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Arab Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
While Kuwait Scorches At 52°C, Watch These Netflix Shows Indoors
The Sandman IMDb Rating - 7.7 Genres - Drama/Fantasy/Horror/Mystery/Sci-Fi Reviewers say 'The Sandman' series is lauded for its captivating narrative, stunning visuals, and faithful adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic series. The show explores dark fantasy, psychological drama, and the human condition, with standout performances, especially Tom Sturridge as Dream. However, it faces criticism for uneven pacing, inconsistent writing, and deviations from the source material. Some express dissatisfaction with character portrayals and diversity representation. Despite these issues, many find the series engaging and eagerly anticipate future seasons. Trigger IMDb Rating - 7.2 Genres - Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller An action-thriller drama about two men who are trying to solve a mess after firearms are suddenly widely available in South Korea, which used to be a gun-free country, through an unknown source. Untamed IMDb Rating - 7.2 Genre - Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller A character-driven mystery thriller that follows Kyle Turner, 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 Turner on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park and in his own past. The Northman IMDb Rating - 7.0 Genres - Action/Adventure/Drama/Fantasy/History/Thriller The Viking Age. With a mind aflame with hate and revenge, Prince Amleth, the wronged son of King Aurvandill War-Raven, heads to cold, windswept Iceland to retrieve what was stolen from him: a father, a mother, and a kingdom. And like a war dog picking up the enemy's scent, brutal Amleth embarks on a murderous quest to find the hateful adversary, whose life is forever woven together with his by the threads of fate. Now, in the name of Valhalla, no one can stop the Northman, not even God.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Netflix Breaks A Rule With ‘Untamed' Season 2
Untamed Well, I've previously said that if a show performs well enough, it can expand beyond just being a planned-out, one-off miniseries and find renewal. And that's exactly what's just happened on Netflix. After nearly two weeks on top of its Top 10 list, Netflix has in fact broken its 'limited series' rule and has greenlit Untamed season 2, a sequel to its murder mystery series starring Eric Bana who will return, rather than this being a totally new cast with a totally new mystery. It will, however, be a new national park, indicating most of the cast besides Bana will be left behind. Bana initially seemed a bit passive when it came to the idea of Untamed season 2, saying it hadn't really been considered at the time, but now? He's pumped: 'I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of 'Untamed' to life,' Eric Bana told Variety, 'The response to season 1 has been a testament to the incredible effort by our crew to deliver something truly unique. I can't wait to take Kyle on his next journey. Massive thanks to Netflix, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and our fans.' And here's co-showrunner Mark L. Smith, speaking to Netflix's blog Tudum: 'Elle and I envisioned it as a stand-alone, six episodes,' Mark L. Smith said. 'But then the more that we got into it, it was just such a great cast … it was just like, 'Oh yeah, how do we keep this going?' " Untamed I think having a 'great cast' is somewhat secondary to getting huge viewership, and Netflix saying 'ok do another season,' but the end result is the same. We also already know a bit about the plot of season 2, which will involve Bana's character heading to a different national park besides Yosemite: 'Turner was so comfortable in Yosemite,' Mark said. 'He was the one leading this charge, and people followed him. And now, [we're] putting Kyle on his back foot, making him very uncomfortable … This time we get to follow Turner into a park and let him lead us, and we stumble along with him as he's kind of finding his way.' Smith does go on to say that maybe they will try to find a way to bring some cast members back to the show, despite being in an entirely new location. The best bet would be Turner's ex-wife, whom he would likely still have a relationship with in some capacity. Many other characters ended up dead, but big supporting character, Naya Vasquez, would take a back-bending plotline to end up in the new park as anything more than a guest star. It's almost certain that season 2 is going to be a 95% new cast. There is no timeline on when Untamed season 2 will arrive. Given that this was never the plan, and they now have to come up with a new story, best guess is at least a year and a half from now, if not two years, which is streaming standard these days. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Eric Bana's 'Untamed' gets renewed for second season after smashing hit; co-creators guarantee even tougher challenges
Eric Bana, the 'Troy' actor, will soon be reprising his role as Kyle Turner in 'Untamed' for the second season. The critically acclaimed series had climbed the Top 10 ladder quickly after its release on July 17, and the new season is expected to turn up a notch for the thrills and challenges of the ISB agent. Eric Bana will return for 'Untamed' season 2 Bana's Turner, who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness, will not be in his comfort zone, unlike the first season, where he knew his land. 'I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of Untamed to life. The response to Season 1 has been a testament to the incredible effort by our crew to deliver something truly unique. I can't wait to take Kyle on his next journey,' the 56-year-old actor said to Netflix 's Tudum. At the finale of season 1, Kyle distanced himself from Yosemite after experiencing one of the hardest cases of his career that took a toll on him, mentally and physically. The co-creator, Mark L. Smith, said that Kyle would be back on his feet, and they would be making him go through quite uncomfortable situations. The details about the upcoming season 'Each national park has such a different cultural identity, geographical identity. Being able to explore those places through the case and through Turner's journey is what's so fascinating,' Elle Smith, the co-creator, said, dropping the crumbs that the landscape will be tougher and will be incorporated into storytelling to increase the risk factor. The return of the cast is not confirmed by the team, as they are considering changing the cast with respect to the locations. However, the season 1 cast is adored by the fans as well as the creators, including Sam Neill, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lily Santiago, Wilson Bethel, Raoul Max Trujillo, William Smillie, Joe Holt, and Josh Randall, according to Variety.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Best crime thriller of 2025' gets season 2 on Netflix after 26,100,000 views
