Overview
- Untamed, a six-episode Netflix limited series starring Eric Bana as National Park Service agent Kyle Turner, has led global TV charts since its July 17 release.
- Critics have praised its blend of procedural intrigue and character-driven drama, contributing to strong viewer ratings and a solid Rotten Tomatoes score.
- Although set in Yosemite National Park, production took place in remote British Columbia locations because of limited summer access to the real park.
- Netflix has not confirmed a second season, even as Bana and the showrunners have discussed hypothetical continuations in other national parks.
- As part of Netflix’s push into star-led limited dramas, Untamed’s success highlights the streamer’s strategy to invest in premium original thrillers.