Thu Jul 17 07:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the THR review of Netflix’s “Untamed”:
**Netflix’s “Untamed” a Solid, if Clichéd, Mystery in Yosemite Setting**
Netflix’s new six-episode thriller, “Untamed,” co-created by Mark L. Smith, aims for a “Yellowstone”-esque audience with its Western-infused Americana mystery set in Yosemite National Park. Starring Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, a grizzled Investigative Services Branch special agent, the series opens with a gripping scene: a body falling from El Capitan. Turner, partnered with a local park ranger, Naya (Lily Santiago), investigates a case that unexpectedly ties into his past.
While the series boasts a captivating premise and the novelty of its national park setting, reviewers note that “Untamed” ultimately relies too heavily on genre clichés. Topical potential related to the park’s staffing issues and jurisdictional complexities are glossed over, and the limited number of characters makes the resolution feel rushed and overly tidy.
Despite its shortcomings, the series moves at a brisk pace, and the chemistry between Bana and Santiago provides a strong center. Sam Neill and Rosemarie DeWitt add warmth in supporting roles, though their characters are somewhat underwritten. While “Untamed” is billed as a limited series, the reviewer suggests it could benefit from a longer run and leaves viewers engaged enough to hope for a continuation.
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