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Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Where You've Seen ‘Untamed' Star Eric Bana Before as He Plays Grumpy Detective Kyle Turner
A brand new series has just dropped on Netflix, and it's giving major Department Q, Yellowstone and Broadchurch vibes all in one. Untamed follows federal agent Kyle Turner (played by Eric Bana) who is pulled in to investigate the mysterious death of a woman in the wilderness of Yosemite National Park. The official log line reads: "A character-driven mystery-thriller that follows Kyle Turner (played by Bana), a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends Inman on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past." Viewers may recognize Eric thanks to his acting career that spans over 30 years. As the series ends on Netflix, here's everything you need to know about Eric Bana including his previous roles and marital status. Eric Banadinović, known professionally as Eric Bana is an Australian actor, who began his career in the sketch-comedy series Full Frontal before gaining notice in the comedy drama The Castle and the biographical crime film Chopper. Viewers may recognize Bana for performance in the war film Black Hawk Down, which came out in 2001. He is perhaps best known for playing Bruce Banner in the 2003 Hulk film. Bana has built a diverse and compelling career across film and television. He played the noble warrior Hector in the war epic Troy and took on a leading role in Steven Spielberg's historical thriller Munich in 2005. In 2009, he portrayed the villainous Nero in Star Trek, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful reboot of the sci-fi franchise. Throughout the 2010s, Bana continued to take on complex roles, including Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen in the war drama Lone Survivor and police Sergeant Ralph Sarchie in the supernatural horror film Deliver Us from Evil. He later took the title role in the true crime miniseries Dirty John, earning praise for his chilling performance. In 2020, he returned to his native Australia to star in the outback thriller The Dry. Yes, Eric Bana is married to publicist Rebecca Gleeson. They married in 1997, after Bana proposed to her on a trip to the United States, which he won from Cleo Magazine after being named their "Bachelor of the Year" in 1996. Bana and Gleeson have two children together - Klaus, who was born in 1999 and Sophia, born in 2002.
Cosmopolitan
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Where you've seen Untamed's Eric Bana before as he plays grumpy detective Kyle Turner in the Netflix series
A brand new series has just dropped on Netflix, and it's giving major Department Q, Yellowstone and Broadchurch vibes all in one. Untamed follows federal agent Kyle Turner (played by Eric Bana) who is pulled in to investigate the mysterious death of a woman in the wilderness of Yosemite National Park. The official log line reads: "A character-driven mystery-thriller that follows Kyle Turner (played by Bana), a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends Inman on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past." Viewers may recognise Bana, whose acting career spans over 30 years. As the series ends on Netflix, here's everything you need to know about Eric Bana including his previous roles and marital status. Eric Banadinović, known professionally as Eric Bana is an Australian actor, who began his career in the sketch-comedy series Full Frontal before gaining notice in the comedy drama The Castle and the biographical crime film Chopper. Viewer may recognise Bana for performance in the war film Black Hawk Down, which came out in 2001. He is perhaps best known for playing Bruce Banner in the 2003 Hulk film. Bana has built a diverse and compelling career across film and television. He played the noble warrior Hector in the war epic Troy and took on a leading role in Steven Spielberg's historical thriller Munich in 2005. In 2009, he portrayed the villainous Nero in Star Trek, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful reboot of the sci-fi franchise. Throughout the 2010s, Bana continued to take on complex roles, including Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen in the war drama Lone Survivorand police Sergeant Ralph Sarchie in the supernatural horror film Deliver Us from Evil. He later took the title role in the true crime miniseries Dirty John, earning praise for his chilling performance. In 2020, he returned to his native Australia to star in the outback thriller The Dry. Yes, Eric Bana is married to publicist Rebecca Gleeson. They married in 1997, after Bana proposed to her on a trip to the United States, which he won from Cleo Magazine after being named their "Bachelor of the Year" in 1996. Bana and Gleeson have two children together - Klaus, who was born in 1999 and Sophia, born in 2002. Untamed is available to stream on Netflix.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
John Swinney 'from age of Taggart rather than Department Q', claims Labour minister
