Primeval 2007
What is Primeval?
Primeval is a British science‑fiction television series produced for ITV by Impossible Pictures. The programme ran from 2007 to 2011 and comprises five seasons.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 10, 2007
- Last aired
- Jun 26, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1, U&W
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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Estimate the schedule using 36 episodes and an average 52-minute runtime.
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Overview
Primeval is a British science‑fiction television series produced for ITV by Impossible Pictures. The programme ran from 2007 to 2011 and comprises five seasons. Classified with a TV‑14 rating, it blends elements of sci‑fi, fantasy, action‑adventure and drama. The central premise follows Professor Cutter and a team of scientists who respond to a series of strange temporal anomalies that begin to appear across England. These anomalies act as portals, allowing creatures from Earth’s distant past and near future
Should you watch it?
“Scientists battle time-displaced prehistoric creatures threatening modern England.”
- Creative creature designs from different time periods
- Engaging team dynamics as scientists face impossible situations
- Mix of humor and tension in crisis scenarios
- Some plotlines rely on convenient scientific explanations
- Creature effects quality varies by budget constraints
You enjoy science-based adventure shows with prehistoric elements.
Suitable for general audiences with occasional mild creature-related tension.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Leapin' Lizards Feb 10, 2007
- E2 Underground Infestation Feb 17, 2007
- E3 Helen Makes Contact Feb 24, 2007
- E4 Dodo Madness Mar 3, 2007
- E5 Ptera-ble News Mar 10, 2007
- E6 Future Foe Mar 17, 2007
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 Jurassic Mall Jan 12, 2008
- E2 Mealworms, Indeed Jan 19, 2008
- E3 Catfight Jan 26, 2008
- E4 Underwater Menace Feb 2, 2008
- E5 Silurian Sands Feb 9, 2008
- E6 Traitor Revealed Feb 16, 2008
- E7 Concrete Menagerie Feb 23, 2008
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Crocodile Fears Mar 27, 2009
- E2 Haunted House Apr 3, 2009
- E3 Medical Mayhem Apr 10, 2009
- E4 A Gigantic Problem Apr 17, 2009
- E5 Future Epidemic Apr 24, 2009
- E6 For the Birds May 1, 2009
- E7 Dragon Tales May 8, 2009
- E8 Oh, Brother! May 15, 2009
- E9 Herd Logic May 22, 2009
- E10 The Chase Continues May 29, 2009
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 Back from the Cretaceous Dec 30, 2010
- E2 Be Inconspicuous Dec 31, 2010
- E3 Lockdown Jan 6, 2011
- E4 Breakfast Club Jan 13, 2011
- E5 The Worm Jan 20, 2011
- E6 The Brave Bride Jan 27, 2011
- E7 Surprising Visit Feb 3, 2011
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Matt's Secret Feb 10, 2011
- E2 The Submarine May 30, 2011
- E3 In the Good Old Days Jun 5, 2011
- E4 The Prototype Jun 12, 2011
- E5 The End of the Future (1) Jun 19, 2011
- E6 The End of the Future (2) Jun 26, 2011
Frequently asked questions
What kind of creatures appear in the show?
Various prehistoric animals from different geological periods, including dinosaurs and ancient mammals.
Is the show based on real science?
The premise involves fictional time anomalies, though it incorporates real prehistoric creatures.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons with ongoing story arcs.
Where is the show set?
Primarily in England, with anomalies appearing at various locations.
Do the characters travel through time?
The characters deal with creatures from different time periods coming through anomalies.