A Mountain Meadows Massacre historian and a Native American leader separate fact from fiction in "American Primeval."

Netflix’s new historical drama “American Primeval” is currently the No. 1 series on the site. But how much of the show and its characters are based on the 1857 Utah War?

A dramatization of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, the Netflix limited series follows Sara Rowell (Betty Glipin), a determined mother who hires a guide named Isaac (Taylor Kit

Yes, and no. American Primeval is a work of historic fiction. Meaning, Sara and Isaac’s story is made up, as is the story of Jacob and Abish. However, the backdrop of American Primeval is based on reality.

The show's take on the real-life Mormon religious figure and politician becomes another great role for an actor you've likely seen before.

Jim Bridger, played by Shea Whigham, was a real life pioneer who built the town of Fort Bridger, which features in the series and was a real town. Brigham Young, played by Kim Coates, was also a real life figure. He was the head of the Mormon church at the time and had his own army known as the Nauvoo Legion.

There’s a new drama on everyone’s lips – and it’s based on real blood-soaked stories underpinning American history. With the action orbiting a small trading post and the wild west beyond, where was American Primeval filmed?