Forget your weekend plans to binge 'exceptional' Netflix thriller
Even for me – whose job it is to watch TV for a living – it feels like every week there is a new 'gripping' series that has spurned out of nowhere, adding to your already long watchlist.
But in a frenzied sea of suspenseful mystery, one show is standing tall amongst its competitors, and that is none other than Eric Bana's Untamed.
This six-part detective drama created by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith follows the journey of Kyle Turner (Bana) as he attempts to piece together who killed the young woman we see tumble off a cliff in the first scene.
Set in Yosemite National Park, the limited series offers an assessment of the human condition, showcasing how animalistic we can be when pushed into corners.
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Described by Metro's very own TV critic as 'the best show of 2025', fans and critics are raving over it.
Writing on X, @CSForgey said: 'Phenomenal work and gorgeously shot. Selfishly I hope Kyle's journey continues in another series. He's like a broken Atticus Finch of a hero.'
@nigelh_nigel added: 'Thoroughly enjoyed it. Spectacular scenery, those waterfalls….wow!!! Second series please.'
Commenting on imdB, kurtdralle said: 'The best detective series since the first True Detective. Could not stop watching from the first minute of the series. This is excellent show with great setting and actors and plot.'
BudoSenpai also wrote: 'Bana delivers an intense performance, embodying both vulnerability and strength, while Santiago adds emotional depth with her portrayal, creating a strong chemistry that will draw you into the story.'
Meanwhile, Rebecca Nicholson from the Guardian described it is a 'blunt force thriller' that is 'very easy on the eye'.
Some viewers, including Nicholson, did point out that there is a lack of depth.
Bparkerprivat on imdB described it as 'visually beautiful' but said content-wise it was 'tame'.
Another viewer, Ivan_Lilo argued: 'The pacing is a little off, it feels somewhat rushed, with key plot developments and character arcs lacking exploration, which will tend to leave you wanting more depth.
An official synopsis of the series on Netflix reads: 'In the vast expanse of Yosemite National Park, a woman's death draws a federal agent into lawless terrain — where nature obeys no rules but its own.'
Untamed's success comes after another 'compelling' mystery thriller soared up the Netflix chart after all 6 episodes dropped. More Trending
The French mystery series, Under A Dark Sun, is said to promise a 'heartfelt' and 'suspenseful' experience for viewers.
The show follows runaway single mother Alba Mazier (Ava Baya) whose boss, Arnaud Lasserre (Thibault De Montalembert), is killed 'just hours into starting her new job'.
Now the main suspect, she becomes intertwined in a conspiracy full of 'deep-rooted secrets and morally grey decisions'.
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