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Forbes
2 hours 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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Predict Heartbroken Lily Finds Love and Comfort with This Y&R Hunk
Heartache has once again hit Lily on The Young and the Restless. Her beau Damian was killed during their trip to France. Lily is grief-stricken now, but she'll eventually find love again, and fans think it'll be with this man. Taking a Chance on Love Lily's (Christel Khalil) life has been turned upside down since arriving in France. She was stunned to discover Aristotle Dumas was her ex-husband, Cane (Billy Flynn). Cane made it clear he still loves Lily, but she put the kibosh on a reunion. Lily was ready to move on with Damian (Jermaine Rivers) until tragedy struck. Damian was killed by a knife to the back, launching a murder mystery. As Chance (Conner Floyd) begins his investigation, Lily is someone who'll provide assistance. Lily is certain Cane is responsible for Damian's death and wants him to pay. Right now, romance is the last thing on Lily's mind. However, that could change with her and Chance working on the case. On X, fans believe that Lily and Chance have potential as a couple. 'Chance and Lily have a little spark? Right?' asked one user. Another fan was on board with the idea. 'Lily and Chance would be an interesting pairing. But probably won't be happening since he's leaving.' Although a Lane reunion is being foreshadowed, Lily moving on to someone like Chance would be refreshing. Chance has been single for a while and needs a love interest. Having him date Lily would bring some family awkwardness. Lily's brother Devon (Bryton James) is married to Chance's ex-wife, Abby (Melissa Ordway), so Dabby will probably feel uncomfortable with the relationship. Plus, let's not forget Cane, who'll be upset with the romance. He enlisted the detective to protect him, but Chance stealing Lily will create tension between the two men. Got a juicy soap forecast? Email amber@ and help start the next must-watch debate. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Could Billy and Phyllis Prove Cane's Innocence or Crash and Burn on the Young and the Restless?
Billy is concocting a plan with Phyllis. This could become the best part of this murder mystery plot on The Young and the Restless. The two are determined to prove Cane's innocence, especially since they both want to work with him. This could go either way. It could be the best thing ever, or it could crash and burn. Is Cane Innocent? That's the question on everyone's minds. They're not sure if they can trust him, especially since he pulled the wool over their eyes. Cane (Billy Flynn) made everyone think he was this mysterious billionaire named Aristotle Dumas. Now, he's entrapped everyone at his French estate in Nice. It sounds nice on paper, but it's turning into a horror movie. Cane claims that someone is out to kill him. But does he have the right suspects in mind? Damian (Jermaine Rivers) unfortunately had to die in the hands of the killer, who's still on the loose. READ NOW: What's happening on the July 23 episode of Y&R? Meanwhile, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Billy (Jason Thompson) will team up to prove Cane's innocence. They're the only ones who trust him. But are they being easily misled? Besides, Billy and Phyllis are desperate for a new venture. Their desperation could get the best of them. Why This Plan Could Crash and Burn Billy and Phyllis have teamed up in the past, and we know where it went. They've become two people who are guaranteed to crash and burn in Genoa City. Billy and Phyllis have very few successes under their belts. They haven't accomplished much, individually or together. It would be a first if they could prove Cane's innocence and get into business with him. Phyllis claims that she has a winning business idea. Meanwhile, Billy ditched his position at Abbott Communications and gave it to his girlfriend, Sally (Courtney Hope), who might find herself floundering. READ NEXT: Phyllis thinks she's a power player—Y&R fans think otherwise. But there's one problem with this plan. Billy and Phyllis don't trust each other. Plus, they're their own worst enemies. They suffer from impulsivity and delusions of grandeur. Phyllis should've learned her lesson about working with Billy before. Hopefully, she's just using him and not relying on him like the last time. If not, then they will likely crash and burn together because she will likely take him down with her. What are your thoughts on Phyllis and Billy teaming up? Do you think they'll be able to prove Cane's innocence? Or do you think it'll crash and burn quickly? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Got a wild take on your favorite soap? Send it to amber@ and start our next buzz-worthy talk. Solve the daily Crossword
Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Death Comes to Pemberley review — bloody deeds and country dances
