards that.

When asked what he feels when Berg approaches him with a new idea, Kitsch is quick to answer.

I have no choice, he smiles.

Theres just a brotherhood thats there.

I know my traditions, religion, culture, Hinkey says.

In present-day America, times can feel dark, perhaps too dark for a show that portrays unflinching violence.

Peter Berg doesnt see it that way.

I think at the end of the day,American Primevalis a love story.

American Primeval premieres January 9 on Netflix.