LOS ANGELES—Eric Bana delivers a powerhouse performance in Netflix's gripping new limited series "Untamed," a meticulously crafted mystery-thriller set against the breathtaking yet treacherous backdrop of Yosemite National Park. Premiering July 18, the six-episode show marks a standout entry in the detective genre.
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Bana stars as Kyle Turner, a stoic and deeply troubled Special Agent for the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB). His solitary existence is upended when a woman's body plummets from the iconic El Capitan. Turner ruthlessly commandeers the investigation, clashing with local rangers, including Chief Ranger Paul Souter (Sam Neill).
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Forced to partner with rookie ranger and single mother Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago), Turner's abrasive demeanor masks a sharp intellect that uncovers critical evidence others miss. He quickly deduces "Jane Doe #1711" was murdered before the fall and hunted within the park's vast wilderness – a crime scene spanning a million acres.
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As Turner and Vasquez navigate the immense terrain and complex clues to identify the victim and her killer, slivers of Turner’s own traumatic past emerge, raising doubts about his stability. Created by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, "Untamed" masterfully weaves the park's stunning beauty with a dark narrative exploring secrets, human frailty, and the quest for redemption.
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"Untamed transcends typical crime procedurals," notes the review, praising its deep character layers and unique setting. Bana embodies Turner's torment and tenacity, while Santiago provides a compelling counterpoint as the eager yet guarded Vasquez. Sam Neill and Rosemarie DeWitt (as Turner's ex-wife) add further depth to the ensemble.
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More than just a whodunit, "Untamed" is a profound assessment of justice, control, and the raw human impulses revealed under pressure. Anchored by Bana’s "outstanding" lead performance, the series offers a suspenseful, visually stunning, and emotionally resonant journey into the wild – and into the darkest corners of the human heart.
"Untamed" is streaming now on Netflix.
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