Kyle Turner will be back! (Picture: Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix) A new smash Netflix series has been renewed for a second season after dominating the global streaming charts. Untamed saw Eric Bana lead an all-star cast alongside Sam Neill, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lily Santiago, Wilson Bethel and William Smillie. The six-part drama follows Kyle Turner (Bana), a special agent for the National Parks Service, as he takes on an investigation into a brutal death. However, the incident sends him 'on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past'. Many made their way through the episodes at warp speed, and, unsurprisingly, the show went on to top the global charts on Netflix with 26.1million views, and 127.1m hours watched. Get personalised updates on all things Netflix Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Netflix has now confirmed the thrilling procedural will be back for a second season, sharing the news on their official X account. Eric Bana led the way in new drama Untamed on Netflix (Picture: Netflix) To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page The show currently claims a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71% from the audience, compared to a 80% ranking from impressed critics. Metro branded it the best crime thriller of 2025 so far in a glowing five star review. Although there is currently no news on how the Untamed story will continue, after the first season wrapped up fairly neatly, we've had some insight to tell us the setting likely won't be Yosemite. Shedding light on what more episodes could possibly involve, co-showrunner Elle Smith told TV Insider: 'If we got the opportunity to do it again, it would be getting to explore a different park, a different case. 'We would do this forever if they let us, but we'll see. We'll see how many adventures Turner has left in him.' Metro's thoughts on Untamed Senior TV Reporter Rebecca Cook shares her take… Created by Elle Smith and Mark L Smith (The Revenant scribe, so no stranger to conjuring an unforgiving setting), Untamed at first glance looks like another bog-standard police procedural. But what puts it head and shoulders above any of the crime thrillers Netflix has offered up so far this year – and more in the leagues of Broadchurch or Mare of Easttown – is the inventive setting, with a cast singing in perfect harmony. It's no easy task Kyle Turner is up against. Trying to enforce the rule of law on this wilderness is a fool's errand. CCTV is thin on the ground and the forensic experts called in are the type who specialise in vultures that pick over human remains. As the twists and turns take shape, bringing into question unsolved cases from years gone by, Untamed becomes a show you will struggle to look away from. You will gasp. You will sweat. Good thing there's already more on the way. He was joined in the cast by a string of huge names, including Lily Santiago (Picture: Netflix) The series has topped Netflix charts around the world (Picture: Netflix) Heaping praise on Untamed, Linda R commented: 'Fast paced with startling turns of event. Well cast with believable portrayals of individual characters while still maintaining a 'Hollywood pretty' aesthetic. Yosemite is stunning. 'I hope there's another season; get your friends and family to watch. It will be time well spent!' 'This was a wild ride, and I was immediately drawn into it from episode one to an unexpected streaming binge that I am so glad I decided to dive in and go with flow on,' Sai M said. 'This is a fantastic series with great actors and a compelling storyline paired with breathtaking scenery, and shockingly unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time!' 'Pretty good miniseries. Binged in one sitting,' John M commended. As Chief M added: 'This isn't super original, but it's a really decent mystery. The story is pretty tight and logical. Good solid acting and the scenery is gorgeous. The first scene of the show had my pulse racing.' A version of this article was originally published on July 24. Untamed is available to stream on Netflix now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: I'll only watch Netflix's Pride and Prejudice remake on one condition Arrow MORE: 'Dazzling' period drama announces season 4 before season 3 finale has even aired Arrow MORE: Peaky Blinders legend finally sets record straight over Netflix film rumours
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
‘Amazing' Netflix drama called 'best murder mystery in years' confirmed for second season
A new Netflix drama that rocketed up the charts has been given an exciting update after leaving fans hooked Netflix's new murder mystery called one of the streamer's best shows of 2025 has been renewed for a second season. Drawing comparisons to HBO's hit drama True Detective, this six-part detective show scored rave reviews from fans and dominated the streamer's TV chart in July. Starring Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, a National Parks Service special agent, Untamed follows the grizzled investigator solving a young woman's mysterious death whilst struggling to come to terms with a family tragedy. Sam Neill and Rosemarie DeWitt also starred in the first season. Details about season two are sparse, but Deadline confirms Bana will return as Turner to solve another mystery. In a statement, the actor said: 'I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of Untamed to life. 'The response to Season 1 has been a testament to the incredible effort by our crew to deliver something truly unique. I can't wait to take Kyle on his next journey.' Mark L Smith, who created the series with his daughter Elle Smith, told Tudum: 'Elle and I envisioned it as a stand-alone, six episodes. 'But then the more that we got into it, it was just such a great cast … it was just like, 'Oh yeah, how do we keep this going?'' Countless fans will be thrilled to see the series return after Untamed received an impressive 50 million views in its first two weeks of release. One viewer shared their thoughts on IMDb: 'The best detective series since the first True Detective. 'Could not stop watching from the first minute of the series. This is [an] excellent show with great setting and actors and plot.' Another 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.' Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description Someone else raved in a five-star Google review: 'Untamed is amazing. Eric Bana is incredible—quiet, intense, and completely believable as a man dealing with insurmountable grief while trying to solve a mystery in Yosemite. 'The show looks stunning; the park feels like its own character with breathtaking shots of cliffs, forests, and rivers. 'If you like mystery shows that have heart, amazing acting, and absolutely gorgeous scenery, Untamed is a must-watch.' Another added: 'Loved this show, it's a real tear jerker but also kept me on the edge of my seat. This is one of the very best shows Netflix has put out. Great story telling, great actors and beautiful scenery.' And a final fan declared: 'The best series that I have watched in a long time. 'Honestly, I could watch this series over and over. I really hope that Netflix makes a part two.' Fans's prayers have been answered as Bana will return as Turner after leaving Yosemite to let go of his past - but there'll undoubtedly be more sinister conspiracies lurking just around the corner. Untamed is available to stream on Netflix.
