Will there be an ‘American Primeval’ season 2? Here is the promising news

If you spent the weekend binge-watching Netflix’s latest show, American Primevalyou are not alone. Although the historical drama was created as a limited series, fans are already speculating about a potential second season — and it might not be completely off the table.

The six-episode first season of the Western explores the violent clashes between Native Americans, pioneers, Mormon soldiers and the US government during the Utah War of 1857. Viewers meet Sara and her son Devin, who are on the run after committing murder. Along the way, they are joined by Isaac, a mysterious tracker, and Two Moons, a native runaway, each driven by their own motives for heading west.

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American Primeval takes inspiration from real events in American history, beginning with the gruesome Mountain Meadows Massacre in episode 1. While many of the main characters are fictional, the series also features characters based on actual historical figures, including Jim Bridger, Brigham Young, Wild Bill Hickman, and other.

After the premiere on January 9, American Primeval quickly climbed to the top of Netflix’s US charts and became the platform’s number one TV show. Could the limited series return with new episodes in the future? Here’s everything to know so far.

Will There An American Primeval Season 2?

Netflix has yet to renew American Primeval for a second season, but the show’s director and executive producer, Peter Berg, has expressed interest in continuing the story with another chapter.

“You know, after we wrapped and I looked at all the actors — the ones that were still alive — I felt so much affection for them,” he shared Decides. “And I think there are a lot of ways we can go.”

He continued, “I still have to thaw out from my time on those mountains in the winter, but maybe if they came down to earth it wasn’t quite as cold as we could. We could go back.”

Berg added that one condition for his return hinges on the show’s Indigenous consultant, Julie O’Keefe. “If Julie comes back, I would be ready to discuss it,” he revealed. “As long as I don’t have to get ice cubes again, I’ll definitely be back.”

Warning: Spoilers ahead for American Primeval Season 1.

What could American Primeval Season 2 Be About?

As viewers know, season 1 of American Primeval featured a significant number of character deaths, including those from the Mountain Meadows Massacre, acts of self-defense, scalpings, and other brutal events.

As a result, the pool of characters who could return for a second season is quite limited. Potential returning cast members include Betty Gilpin as Sara, Preston Mota as Devin, Shawnee Pourier as Two Moons, Kim Coates as Brigham Young and Shea Whigham as Jim Bridger. Unfortunately, Taylor Kitsch cannot reprise his role as Isaac as his character was killed while heroically protecting Sara, Devin and Two Moons.

The next installment could explore Sara, Devin and Two Moons continuing their journey to California, or it could stay in Utah to delve deeper into the conflicts involving the Mormons. Alternatively, the series could take an anthology approach, shifting the focus to a new family of pioneers and their story during the Utah War.

Since American Primeval was set up as a limited series, Netflix will likely evaluate the show’s performance over the next few weeks — or even months — before deciding on a potential renewal. If a second season is greenlit, new episodes likely won’t debut until late 2026 or early 2027. Stay tuned to learn more.

Watch the official trailer for American Primeval under.