Primal, the acclaimed animated series by Genndy Tartakovsky, continues its dark and visceral journey. Episode 2 of the third season officially premieres this Sunday, January 18, 2026, promising to continue the story after an impactful start. The protagonist Spear, who met a heroic end in the previous season, returns to life through dark methods, but is now merely a weapon without a will of its own, which completely redefines his journey. The new phase of the series explores deep themes such as identity, instinct, and the consequences of meddling with dark forces, maintaining the raw essence that captivated fans.
Spear’s return happened in a most unconventional way in the first episode, titled ‘Vengeance of Death’. Thanks to black magic rituals performed by an elder survivor of a massacre, the warrior was brought back. However, due to this evil origin, he was transformed into an empty vessel, a mere extension of the sorcerer’s will. With the death of the magician, control was lost, leaving Spear paralyzed until dawn, when he began to move on his own. Thus, the episode premiering now should follow his first steps in this new, instinctive, and dangerous existence.
The broadcast for Brazil will be on the Adult Swim channel, with the time adapted to the local time zone. While in the US the episode airs at 11:30 PM (Eastern Time), fans here need to pay attention to the conversion to Brasília Time. The third season of Primal will have a total of 10 episodes, following the channel’s traditional weekly release format. Therefore, after the premiere of this second chapter, eight episodes will remain to conclude the saga in 2026, ensuring many hours of high-quality animation and intense storytelling.
What to expect from the new chapter of the series?
Without a master to command him, Spear’s journey in episode 2 will be guided purely by survival instinct. Viewers will be able to witness how being a mindless weapon affects his way of confronting dangers and interacting with the world around him. Furthermore, the episode should expand the context of the post-apocalyptic environment in which the story takes place, introducing new threats and possible allies. The big question looming is whether the character will have flashes of his former self or if he will act only with the raw ferocity of a force reborn from darkness.
The unique art direction and the practically dialogue-free narrative, trademarks of Genndy Tartakovsky, continue to be the pillars of the series. For Brazilian fans, expectations are high, as Primal manages to convey deep emotions through its fluid animation and masterfully choreographed action scenes. Thus, the episode premiering in January is not just another chapter, but the continuation of a singular visual and narrative experience in the world of adult animation.
