What Happens to Pratt in American Primeval?

Viewers are curious to know what happened to Jacob Pratt (Dane DeHaan) in American Primeval—is he alive or dead? The western drama series’ final episode features Isaac Reid’s attempts to save Sarah from the bounty hunters. Meanwhile, Pratt continues his journey of retrieving his wife, Abish. However, in the final moments, he commits a shocking mistake and does the unthinkable, leaving fans curious about his fate.

Here are details on what happens with Pratt in American Primeval.

Does Pratt die in American Primeval?

Jacob Pratt shoots himself and dies in American Primeval.

Throughout the series, Pratt is driven by the sole motive of finding his wife, Abish, at all costs, who he believes is held hostage. He, along with Brother Cook, sets out on a mission to track her down. However, in his search, Pratt is met with several challenges, including betrayals by close ones, turning him furious.

Pratt later collaborates with Brother Bill to hatch a plan to save Abish. Consequently, they decide to attack the tribe while finding out his wife’s location. However, when they execute their attack, she teams up with her new family, the Shoshone tribe, to beat their enemies.

Unaware of Abish being in the altercation, Jacob Pratt does the unthinkable. Through his own hands, he shoots his wife, whom he had been desperate to find throughout the series. Before Pratt realizes his mistake, it’s too late and Abish lies dead. This turns him insane, making it hard for him to believe that he killed his soulmate with his own hands.

As Pratt’s life’s ultimate motto was only to reunite with Abish, he is now left with no purpose and no family. He is filled with anger, guilt, and grief, unable to decide on what to do. Thus, Pratt decides to shoot himself, ending his life, and reuniting with his wife in the afterlife.