Kirsty McNeill made the jibe about the two Scottish crime dramas in the House of Commons on Wednesday morning. John Swinney is "from the age of Taggart" rather than Department Q, a Scotland Office minister has said. Kirsty McNeill made the jibe about the two Scottish crime dramas in the House of Commons on Wednesday morning. Taggart ran from 1983 to 2010, while Department Q came out earlier this year. It comes after Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting branded the First Minister an "analogue politican" in a row over Scotland's NHS app. The comment was mentioned by Labour's Kenneth Stevenson during Scotland Office Questions. The Airdrie and Shotts MP said: "It's refreshing to have a UK Government to committed to investing in and developing AI, in comparison to John Swinney and the Scottish Government, stuck in an analogue age, unable to even provide patients and staff with a functioning NHS app." assessment. "I'm afraid the First Minister is from the age of Taggart, when what's upon us is the age of Department Q." There was little reaction from MPs in the chamber. Scottish ITV series Taggart was known as one of the UK's longest running shows. The hit programme, which had a total of 27 seasons, followed a group of detectives as they solved crimes around Glasgow. The show became well-know for lead actor Mark McManus' catchphrase, "There's been a murder. Edinburgh-based Department Q was released on Netflix at the end of May this year. It has several Scottish stars including Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Shirley Henderson, Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives. The programme follows detective Carl Morck, who sets up a cold case unit following a shooting incident in which he was badly wounded. Streeting blasted Swinney after it was announced England's NHS app it is expanding before Scotland has even managed to get its version off the ground. The UK Government announced proposals to improve England and Wales' NHS app last week - saying it would give patients a "doctor in your pocket". Scotland's version will only go on a limited trial earlier this year, with a full rollout not expected for till 2030. England's app came out six years ago and the plans will be implemented by 2028.
Boston Globe
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
This week's TV: Lena Dunham's ‘Too Much,' Bono and Sting look back at Live Aid, and more
What else clicks this week? 'Such Brave Girls,' season 2 , tonight on Hulu: British comedian and series creator Kat Sadler returns for a second season of the critics' darling. Over a dozen episodes, Sadler stars as Josie, a young woman entering art school at long last while finding love, trapped in a cash-strapped dysfunctional family triangle with her sister Billie (Lizzie Davidson, Sadler's sibling in real life) and disheveled single mother Deb (Louise Brealey). If romance is ever in the air for Josie, Deb and Billie are bound to bug spray it into oblivion. 'Ballard,' Wednesday at 9 p.m. on Prime Video: From creator and best-selling novelist Michael Connelly comes a female-driven 'Bosch' spinoff showcasing Maggie Q's action talents. Her L.A.P.D. Detective Renee Ballard, like the London sleuths in 'Department Q,' works a new cold case corps opposite Rebecca Field, John Carroll Lynch, and Michael Mosley. Titus Welliver (the onetime titular ' Advertisement ' ,' Friday on Paramount+ with Showtime: You can't keep a good serial killer down, even if he apparently ended the primary series killed by his own son. Michael C. Hall rises from the ashes, or awakens from a coma, as Dexter Morgan, with a new chance to kill and kill again. Hall brings his insidious charm to bear in a new city: New York. He wants to find his son Harrison, he wants answers — and he doesn't want to be held accountable for past bad acts. Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage join the cast, while Jack Alcott returns as Dexter's son. 'The Institute,' Sunday on MGM+: Actor Martin Freeman's son Joe plays Luke Ellis, a teen genius who awakens one day in a strange institution. Prodigies like himself, all with unique special gifts, surround the teen. If it sounds a bit like Avengers Academy, so be it, but the psychological sci-fi horror sprang from the head of novelist Steven King, who also executive produces. Standouts among the adult cast are Mary-Louise Parker ('Weeds') as the headmistress and British star Ben Barnes, recently of annoying T-Mobile commercials. 'Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World,' Sunday at 9 p.m. on CNN: On the 40th anniversary of the charitable star-packed concert to address famine in Ethiopia, CNN looks back to 1985 and the first 16-hour event, which was organized by Bob Geldof. The four-episode docuseries will include concert and backstage footage of Queen, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, and Led Zeppelin. Interspersed are interviews with performers Bono and Sting, as well as public figures George Bush and Tony Blair. The event climaxed with the famous ensemble performance of 'We Are the World,' a catchy anthem to hope, change, and the end of world hunger. Advertisement Thelma Adams is a cultural critic and the author of the best-selling historical novel 'The Last Woman Standing,' about Josephine Marcus, the Jewish wife of Wyatt Earp.
