The Untamed Season 2 Exploring the Possibilities and Fan Expectations

After becoming a surprise hit, Untamed, starring Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, has officially been renewed for a Season 2 on Netflix. The first season was released on July 17, 2025, as a six-episode limited series set in Yosemite National Park. Season 2 promises a brand new case, a different national park setting, and fresh challenges for Turner. Fans can expect more mystery, emotional depth, and wilderness intrigue when the sequel arrives.

Untamed premiered on Netflix on July 17, 2025, introducing viewers to Kyle Turner (Eric Bana), a National Parks Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) agent facing grief, loss, and a complex murder investigation in Yosemite National Park. The six-episode arc revealed secrets, a tough mystery, and Kyle’s internal struggles as he dealt with personal trauma while investigating Lucy Cook’s death.

Despite being promoted initially as a limited series, the show resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike, rapidly climbing Netflix’s rankings and prompting discussions of further story possibilities.

On July 29, 2025, Netflix officially greenlit Untamed Season 2. Kyle Turner will return, played again by Eric Bana. The co-creators, Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, have confirmed that the second season will follow a new case in a new national park — one that contrasts Yosemite, both in landscape and atmosphere. The wilderness itself is treated as a character in the series, shaping both the plot and Kyle’s emotional journey.

The change of location is central to what makes Season 2 exciting: moving away from the granite cliffs and forests of Yosemite, the new park will present new dangers, unfamiliar terrain, and different cultural or environmental challenges, forcing Kyle Turner to step outside his comfort zone. The showrunners have teased that Kyle has already been traveling between parks since Season 1 concluded, so viewers can expect shift in tone and setting.

Though cast details beyond Eric Bana have not been fully confirmed, Lily Santiago (who plays Naya Vasquez) and other supporting characters are expected to return. The showrunners have expressed interest in giving more space to characters like Naya, expanding their roles in future cases and possibly featuring more diverse mysteries and wilderness conditions.

As of now, there is no confirmed release date for Season 2, but speculation and production timelines suggest it might debut in 2026, most likely in Summer or Fall, if filming begins soon. The production team has emphasized taking time to pick a location that offers a stark contrast to Yosemite in visuals and atmosphere.

Overall, Untamed Season 2 is shaping up to be a thrilling continuation — where mystery, nature, and inner turmoil intersect once again. For fans who loved the quiet intensity and emotional stakes of Season 1, this promises to be even more layered, more dangerous, and emotionally richer.