In this murder mystery the stately characters are familiar with the intricacies of country dance steps, and one is even willing to try his hand at an Italian aria. There's no shortage of period atmosphere in Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff's adaptation of PD James's journey into the realm of Pride and Prejudice, even if the plot tends to meander towards a genteel conclusion. Abel and Wagstaff, who are best known for their stage versions of The Girl on the Train and The Da Vinci Code, have here collaborated on a more low-key venture, directed by Jonathan O'Boyle, which is the first touring production mounted by that resourceful Berkshire dinner theatre venue, the Mill at Sonning. It made a reasonably snug fit at Windsor Theatre Royal, thanks in part to Sean Cavanagh's discreet set design, which uses sliding panels to ease the transition from the staid domestic interiors to the Pemberley estate where a bloody deed on a suitably dark and stormy night prompts the arrival of Todd Boyce's quizzical magistrate Sir Selwyn Hardcastle. Suspicion immediately falls on that handsome ne'er-do-well George Wickham. Jane Austen admirers will no doubt be hoping to hear from a firm and manly Darcy, and James Bye (who recently bowed out of EastEnders as Martin Fowler) duly obliges, although the script doesn't allow much in the way of conversational duelling with his demure wife, Elizabeth, played by Jamie-Rose Duke. Sam Woodhams makes an exceptionally chiselled, bare-chested Wickham and doubles as the ailing young local Will Bidwell. • Read more theatre reviews, guides and interviews It's never going to be easy to replace the authorial voice of Austen or James; the pace often sags as the leisurely investigation unfolds. Sarah Berger, though, supplies a pinch of wry humour as the perpetually indignant Lady Catherine de Bourgh, a doughty matron who is determined to put everyone in their place. David Osmond's piano score adds a welcome touch of elegance too. Osmond had also been due to play the character of the gently pining Henry Alveston, but his place was taken at the last moment by Joe Bence, who more than rose to the challenge. He deserved all that applause.★★★☆☆ 140 minutes Touring to Sep 13, Follow @timesculture to read the latest reviews
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Netflix ‘Untamed' Ending Explained: Who Killed Who, And Why?
Untamed I enjoyed my recent time with Untamed, the Eric Bana-starring murder mystery set in Yellowstone National Park. We're meant to figure out who killed a girl who plummets off a mountain, which is seemingly not a suicide, and things…escalate from there. Spoilers are going to follow here for Untamed, which should be fairly obvious if you clicked on an article about the ending. So, we're going to sort through who killed who in the end, and why. Sure, the show spells it out but hey, if you're watching while on your phone or want a deeper dive, here we are. Paul Souter (the local ranger chief) killed Lucy Cook, kind of – We learn at the very, very end that Lucy was actually Souter's secret daughter, whom he gave away to foster care when she was young. She hated him for that and came back to blackmail him lest she tell his wife what happened. Finally, he tries to 'talk to her' and stop her from running after she feels threatened, so he shoots her in the leg. Who among us has not shot someone in the leg to prevent them from running with no real ill intent? But after that, she continues her escape, where she is soon attacked by coyotes, compounding her injuries. She's seemingly about to die from blood loss anyway, so she does in fact fall off the cliff voluntarily. But yes, we're going to put this on Souter, who then kills himself rather than deal with the consequences of all this. The drug gang killed the bait shop kid and the squatter – These two deaths were the hidden drug gang in the mines attempting to clean up loose ends that could lead back to their business. Even though Lucy was one of their runners, they did not kill her. However, there's a somewhat bizarre moment where a bunch of runners are found dead, seemingly from suicide (debatable). Bullseye Jill (Kyle's ex-wife) and Shane (local wildlife culler) cooperatively killed Sean Sanderson – This is a man who has been missing in the park for five years, where Kyle (Eric Bana) discovered that he abducted and killed his son Caleb, as seen on Shane's wildlife cameras. Kyle wanted him arrested and prosecuted, but Jill went to Shane and agreed they should just kill him. Shane did, though we don't know what they did with the body. It was never found. Kyle found out what happened, but all three never said anything to anyone. Naya (deputy ranger) killed Shane who was trying to kill Kyle – I mean, this one was pretty obvious. The finale of the tumultuous relationship between Kyle and Shane has the two trading gunshots in the woods once Kyle figures out he was involved with the drug trade and Lucy (though later we find out he had nothing to do with her death). I'm guessing Shane just figured Kyle was finally trying to kill him over the Sanderson assassination to bury that forever and have him stop holding it over his head for years. In the end, it's just Kyle and Jill with the Sanderson secret, though Kyle admits culpability in leading a compromised search for him five years earlier to a wrongful death investigator. I'm not exactly sure why he did that or what the end result is supposed to be after he leaves the park. In the end, Kyle didn't kill anyone except well, a good amount of drug dealers during the raid. It's complicated. The two red herrings for Lucy over the six episodes were the drug gang and Shane. I was honestly a little surprised Shane turned out to be bad at all, as that almost seemed too obvious, but I guess it wasn't in the way we thought. As for the morality of the assassination of Sanderson, I guess that's for audiences to debate. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
