Primal Season 1: The Art of Silent Communication - Review
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Inspired by the announcement for Unicorn: Warriors Eternal, here's a review of Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal on Adult Swim!
And with episode 10 Slave of The Scorpion marks the end of the season! Here are my thoughts.
Not gonna lie, the finale blew the door of possibilities for this show wide open
The Finale basically makes this Conan the Barbarian with Dinosaurs.
I can't wait to see where they take it. Notably, Mira had iron shackles. That leads me to believe that Spear is on an isolated continent, but the world has progressed to at least the iron age.
I suspect Viking Warlords and sea monsters in the next season, but who knows.
@@Illier1
After seeing episodes 3 and 4 of Season 2, this comment has become possibly ironic.
Ending of second season made me cry like a baby.
This is the type of animation we need more for adult audiences.
No more comedies, no more immature dick and fart jokes, no more socio-political satire, no more blood and gore for the sake of mindless shock value, no more unappealing art, no more limited animation.
Primal shows that adult entertainment can go beyond gross-out comedies.
and not more family sitcoms pls
@@gundradestroyer4480 correct
YES EXACTLY!
exactly
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Studies looking at differences between Homo Sapiens brains and Homo Neanderthal brains show that Neanderthals have a massive emotional capacity, possibly more so than humans. Spear may be a hulking killing machine, but we can see that he feels so deeply and profoundly as well. He’s deeply sensitive, to himself and those around him, even when that includes hordes of barbaric ape men or a zombie monstrosity.
Very interesting, thanks for the response!
Given his reaction to seeing the Apeman who he was fighting dead on the ground by arrows. He does feel shock.
That would also mean that anger and fear sensations would also be much stronger, which explains… quite a lot.
With a premise like "zombie dinosaur", Plague of Madness has no right being as genuinely unsettling as it is.
It sounds ridiculous in theory hahaha
I like the comparison of the deaths at the end of Plague of Madness and The Night Feeder. The same deaths, one though the characters feel remorse, and terror at the sight. The other, no pity, no remorse, just the understanding that it had it coming
I agree we've been so flooded with normal zombies just meh destroy the brain/decapitation same ole same ole what the devil are we supposed to do to a zombie dinosaur lol
It's nice to see a mature cartoon outside of comics and anime that isn't a straight up comedy, especially on TV.
For sure, it's cartoons like this that prove western animation can have an adult audience without appealing to the lowest common denominator (raunchy Family Guy rip offs lol)
That’s what I don’t get with adult cartoons. Why does it all have to be comedy? The only ones I know that are not comedies are heavy metal, wizards, lord of the rings, and a few more from the 80s and late 70s.
Can't really think of any either, honestly. Maybe the Constantine animated features. Unfortunately comedy is easier to rerun, easier to produce and nobody in Hollywood thinks cartoons can be anything other than for kids or man-children.
He has another show coming. Hope it doesn't slow Primal's production too much.
He's also working on a Popeye movie (it has been revived) and two adult animated movies for Sony Animation.
@@brendanmilburn9067 That's awesome. I was super bummed when the Popeye movie was cancelled. Can't wait for the adult focused ones, they're no doubt gonna be amazing.
This is what we want from adult swim
@Pedro Ortega Amen.
@Pedro Ortega Same.
@Pedro Ortega ok I’m gonna say it. Rick and Morty is a good show...but it isn’t a great show.
There are genuinely well done emotional scenes and beautiful alien universes, but they rely too much on reference humor, an overly cynical viewpoint to the point of faux nihilism (which is why the 13 year olds love it so much), and a confused message.
Rick is a miserable loser who uses his intellect to hide his sadness, so why are there episodes like vindicators where he is shown to be justified?
Also Vindicators was a fucking terrible episode, if you want a deconstruction of the Superhero genre, watch Invincible, the Boys, or even The Tick.
It would have fit the message of the show better if the team were true heroes and Rick was just projecting his shitty view of the world onto them, only to realize he was in the wrong at the end.
You know...like they did with all the great emotional episodes that everyone remembers?
TLDR you right, Primal is better than Rick and Morty.
@Pedro Ortega Final Space and Primal are the only best shows on Adult Swim.
@@stingerjohnny9951 So is Final Space. That show is also a million times better than Rick and Morty.