Business Upturn
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Dept. Q Season 2: Release date rumors, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on July 4, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated July 4, 2025, 12:44 IST Alright, let's talk Dept. Q . If you binged the first season on Netflix like I did, you're probably losing sleep wondering when we're getting more of Matthew Goode's grumpy, chain-smoking Carl Morck and his misfit crew of cold case solvers. That Edinburgh grit, those twisty mysteries—it's the kind of show that sticks with you. So, what's the word on Dept. Q Season 2? Any release date clues? Who's coming back? And what kind of dark, Scottish chaos can we expect? Here's everything we know so far. Has Dept. Q Season 2 Been Confirmed? As of July 2025, Netflix hasn't given the official thumbs-up for Dept. Q Season 2, but the signs are promising. The show was a global hit, dominating Netflix's Top 10 charts and earning an 86% from critics and a stellar 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It's not just numbers—fans on X are buzzing, with some posts hinting at early talks of filming, though nothing's set in stone. Netflix even pushed the series for Emmy consideration, which screams confidence in its staying power. When Could Dept. Q Season 2 Hit Screens? Trying to guess a release date without Netflix spilling the beans is like solving one of Carl's cold cases—tricky, but let's give it a shot. Season 1 took about 15 months from filming (February to June 2024) to hitting screens in May 2025. If Season 2 gets the green light by, say, December 2025, and filming starts early 2026, we could be looking at a summer 2026 drop—maybe June or July. Who's Coming Back for Season 2? If Dept. Q gets a second go, expect the core crew to return, bringing their messy, brilliant dynamic back to that dingy Edinburgh basement. Here's who's likely to show up: Matthew Goode as Carl Morck, the sarcastic, chain-smoking DCI who's still wrestling with his demons. Alexej Manvelov as Akram Salim, the Syrian refugee turned detective with a knack for cracking cases and a past that's begging for more screen time. Leah Byrne as Rose Dickson, the quick-witted DC who keeps the team grounded. Jamie Sives as James Hardy, Carl's partner who's back on duty after a life-altering injury. Kelly Macdonald as Dr. Rachel Irving, Carl's therapist with a complicated bond that's ripe for more drama. Kate Dickie as DCS Moira Jacobson, the tough-as-nails boss keeping Department Q in line. Some faces, like Chloe Pirrie's Merritt Lingard or Mark Bonnar's Stephen Burns, might not return since their stories wrapped up neatly in Season 1. That said, Pirrie told RadioTimes she'd love to come back if there's a way to weave her in. Matthew Goode, meanwhile, is all in—chatting with Yahoo UK , he geeked out about exploring Akram's life as a dad and maybe even turning him into a 'Syrian Jason Bourne' with some serious fight skills. Sounds like the cast is as invested as we are. What's the Story for Dept. Q Season 2? So, what's next for our favorite cold case squad? Season 1 adapted Jussi Adler-Olsen's The Keeper of Lost Causes , and all signs point to Season 2 tackling the second book, The Absent One (sometimes called Disgrace ). The novel dives into a 20-year-old double murder—a brother and sister case where someone's already behind bars, but Carl smells something off. The trail leads to a secretive witness who's unhoused and on the run, with some heavy-hitting enemies pulling strings behind the scenes. It's a dark, twisty tale about privilege and corruption, perfect for the show's gritty vibe. Scott Frank told Collider he wants to mix another cold case with a fresh, present-day mystery, keeping that layered storytelling that made Season 1 pop. He also loves how the team ended Season 1 'together in their shitty little basement,' so expect a tighter-knit Department Q this time around. Carl's personal life could take center stage too—his guilt over the shooting that changed Hardy's life and left a rookie dead isn't going anywhere. Plus, that 'weird throuple' dynamic at home (Goode's words, not mine) with Dr. Rachel Irving promises some juicy tension. And let's not forget Akram—fans are dying to learn more about his daughters and his past, which could add a heartfelt punch to the season. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
