LDS Church condemns Netflix's 'American Primeval' as misleading

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has publicly condemned Netflix's new series, American Primeval, for its portrayal of historical events, particularly the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the depiction of Brigham Young as a 'villainous, violent fanatic.' The Church claims the series presents a dangerous and misleading narrative that reinforces harmful stereotypes about its members. Despite the backlash, the show has received praise from audiences, boasting an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Director Peter Berg defended the series, arguing that it does not claim to be a literal recounting of historical events. He acknowledged the historical reality of the massacre but emphasized that the show takes creative liberties with its representation. The Church expressed concerns that such sensationalized storytelling can foster animosity and hinder genuine understanding of its faith and history.