Eric Bana Returns to the Wild in Netflix’s Haunting ThrillerUntamed
Have you seen the trailer for Untamed yet? If not, you're in for something intense. Eric Bana is back, and this time he’s not just walking into danger—he’s tracking it deep into the wilderness. Netflix’s latest limited series, Untamed , is a gripping murder mystery set in the hauntingly vast landscape of Yosemite National Park, and from what we’ve seen so far, it’s got all the makings of a must-watch.
The series kicks off with what looks like a tragic accident—a woman’s body found at the base of El Capitan. But Special Agent Kyle Turner, played by Bana, isn't buying it. “She was running from something,” his partner Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago) says in the trailer. That single line cracks open the true heart of Untamed : this isn’t just a death, it’s a chase—and possibly a cover-up.
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Eric Bana plays Turner as a man haunted by his past, more at home with the wolves and wind than with people. He’s stoic, rugged, and deeply conflicted—exactly the kind of character Bana excels at. According to the show’s creators, Mark L. Smith ( The Revenant ) and Elle Smith ( The Marsh King's Daughter ), Bana was always their top choice. Why? Because he says more with silence than most actors can with a monologue. And honestly, you can see it. There’s a quiet storm behind those eyes.
What makes Untamed different from your average crime thriller is its setting. Yosemite isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character in its own right. With nearly a million acres of untamed wilderness, it becomes a maze of secrets, a place where someone could vanish without a trace. The show smartly uses this to build tension. As Chief Ranger Paul Souter (played by the always-great Sam Neill) says, most visitors only see a tiny fraction of the park. The rest? It’s wild, remote, and perfect for someone—or something—to hide in.
The trailer hints at something more than just a whodunit. There's talk of superstition, of evil spirits, of things not fully seen or explained. It’s giving major True Detective vibes—eerie, unsettling, and deeply atmospheric. But it doesn’t feel like a copy. It’s carving its own path, rooted in real-world survival skills, trauma, and the emotional cost of chasing ghosts—literal or figurative.
What’s exciting is that Untamed doesn’t just ask, “Who killed her?” It asks, “What’s Kyle Turner running from too?” That duality—hunter and haunted—is what makes the story so gripping. And yes, Bana looks phenomenal on horseback. But more than that, he brings weight and weariness to the role that makes it feel lived-in and human.
Untamed premieres July 17 on Netflix, and it looks like it’s going to be one of those shows you binge in a weekend but think about for weeks. Between the stunning cinematography, the psychological tension, and Eric Bana’s quiet intensity, this could very well be Netflix’s next great limited series. If you’re into moody mysteries with a touch of the primal, you won’t want to miss it.
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