Tartakovsky’s genius I think is that he remembers animation is a visual medium where Show don’t tell is the most critical element to get right and he does it spades.
Hear me out, but I think a prehistoric silent action series like Primal is the perfect kind of template to revive 50-Foot Woman. Imagine how sick a giant cavewoman putting a dinosaur in a headlock would be
Sorry for the late response, but true tbh!
We got something like that
Primal is genuinely such a beautiful show, I loved the entire thing, so godamn difficult to watch in Australia though, seriously finding it was a bloody ordeal lol
I'm so happy someone's talking about this show
For real, unappreciated as hell.
Primal proved that adult animation doesn’t always have to be a cringy sitcom.
*Season 2 was just as good if not BETTER than Season 1.*
I love this show one of those shows that is meant to be seen
knowing Adult Swim theyll probably cancel it right when the plot gets the juiciest but im glad they gave Gendry a shot.
Ech true, is a bit strange how he already has a new show he's working on.
I hope they don't do that but if they do he might move production to netflix
They'll probably cancel it bc he's Russian
anything tartakovsky makes is a masterpiece and i am still salty that sym bionic titan got so little recognition for such a strikingly beautiful and engaging series.
I want to see another show but with only Prehistoric creatures like say Godzilla BC, no jokes, no dialogues and only awesome Creature actions
Yeah this genre is rad! Would love to see more additions to it
@@CharlesJThomas oh yeah, the music and sound effects on Primal don't quite impress me because they are a bit rock n roll. I much prefer a more dark, heavy and fantastical like Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Lord of the Rings and Warcraft because they have a lot of dark tones inside
Every episode peeled another layer of the onion, but wow, the finale really opened up the realm of possibilities. Can't wait for season 2!
Neither can I!
We need adults animations that is not comedy.
Absolutely, only see DC drop the occasional serious movie and can''t really name any adult western animations that aren't comedy outside of those and Primal. I'm sure there are some and of course I'm not including independent creators.
@@CharlesJThomas Speaking of which, that's another thing about _PRIMAL_ that needs to be appreciated more: the animation. I can't tell you how many times I've recently got bored of DC's movies because they often animate with what is obviously TV budget, it's looks very standard and often generic and doesn't stand out as much (as well as some music soundtracks for many of them), but _PRIMAL_ pushes the boundaries more because not only is it animated by French animation studio Studio La Cachette, but you can obviously tell Adult Swim spared no expense and gave the show movie production budget (and a more memorable, kick-ass soundtrack), that's extremely rare.
Very true. DC movies kind of look like crap unfortunately, it's a shame because a lot of their shows had such artistry go into them in the past.
@@CharlesJThomas Heard of powerhouse studio? It made Castlevania, Seis Manos, and Blood of Zeus. While Netflix said these are anime, powerhouse is based in Texas and there art style felt more reminiscent of DC animation. The anime title is more of a marketing strategy to attract a specific demographic. There's also Scissor Seven based in China and it felt very different to any show made in the US and Japan.
For a second, I thought it was Korgoth of Barbaria in the thumbnail.
Primal is already a genuine masterpiece, I can not wait for season 2.
Including the first 3 episodes of season 2?
Absolutely amazing show, and to me very unique. Ultra gore? Yeah, it can be hard to watch, but the story behind the mess is worth it in my opinion (well, unless you have a true unshakable fear/ phobia of blood and guts, it's understandable to avoid entirely). I'm surprised you didn't bring up episode 8, which holds the most in story telling in season one. Heartbreaking? Absolutely, and without a single actual word spoken.
I mean I can go on and on, with each episode being unique in their own stories and being interesting all the while. To add to the night feeder episode, I liked the detail of the victims holding true fear in their eyes at the very last second. It's quick enough that you can see it and your mind fills in the blanks with possible nightmarish abominations. What is so terrifying that a sabre tooth tiger suddenly looks helpless? Or makes the biggest dino in a herd (I think they were pentaceratops and not triceratops, but they're almost the same size so I'm the only one who cares) suddenly try to run immediately after thinking of defending itself? It also helps to see the carnage while it's happening, as you feel as helpless as the dinos in distress. It's one thing seeing the aftermath or hearing it in the distance, but it's a whole other game when you see something's best efforts be wasted so easily.
