This Extraordinary Animated Show Has Maintained 100% on RT for 3 Seasons – It's Time to Binge It

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal is a series without dialogue, names, or conventional plot arcs. Yet it has maintained a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes throughout all three seasons.

The legendary animator, who brought the world Samurai Jack, proves once again that visual language can be more expressive than words.

As the third season nears its finale, even devoted fans are surprised: primitive humans give way to zombies, and the plot delves into fantasy depths that initially seem insane. But Tartakovsky knows what he's doing.

What Is 'Primal' About?

A Neanderthal man loses his family when a dinosaur eats his wife and children. Obsessed with revenge, he tracks down the predator, but accidentally encounters a female Tyrannosaurus rex whose cubs have just been killed.

These two lonely creatures, driven by pain and rage, join forces to survive in a world where every day is a battle for life. Gradually, a bond develops between them that transcends instinct.

The second season introduces a human character: Mira, an escaped captive whom the main characters rescue and then immediately lose. Their search for her leads the Neanderthal and the dinosaur to advanced civilizations.

Why Is 'Primal' Such a Special and Unique Adult Animated Series?

In Primal, the absence of dialogue isn't just a stylistic choice, it's a fundamental statement. Emotions can be conveyed through a roar, a gaze, trembling fur, or the babbling of a brook. The series' sound design is an art form in itself.

Tartakovsky pays attention to the smallest details, such as the sound of rain pattering on a dinosaur's skin, the crackling of a fire, and the crunch of snow underfoot. These details immerse the viewer in the world to a level unmatched by other multi-million-dollar blockbusters.

At the same time, Primal is incredibly brutal – blood flows freely, limbs are torn off with enviable regularity, and character deaths are depicted without sentimentality.

However, this brutality serves the central idea that, in the face of mortal danger, any creature returns to its primal roots and sheds the mask of civilization.

'Primal' Is a Rare Show That Maintains Its High Standard Throughout All Three Seasons

The third season could have collapsed under the weight of expectations, but Tartakovsky surprises us once again. By turning the main character into a zombie, he doesn't lose any philosophical depth – in fact, he adds a new layer.

The ruthless world of Primal expands to include giant flies, demonic creatures from the dungeons, and references to Dune, Aladdin, and The Lion King.

While the first two seasons explored survival in the wilderness and clashes with civilization, the third delves into mysticism and fantasy without losing its core value: storytelling without words.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Primal'?

• Primal has 100% from critics and 89% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.6/10.

Where to Watch 'Primal'?

Primal is available to stream on HBO Max.