Untamed (Netflix): A Murder Mystery Set Deep in Yosemite’s Wilderness

Untamed (Netflix): A Murder Mystery Set Deep in Yosemite’s Wilderness

Netflix’s new mini-series, Untamed, is a gripping murder mystery that explores both personal struggles and the wild beauty and danger of Yosemite National Park. Starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill, the six-part thriller premiered on July 17, 2025, blending natural beauty with human darkness in a riveting story that keeps audiences on edge and eager to binge-watch.

Synopsis – Untamed

In Untamed, a corpse is found at the base of El Capitan, one of Yosemite’s most recognizable and dangerous landmarks. What initially seems like a tragic accident turns out to be a more complex issue with deeper corruption beneath the surface. Eric Bana stars as Kyle Turner, a tough and emotionally damaged National Park Service special agent who is brought in to solve the case.

Partnered with rookie ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago), Turner is drawn into a world of secrets that include illegal camps, smuggling rings, and park politics. In the middle of it all is Turner’s former mentor, Chief Ranger Paul Souter (Sam Neill), whose past with Turner makes the investigation turn personal in ways neither of them anticipates.

As Turner draws closer to the truth, he is forced to face not only the case’s darkness, but also the unresolved trauma he had hoped the forest would keep buried.

Watch the official Netflix trailer for Untamed

Untamed boasts beautiful cinematography as Yosemite is a character in itself—towering, enigmatic, and intimidating. It is even worthwhile for some great performances. Bana contributes a stillness of intensity to Turner, with Sam Neill injecting depth as a man who sees service as duty and has secrets buried.

The series eschews the conventions of most crime dramas, opting instead for a focus on character, sorrow, and isolation in a location that is both lovely and savage.

Series Details

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Release Date: July 17, 2025
Episodes: 6
Created by: Mark L. Smith
Directed by: Thomas Bezucha, Nick Murphy, Neasa Hardiman
Music by: Jeff Russo
Starring: Eric Bana, Sam Neill, Lily Santiago, Wilson Bethel, Rosemarie DeWitt

Review

Untamed is the kind of show that rewards patient viewers. It starts slow in the first couple of episodes, but gradually picks up pace as it begins to unravel the layers of its storyline. It plays out like a trek across treacherous landscapes—beautiful, suspenseful, and full of surprises around every bend. If you enjoy emotionally rich thrillers with breathtaking scenery and psychological depth, this is one Netflix original you won’t want to miss.

Where to watch UNTAMED (2025)
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