DVD review: Primeval Vol. 2
New characters arrive in the second volume of “Primeval,” which contains the third season of the U.K. production. (The first two seasons are available in “Primeval Vol. 1.”)
Joining the Anomaly Research Centre this season are Egyptologist Sarah Page (Laila Rouass) and security leader Becker (Ben Mansfield). “Primeval” features Nick Cutter (Douglas Henshall) and his team of scientists who investigate time anomalies that allow gates to the past and future to open, and often-dangerous people and creatures to come through. The dinosaurs that often appear are dynamically portrayed; credit that to series’ co-creator is Tim Haines (“Walking With the Dinosaurs”).
Cutter’s team is attempting to track and close the anomalies. Until it can, the team must stop the dinosaurs and other creatures from running wild throughout England.
Cutter began investigating the anomalies in a search for his wife, Helen (Juliet Aubrey). But Helen is working at cross purposes with Nick, as she believes his actions will lead to an apocalyptic future they’ve both seen. Helen’s determination to save the planet — but perhaps not humanity — puts Cutter’s team at risk.
Police officer Danny Quinn (Jason Flemyng) encounters the team at a thought-haunted house where his brother was killed. Quinn becomes a catalyst as the 10-episode season progresses.
The team faces threats from the government and Helen, but there is time for romance between fresh-faced Connor (Andrew-Lee Potts) and spirited Abby (Hannah Spearritt).
Extras include an interview with Douglas Henshall that recaps the first two seasons, and a featurette on creature creation.
— Matthew Price
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