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The ITV chequebook was waved very firmly in the direction of Primeval, a big-budget prime-time Saturday rival to the success of the BBC’s Doctor Who. But unlike some efforts to buy big ratings, there’s actually a lot of entertainment throughout the episodes here that make up the complete first series.
The crux of the programme surrounds a series of strange creatures from both the future and the past who appear to be roaming around in the present day. So what’s going on? And what can be done about the dinosaur-esque creatures, big insects and assorted parasitic lifeforms that are suddenly roaming the Earth? That’s where Nick Cutter and his team come in, and the fun really begins.
A surprisingly human action-drama, Primeval clearly draws influence from the BBC’s megahit, and while it never really threatens to rival it, it is nonetheless a good show in its own right. The special effects are suitably smart, but there’s also, more importantly, a half-decent script at the heart of things, and that really does help lift the show.
Already commissioned for a second series, these maiden adventures for the Primeval team offer some rollicking entertainment and plenty of rewatch value. And with that in mind, this complete first season is a smart buy. --Jon Foster
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have just preordered Primeval and can't wait for it to arrive. Of the 4 episodes that I have seen so far it has been really great TV. A fab cast (with Dougie Henshall - one for the ladies, and Hannah from S Club for the kids), excellent special effects and a really good story. It's the perfect thing to watch with all the family, the kids love it! I can't believe it is only 6 episodes long - what a shame. Good to see that the DVD includes a behind the scenes feature which I look forward to seeing.
I think Primeval is great. If you or your kids liked Prehistoric Park you'll love this, it's just as good but with a better story.
Bring on series 2!
I think Primeval is great. If you or your kids liked Prehistoric Park you'll love this, it's just as good but with a better story.
Bring on series 2!
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I didn't expect a great deal from Primeval which is perhaps one of the reasons why I now find myself pleasantly surprised by it. The casting is excellent and storylines, although sometimes far-fetched, are enjoyable. For those who are keen to compare it to Doctor Who and Torchwood, I must say I personally don't think it's similar to either of them. At the end of the day, Primeval was never going to be groundbreaking - and, to its credit, I don't think it sets out to be anything of the sort - but it is a great piece of telly fluff that'll certainly keep me tuned for series two.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am surprised at how much I have enjoyed the first season of Primeval. I expected to see another TV series that relies solely on special effects and nothing else. Primeval is not like that. You get to know the characters very quickly, each having a distinct personality that grows as the episodes progress. The story lines are simple but not that simple that you get bored and lose interest. I would be happy to recommend this series to anyone and look forward to the adventures ahead.
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Unmissable!
Primeval was awesome really, here is my run down of series ratings because i have watched each series roughly three times
SERIES 1 - 4/5
SERIES 2 - 5/5... Read more
SERIES 1 - 4/5
SERIES 2 - 5/5... Read more
Published 12 days ago by 45678910
It begins in the Forest of Dean...
Ever since I was a child I loved prehistory, giant bugs, dinosaurs that roamed the Earth, and every other monster that lived before the dawn of man. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Riffan
primevil
from the television series. very good set, keeps the grand children entertained, and if i'm honest the adults too ! Read more
Published 4 months ago by wizz
Dino-tastic!
I admit that bought this for it's low price.I enjoyed it first time around and thought it would be a good addition to my collection ( if it was naff it was going on ebay! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Flix
Silly Fun
I bought this for my 8 year old as she was stuck for something to watch in the DR Who interlude. She was too young for this when it was first out, but her older cousins recommended... Read more
Published 10 months ago by F Ferguson
Primeval series one the best
Primeval is probably one of the best televesion series I've ever had. It was so good I mistook the episodes for movies. I love this series of Primeval. Read more
Published 15 months ago by reheela
Another prime time SF written for kids
Watched a few episodes of this now on DVD. Disappointingly and in a similar fashion to Torchwood and, let's face it, Doctor Who, this appears to have been written with children in... Read more
Published 17 months ago by David Poulet
poor effort
A popular, but poor British effort at Sci Fi. Later series do improve but this first series gets off on shaky ground. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. M. Potter
ONLY JUST HEARD OF IT! WATCHED IT ALL IN ONE DAY! PRIMEVAL IS AWESOME!
PRIMEVAL is an awesome futuristic/prehistoric TV series. There has been four so far, and the first ios amazing! Read more
Published 17 months ago by G. Stephenson
brilliant
Primeval is one of the best british shows ever, I bought all 3 series and hope to get the next series when they preview in 2011 - I am so pleased someone had the brains to take up... Read more
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