I thought it was good. The ending felt rushed. It would have been more interesting if the beast ran away and we see the heroes leave basically in a stalemate.
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Probably the weakest episode so far but I find this show a joy to watch even if it's just retreading older ground. Did feel there was too much build up which left the conclusion rather abrupt. I also kind of wish they never actually showed what the creature looked like. Would have been more effective if it was just this mysterious killing machine in the woods.
I didn't quite get why Spear was itching to go fight the night feeder when it was out there slaughtering that herd of Ceratopsians. Like was that him trying to be proactive about killing the thing he was really afraid of? Can't see a reason why he'd care about wanting to save its prey.
I was expecting a completely made up monster, but it was some sort of a Therizinosaur. When first fossils were discovered, scientists thought this thing had to have been a predator (they were a herbivorous genus of Tyrannosaurids with scary claws). It's clear that they took the initial idea of what the animal was and ran with it as a slasher villain.
Kinda cool.
Dino nerd appreciates.
While I am inclined to agree with the sentiment, I was a bit happy to see what it was:
I was expecting a completely made up monster, but it was some sort of a Therizinosaur. When first fossils were discovered, scientists thought this thing had to have been a predator (they were a herbivorous genus of Tyrannosaurids with scary claws). It's clear that they took the initial idea of what the animal was and ran with it as a slasher villain.
Kinda cool.
Dino nerd appreciates.
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Absolutely nothing in that episode worked for me. It felt tedious, the first-person segments looked way worse than we're used to from Primal, the payoff was nonexistent (and I honestly think it would've been more gutsy/interesting without the reveal), it wasn't scary. Wasn't much of anything. Rare miss.
I have to think Spear has kind of a chip on his shoulder when it comes to fucking up creatures causing others harm, even if its just nature being nature. Maybe a form of PTSD after what happened to his and Fang's families and not wanting it to happen to others.
This is why even a mediocre episode of Primal can keep my attention. Its just an all around audiovisual masterpiece.
While I am inclined to agree with the sentiment, I was a bit happy to see what it was:
I was expecting a completely made up monster, but it was some sort of a Therizinosaur. When first fossils were discovered, scientists thought this thing had to have been a predator (they were a herbivorous genus of Tyrannosaurids with scary claws). It's clear that they took the initial idea of what the animal was and ran with it as a slasher villain.
Kinda cool.
Dino nerd appreciates.
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Yeah, that really stood out to me. Along with the intense look of Spear with sweat dripping down him after running and being focused on avoiding the creature.
I liked this episode. mostly because I love Jaws-esque POV horror shots
anyone else think the night feeder is a werewolf'd version of that bug eater we see in the beginning? it kills animals but doesn't know how to eat meat so it leaves them and once the sun rises it feasts on the flies that are attracted to the corpses
anyone else think the night feeder is a werewolf'd version of that bug eater we see in the beginning? it kills animals but doesn't know how to eat meat so it leaves them and once the sun rises it feasts on the flies that are attracted to the corpses
Really enjoyed the season finale, very cool setup for Season 2. Thank goodness, the show has already been renewed.
Spear is not down with vegetables.
Funniest moment was Fang smelling how good food can be when you actually cook it. Mira -bless
Spear is not down with vegetables.
Funniest moment was Fang smelling how good food can be when you actually cook it. Mira -bless
Ha, very cool! I thought it sounded like Arabic, but second-guessed it because the idea of a real-world modern language seemed out of place in this fantasy. Figured it would turn out to be something dead like Akkadian or ancient Egyptian. Well, it worked well. Can't wait for next season!
Real solid season finale. Can't wait to see where they go with this. I imagine next season will open with Spear and Fang trying to cross the sea.
Damn what an ending. Real be curious to see what season 2 holds as it feels like it will have somewhat more of a narrative drive going off the final episode. I actually wonder if humanity is the enemy as Mira drew what looked to be a horned biped which could imply something supernatural.
Officially it's only one season but it feels like we experienced two seasons so far. Both parts ended with cliffhangers and I am ok with them continuing to do this.
Fang's near death experience left me feeling way worst than this ending but both are great.
Interesting developments for this finale. Season 2 looks to be even crazier.
Hearing Spear speak was a big surprise.
I had forgotten about this and just binge watched the entire 2nd half of Season 1. HNNNNNG. This is such a fantastic premise and everything is done so well. I found myself wishing a game had been made on this level.
I'm sort of of the same opinion but I also believe the show could get stale if its just a lot of Fang and Spear taking on some prehistoric threat or danger every episode. The introductions of things like magic and civilization into the world will only allow for even more diverse and interesting stories to tell.
You can already see some fatigue set in with Night Feeder being the weakest of the last three episodes.
I see it as Genndy and crew drawing from more examples of the pulp genre, like Conan the Barbarian than keeping to just One Million Years BC.
Just finished binging this, I kinda forgot this was out for whatever reason lol
But yea, damn good episodes, though I agree with Night Feeder being the weakest. Favorite one was the Coven episode with the witches, and the finale having Spear speak had me shook af
Can't wait for S2
But yea, damn good episodes, though I agree with Night Feeder being the weakest. Favorite one was the Coven episode with the witches, and the finale having Spear speak had me shook af
Can't wait for S2
Just finished this.
That cliffhanger, though.
Beyond hyped for season 2. The finale was really enjoyable.
That cliffhanger, though.
Beyond hyped for season 2. The finale was really enjoyable.
My brother mentioned it being a pre-historic Aku.
Though I'd rather the show remain it's own thing.
So as part of the Adult Swim Festival they streamed an episode of Primal, namely #8 The Coven of the Damned. The more interesting part was that behind the scenes look at Primal they showed afterwards. I don't know if this was shown off at Comic Con as well but the footage for Aaron LaPlante doing the recording of his work as Spear. Its amazing to see what he looks like recreating some of the roars.
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Just to let everyone know that the first season is getting a bluray release this June with special features.
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First Season of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal Comes to Blu-Ray This Summer
Warner Bros. has announced the first season of Primal, the gorgeously brutal animated series from Genndy Tartakovsky, is getting a blu-ray release! If you missed out on Primal when it aired…
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Excellent news!Just to let everyone know that the first season is getting a bluray release this June with special features.
First Season of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal Comes to Blu-Ray This Summer
Warner Bros. has announced the first season of Primal, the gorgeously brutal animated series from Genndy Tartakovsky, is getting a blu-ray release! If you missed out on Primal when it aired…