Brigham Young, as an antagonist. However, this is precisely what “American Primeval” sets out to do — it refuses to sanitize history, instead confronting the darker aspects of America’s past.

“American Primeval” is the most recent entry into the genre. The West portrayed in the series is nasty, brutish, and lives run violently short. But the Saints and their leader, Brigham ...

The question of Brigham Young’s possible involvement is debated ... who becomes an integral part of the “American Primeval” series, was heartwarming — but a bit too much.

Brenton Griffin was raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but is no longer a practising member of the church. His PhD research is focused on the religion's place ...