Primal 2019
What is Primal?
The television series "Primal" is an animated action-adventure series that premiered on Adult Swim. The show is set in the Mesozoic era and follows the story of a caveman and a dinosaur as they struggle to survive in a hostile world.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 8, 2019
- Last aired
- Mar 15, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Adult Swim
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "Primal" is an animated action-adventure series that premiered on Adult Swim. The show is set in the Mesozoic era and follows the story of a caveman and a dinosaur as they struggle to survive in a hostile world. Genndy Tartakovsky created the series, which explores the bond that forms between the two main characters. The series premiered with a two-part first season, with the first part released on October 8, 2019. The show features a mix of animation, action, and drama, and has received a 90 Metascore from TV Guide.
Should you watch it?
“A caveman and a dinosaur forge an unlikely alliance to survive in a prehistoric landscape.”
- striking visual storytelling
- intense action sequences
- contains graphic violence
Watch it if you enjoy animation that prioritizes visual narrative over dialogue.
The series features intense sequences of violence and peril throughout.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Spear and Fang Oct 8, 2019
- E2 River of Snakes Oct 9, 2019
- E3 A Cold Death Oct 10, 2019
- E4 Terror Under the Blood Moon Oct 11, 2019
- E5 Rage of the Ape-Men Oct 12, 2019
- E6 Plague of Madness Apr 1, 2020
- E7 Scent of Prey Oct 4, 2020
- E8 Coven of the Damned Oct 18, 2020
- E9 The Night Feeder Oct 25, 2020
- E10 Slave of the Scorpion Nov 1, 2020
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Sea of Despair Jul 22, 2022
- E2 Shadow of Fate Jul 22, 2022
- E3 Dawn of Man Jul 29, 2022
- E4 The Red Mist Aug 5, 2022
- E5 The Primal Theory Aug 12, 2022
- E6 Vidarr Aug 19, 2022
- E7 The Colossaeus (1) Aug 26, 2022
- E8 The Colossaeus (2) Sep 2, 2022
- E9 The Colossaeus (3) Sep 9, 2022
- E10 Echoes of Eternity Sep 16, 2022
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Vengeance of Death Jan 11, 2026
- E2 Kingdom of Sorrow Jan 18, 2026
- E3 Feast of Flesh Jan 25, 2026
- E4 Prey for the Wicked Feb 1, 2026
- E5 The Dead Cast No Shadow Feb 8, 2026
- E6 Cavern of Horrors Feb 15, 2026
- E7 Heart of the Undead Feb 22, 2026
- E8 The River of Life Mar 1, 2026
- E9 The Hollow Crown Mar 8, 2026
- E10 An Echo of Eternity Mar 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does the series feature dialogue?
The show relies on visual storytelling and does not feature traditional dialogue.
What is the premise of the show?
A caveman and a dinosaur form a bond while navigating a dangerous world.
What is the genre of the series?
It is an animated series centered on survival and action.
Is the series suitable for all ages?
The show contains graphic violence and is intended for mature audiences.
How do the characters communicate?
The characters communicate through actions and sounds rather than spoken language.