If you’re looking for a smart, fast-paced mystery that won’t eat up your whole weekend, “Untamed” might be your next Netflix obsession. Premiering July 17, this six-episode thriller stars Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, a National Park Service special agent pulled into a chilling murder investigation in the remote backcountry of Yosemite.
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From the writer of “The Revenant”, “Untamed” combines breathtaking wilderness with a gripping, emotionally charged story. It’s not just about solving a murder—it’s about reckoning with the past, the weight of personal choices, and the unforgiving nature of, well, nature itself.
Bana brings a quiet intensity to Turner, a man haunted by his past and suddenly faced with a case that hits dangerously close to home. As the investigation unfolds, he’s forced to confront more than just a killer—he has to face the parts of himself he’s tried to leave behind.
The supporting cast adds even more depth: Lily Santiago plays a former LAPD officer hoping for a fresh start, Rosemarie DeWitt brings emotional complexity as Turner’s ex-wife, Sam Neill commands the screen as Turner’s mentor, and Wilson Bethel keeps you guessing as a brooding wildlife officer with his own secrets.
Visually, “Untamed” is stunning. The Yosemite landscape isn’t just a backdrop—it’s an active, unpredictable force that adds both beauty and tension to every scene. Each episode peels back another layer of the mystery, all while revealing more about the characters and the emotional stakes at play.
With just six tightly written episodes, “Untamed” is perfect for a weekend binge. It’s ideal for fans of moody, character-driven thrillers like “Broadchurch” or “The Fall”, but with the added thrill of survivalist drama and the raw power of the great outdoors.
And while it wraps up its main story, there’s enough left unsaid to leave the door open for more—if viewers demand it.