Family Guy kind of took a shit on adult animation and what it could be, kind of just making it repetitive and eventually unfunny and cheap. Seth McFarlane just keeps getting paid to make the same show which is ripped off by other unfunny attempts at adult animation... which are all just family guy.
Don’t forget sym bionic Titan
Yeah!! Should've given it a shout out, came to mind but didn't find a good way to incorporate it into the video. Maybe it'll get it's own video in the future.
It is hilarious when people just call every dinosaur a T-Rex. I have an idea of what these Dinos are based on but I don’t want to be that dick who corrects people.
It's what the wiki told me, i was hoping I wasn't doing that haha
@@CharlesJThomas if you would like to know, the Dinos that killed Spear’s family I think are called Ceratosaurus and Fang is actually a bit too small to be a Rex but she could be an evolved form that lost size for intelligence, but she mostly resembles a Gorgosaurus. But I think they want a cool show over accuracy and I am not complaining 😂. Sorry if I just nerdsplained.
@@CharlesJThomas great video by the way. I enjoy these kind of breakdowns and you did it quite well 😁
Aw well I'm super pleased you liked it! I'm relatively new to this kind of thing so I'm very happy to hear that I'm doing a good job. And don't worry about nerdsplaining, I think it's rather interesting and I'm glad to know!
@@gendygoblin8391 Genndy's the one who called the dinos in episode one horned tyrannosaurs. He also said fang is a rex as well.
Episode 9 fucking enthralled me right from the get-go, but what really drove home the sheer danger of the Night Feeder to me was twofold. One, it was perfectly comfortable with diving headfirst into a herd of healthy adult triceratopses and two, it didn’t just kill its victims; it PULVERIZED THEM. With the way it hunted so boldly, with such ease, and in a way that almost no predator on Earth does, I was almost expecting the Night Feeder to be some kind of alien horror like a Xenomorph or some Lovecraftian monster.
i hate to be "that guy" but those are ceratosaurus not t rexes
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Yeah, wiki said rexes. Sorry for not doing more research! Not well versed in dinosaurs.
@@CharlesJThomas its fine mate, the models are missleading so if the wiki says rexses then i guess their rexes.
But if we’re gonna be technical about dino names… what were those vampire like creatures lol
i cried on ep 5 and ep 10
Episode 8 had me SOBBING
Saw this series on HBOmax... and I thought "meh".. but I watched the first episode and was hooked! At first I was reminded of The Maxx...
I knew it as soon as I saw this I knew it was from the samurai people . The art style is unmistakable
Primal is one of the best shows I’ve seen that’s not anime.
Recently started this series and I absolutely love it .
This show got riveted straight on and I binged it ravenously.. violent, funny, heartbreaking, visually beautiful and elegant, gory and smart. And I am a first generation Star Wars “toxic fan”.
Amazing storytelling..
Everything Hollywood isn’t able to achieve anymore.
Loved it.
I just binged both seasons and this was some of the greatest storytelling I've ever seen. The emotion in every episode was palpable. From the mammoths to the rabies afflicted brontosaurus, just incredible. I've always loved the thought of "every frame a painting" and Primal exemplifies it. I could pick a dozen shots in each episode that would look fantastic framed. A masterpiece.
Primal is hands down one of the best animated shows ever and a work of art. You don't just watch it... You experience it. I stumbled across it without really knowing anything about it and was blown away by its depth.
Remember how Miramax destroyed The Theif and Cobbler. The suits couldn't stand all that nuance and pantomime.
ever seen Homeanimations? Its a Russian UA-cam Channel of Cartoons about tanks. The creator strart by not having any speech because he only knew Russian and most his fan base including myself do not understand Russian. Tho recently he started to do some Russian with english sub but his most popular video doesn't and have over 300 million views.
This is gotta be by far the most greatest adult swim show I've ever seen the visuals the animation is so beautiful And I like the chemistry of Spear and fang it's like wandering Sylvia but an adult show
Genndy Tartakovsky is such an inspirational artist. His work has had a big influence on a story I've been working on.
Can believe it took me this long to watch this show… I’m hooked!!!
This series is indeed the definition of adult animation.
Certainly is!
