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‘Untamed’ Debuts on Netflix with 83% Rotten Tomatoes Rating

Critics have praised its layered characters, meticulous detective work, raw wilderness backdrop and restrained storytelling.

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Eric Bana as Kyle Turner.
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Overview

  • All six episodes of Untamed, starring Eric Bana as Special Agent Kyle Turner, began streaming on Netflix on July 17.
  • The six-episode limited series was co-written by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith and merges procedural investigation with themes of trauma, isolation and survival.
  • Reviewers have highlighted standout performances from Bana, Sam Neill and Rosemarie DeWitt alongside the show’s methodical pacing and character depth.
  • Untamed’s concise format and immersive setting earned it an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting broad critical approval.
  • Though set in Yosemite National Park, the series was filmed in British Columbia as part of Netflix’s strategy to produce star-led limited dramas in striking natural landscapes.