10 Reasons Why I Loved Primeval

So, Primeval has finished. Six episodes is all you get in the UK for a first series, but apparently a second series has been commisioned.

I was very surprised how much I enjoyed this show. I was expecting it to be sub-standard Jurassic Park, especially after the let-down that was Torchwood. But I really, honestly liked it, quite a lot.

So here are my 10 Reasons Why I Loved Primeval

1. It had Monsters! TV standard CGI SFX, but still not bad, and different every week.


2. It didn't take itself too seriously.


3. It had self referential geeky jokes, not all the time, but now and again.


4. They killed a character. Always a good sign.


5. Hannah from S-Club appeared in her underwear because of a genius plot contrivance.


6. It had a cliff hanger ending to the series, with time continium changes. I love a bit of time travelling nonsense.


7. It didn't hang about on the plot front, that's what only having six episodes makes you do.


8. It had characters I liked. Ben Miller gets a special shout for being a witty, slimy government official.


9. It was shown on Saturday tea time.


10. It used contemporary music throughout the series. Lets rock!