Episode 7 of Primal Season 3, fittingly titled “Heart of the Undead,” was the most emotionally devastating chapters of the series. Instead of explosive battles and relentless action, the episode slows down to focus on something far more haunting - identity, isolation, and emotional suffering. It is a story about remembering who you were, only to realise that the world no longer sees you the same way.
At the centre of this haunting journey stands Spear, or rather, the undead version of him. After episodes of wandering as a mindless creature, Spear finally regains fragments of his past, slowly piecing together who he once was. But this awakening comes at a terrible cost. The return of memory does not bring comfort. Instead, it brings heartbreak.
Rejected by the Living
When Spear stumbles into a human village, hope flickers briefly. Perhaps this is where he will find safety, warmth, and connection, but that fragile hope is quickly crushed. The villagers respond with fear, violence, and cruelty. They treat him like a monster ripped from a nightmare, pelting him with stones, hurling spears, and chasing him away as if he were an abomination.
The scene is painful to watch; there is no hesitation in their rejection, no curiosity, no compassion, only terror. Spear becomes a living symbol of what they fear most: death that refuses to stay buried. The brutality of their reaction mirrors the age-old human instinct to destroy what we do not understand.
Perhaps the most devastating moment comes when Fang, his longtime companion, also recoils from him. She snarls, growls, and keeps her distance, unable to recognise the soul behind the decayed flesh. Watching Fang turn away from Spear feels like emotional devastation layered on top of physical exile. In that moment, Spear is utterly alone, unwanted by humans and unrecognised by the creature who once trusted him without question.
A Reflection of Loss
One of the episode’s most haunting sequences unfolds near a roaring waterfall. Spear gazes into the reflection of the rushing water, confronting the monstrous form he has become. The man he once was, brave, determined, compassionate, is now hidden beneath rot and decay.
The silent anguish in his eyes says more than words ever could. There is shame, disbelief, sorrow, and rage tangled together, this scene captures the brutal reality of identity loss: remembering who you were while being trapped in a body that no longer represents you. It is a visual metaphor for alienation, grief, and self-rejection.
The show has always excelled at emotional storytelling without dialogue, but this moment stands among its most powerful achievements. It reminds viewers that Primal is not merely about survival, it is about what it means to remain human in an inhuman world.
Mira’s Unbreakable Resolve
While Spear wrestles with despair, Mira continues her relentless journey to find him. Injured, exhausted, and pregnant, she pushes forward despite the warnings, the dangers, and even Fang’s resistance. Her determination transforms her into the emotional backbone of this episode.
Every step she takes reflects unwavering loyalty; she refuses to abandon Spear, regardless of what he has become. Even with a battered ankle and the looming risks to herself and her unborn child, Mira refuses to turn back. Her resolve speaks volumes about her strength, not just physical, but emotional and moral.
There is something profoundly moving about her journey. In a world filled with brutality, Mira represents hope, love, and commitment. She embodies the belief that connection transcends fear and that love does not disappear when appearances change, her defiant gaze toward Fang says everything; nothing will stop her from finding Spear.
A Bond Under Threat
Fang’s reaction to Spear introduces a complex emotional tension. Is she unable to recognise him, or does her animal instinct detect death and decay, overriding memory? The show leaves this ambiguous, deepening the emotional impact.
There is an underlying sense that Fang is torn, confused by Mira’s persistence, unsettled by Spear’s presence, yet slowly sensing that something deeper is at play. Meanwhile, Fang’s children represent quiet hope. Their existence suggests that Spear still has unseen allies, even when the world appears hostile.
Relationships once built on instinct and loyalty now stand on uncertain ground, mirroring Spear’s own fractured identity.
A Quiet Episode with Heavy Weight
Unlike previous episodes packed with chaos and combat, Episode 7 takes a slower, more introspective approach. Action takes a backseat to emotional storytelling; this deliberate pacing allows the audience to fully absorb Spear’s suffering and Mira’s perseverance.
Rather than battles against monstrous creatures, the true conflict here is internal - loneliness, rejection, and despair. It is an episode about emotional endurance, about surviving heartbreak when survival itself feels meaningless.
In the final moments, Spear stumbles into another violent confrontation, reminding us that even in death, peace is denied to him. Chaos follows him relentlessly, as though the universe itself refuses to grant him rest.
The Illusion of Safety
Although tension surrounds Mira and her unborn child, viewers know from previous flash-forward scenes that they ultimately survive. The knowledge softens some of the suspense, but it does not lessen the emotional weight of her journey. Instead, it allows the story to focus more deeply on the psychological struggle rather than mere survival. The real danger is separation, emotional collapse, and the loss of identity.
The Cruel Irony of Memory
Perhaps the greatest tragedy of the episode is that Spear regains his memories only to suffer more deeply. Awareness becomes punishment. He understands his isolation, he recognises rejection, and he comprehends the love he has lost and the possibility that he may never reclaim it.
In a world where survival often depends on instinct and brutality, memory becomes a curse. It transforms physical pain into emotional agony, and yet, despite everything, Spear continues forward; his persistence reflects the core spirit of Primal: survival is not merely about living.
Final Thoughts
“Heart of the Undead” stands as one of the most emotionally resonant episodes in Primal’s entire run. It strips away spectacle and replaces it with vulnerability, sorrow, and resilience. Through haunting visuals and quiet storytelling, the episode reminds us that sometimes the deepest wounds are invisible.
It is an episode that lingers long after the screen fades to black - a haunting meditation on love, loss, and the unbearable weight of memory. As the season races toward its end, we want to ask: can Spear ever truly reclaim his place in a world that no longer recognises him?
Only time and pain will tell!
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