Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal

About Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal is an American animated television series that debuted in 2019 on Adult Swim. The show features the unlikely friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur, as they struggle to survive in a ruthless world. With no dialogue, the stories are told entirely through the power of visual storytelling and raw emotion.

Making / Production

The series was created by the renowned animator Genndy Tartakovsky, famous for his work on 'Dexter's Laboratory' and 'Samurai Jack'. Tartakovsky and his team's mission was to go back to the basics of animation, telling a story through visuals, sound and emotion. The show is produced by Cartoon Network Studios and Williams Street.

Actors

• Aaron LaPlante: The voice actor brings life to the show's main character, the Caveman 'Spear'. Even without dialogues, LaPlante effectively captures the essence of the character through grunts and screams.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Primal' stands out for having no dialogues at all, relying purely on the power of visual storytelling.
• The series is set in a fantastical prehistoric world, imagining a time where both man and dinosaur were contemporaries.

Awards

The series was widely appreciated and recognised for its bold storytelling style. It won the award for Outstanding Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production at the 47th Annie Awards in 2020. Moreover, it won the award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• Since there's no dialogue, there aren't any traditional quotes in the series. However, the series uses visual events, poignant moments, and gut-wrenching action to evoke emotions and tell its story.

Music, Soundtrack

• The series' music is composed by Tyler Bates, known for his work on 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'John Wick'.
• The soundtrack plays a crucial role in the series, filling the silence and enhancing the tension.