Yes
Sad part is if this show came out when i was 5 i would of still loved it i was not a shelter chiled fuck i was watching shit like saveing private ryan and starship troopers at that age hell i remeber the first fatal frame... That game scared the shit out of me as a kid 😂
That wasn't the whole first season. Wheres the rest?
Can’t believe you didn’t bring up the witch episode. It was heart wrenching.
This show was perfection
Let us know when and where we'll be able to purchase the Spear & Fang action figures!
And yes... Spear had BETTER be able to ride Fang!
This is what ANIMATION should be. The distinction between "adult" animation and "regular" animation should not be contrasted. Its an artistic medium with its streinghts that should be utilized by everyone in the industry, "its just a kids show" is an excuse of someone who cannot or refuses to raise their standards.
If you enjoy this, you may really like Conan the Barbarian - by which I mean the nearly hundred year old short stories and founding entry into the swords and sorcery genre.
Season 2 review
This series def has that samurai jack feel. Complete, deeply emotional stories with zero dialogue.
Well, the Animaniacs revival on Hulu had vocal dialogue.
Episode 5 is some of the most violent episodes I’ve ever seen on tv.
This show gave me nostalgia on episode 1
Fang is not a t rex.
Gonna dino-nerd out for a moment here. They aren't Triceratops, they are Styracosaurs that were slaughtered by the mystery beast... Fang is probably a Lythronax Argestes and the "horned therapods" are probably Ceratosaurs... not that any of them existed at the same time, but that's irrelevant. Deff Styracosaurs though
I remember reading that the ceretopsids in that episode resembled Xenoceratops and I can honestly see the resemblance
Wow. Half of what you said is dead wrong.
1. Those ceratopsians are not Styracosaurus. They are a completely fictional species that takes inspiration from several real-life ceratopsians.
2. The red theropods are not ceratosaurus. They are simply a fictional species of tyrannosaur with horns.
Matthew 25:31-46 New International Version (NIV)
The Sheep and the Goats
31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’
44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’
45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’
46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
They can do way better with the animation it looks like a cartoon from the 80s
👉 That's the point.
It has a Hanna Barbara nostalgia to it but for an adult audience.
The cartoons of the 80's were epic.
@@teamexpress851 dude I decided to watch it but to really watch it and is fucking awesome! Super good ❤🔥🦖
Fang is no T-Rex. She is something small that looks like a T-Rex. But i'm not sure which since there are many kinds.
Anyone i have seen a real T-Rex skull and its much bigger then fang's. Just the smallest theeth are the size of a banana but most of Fang's teeth are more like the size of a thumb. Except for the big one but that one doesnt look like a banada, T-Rex teeth really do look like bananas.
Fang is a T-Rex, or at the very least is based on a T-Rex. End of story.
@@kade-qt1zu No, there are many kinds of carnivor dinos who looks like a T-Rex but are not all the same size. The T-Rex was the biggest kind, bigger then the adult carnivore that ate Fang's babies. Fang is one of the smaller ones. Dont remember its name tho, would have to look it up.
What a wonderful and beautiful show. The show makes me care for the cave man and dinosaur. The animation, colours and music all are outstanding. This gets 10/10 not one sour note in this series.
Everyone praising this show like theres no tomorrow when its more of a kids show then an actual kids show, everything is so blatantly forced down your throat that its impossible to miss what they are trying to make you think, make you feel.
I could watch AS revival of samurai jack without sound and would get whats happening on screen and it would probably be more interesting.
i had high hopes but it really is a show for cavemen.
Is your supposition that it’s boring to fully understand the story someone is telling? I hope my question doesn’t come across as defensive. It’s okay to have a different interpretation of something like this, and you’re the first I’ve noticed, so I’m interested in what you have to say. I, personally, find it quite powerful that Tartakovsky is able to evoke his message to the majority of his audience.
There's always an asshole who tries to ruin shows for other people trying to control what people should watch
Meh, to each their own. Don't like the show, don't watch it.
More for the rest of us to enjoy.
As I kid I remember sneak watching adult swim 😂 I’m 32 now 🤯🤯🤯 I’m happy it’s kept it’s way. This was very well made. The emotions you feel, and I mean it taps into ALL emotions with no dialogue expect the last episode 🥺 chef’s kiss 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 I’m here for the cave person and Dino duo ❤️