Visually Rich And Well Acted
I put this on a lazy afternoon hoping to enjoy some good ol murder mystery. Safe to say I was pleased yet somewhat unsatisfied.
Speaking of the positives. The series is visually striking. The Yosemite National Park setting is breathtaking. Every frame feels like a nature documentary wrapped around a thriller. Eric Bana gives a nuanced performance as Agent Turner that holds the emotional core of the story. He's believable and grounded. The themes of grief, family, and inner conflict are earnest and handled with subtlety, even if not always deeply explored. Some of the emotional moments hit hard and it flows well across it's six episodes.
Now the series hits quite some rocky steps. The most noticeable issue is the predictable plot. You can likely guess the key twists an episode or two in advance. Some of the characters act more like plot devices than fully developed people. A lot of the subplots feel rushed or thin.
Overall, Untamed is a visually lush, emotionally restrained thriller that delivers a satisfying, if familiar, story wrapped in grief, secrets, and the stillness of the wilderness. It's not groundbreaking, but is still a decent watch.
Speaking of the positives. The series is visually striking. The Yosemite National Park setting is breathtaking. Every frame feels like a nature documentary wrapped around a thriller. Eric Bana gives a nuanced performance as Agent Turner that holds the emotional core of the story. He's believable and grounded. The themes of grief, family, and inner conflict are earnest and handled with subtlety, even if not always deeply explored. Some of the emotional moments hit hard and it flows well across it's six episodes.
Now the series hits quite some rocky steps. The most noticeable issue is the predictable plot. You can likely guess the key twists an episode or two in advance. Some of the characters act more like plot devices than fully developed people. A lot of the subplots feel rushed or thin.
Overall, Untamed is a visually lush, emotionally restrained thriller that delivers a satisfying, if familiar, story wrapped in grief, secrets, and the stillness of the wilderness. It's not groundbreaking, but is still a decent watch.
- anchitbaishya2004
- Jul 25, 2025