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It may well feel like the ‘mystery thriller’ genre on Netflix has become exceedingly overcrowded.
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.
What does Metro think of Untamed?
Senior TV Reporter Rebecca Cook shares her thoughts in her five-star review:
Netflix’s new drama Untamed wastes no time with boring throat-clearing up top.
Time is of the essence: we only have six episodes to piece together who killed the young woman we see tumble off a cliff in the very first scene.
At first glance, Untamed 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 league of Broadchurch or Mare of Easttown – is the inventive setting, with a cast singing in perfect harmony.
As the twists and turns take shape, Untamed becomes a show you will struggle to look away from. Y
ou will gasp. You will sweat. And you’ll come away wishing there might have been more throat-clearing up top after all.
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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 six episodes dropped.
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’.
Untamed is available to watch on Netflix.
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