Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Untamed Season 1.With Untamed being renewed for a second season, there’s no denying that the ending of the first season created a path for the series to continue its story. The Netflix series stars Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, a National Parks Investigative Services Branch agent. Season 1 began in Yosemite, an area Kyle lived in for many years, and explored the death of a young woman who fell off a mountain. However, Kyle had a lot of baggage and trauma that often hindered his experience.
Throughout the season, viewers learned he had accused the wrong person of a murder and still struggled with the death of his son, which occurred in the very same area. Yet, the season ended with Kyle making his final goodbye to his deceased son and Yosemite after he closed the long-term case. However, that doesn’t mean the series ends there. Now, according to Netflix’s Tudum, Kyle will return, but this time he will be in a new park, solving a new mystery. The interviews have also hinted that familiar faces might return.
‘Untamed’s Kyle Returns to a New Park With a New Mystery
According to the interview with Tudum, Season 2 will see the return of Bana as Kyle. He will still work as an investigator for the National Parks Service, but he will have a new park and a totally new case to solve. According to Bana, “I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of UNTAMED to life…. I can’t wait to take Kyle on his next journey.” Unfortunately, though, which park Kyle will return to isn’t set in stone yet. Generally speaking, IBS agents travel from park to park, and according to Tudum, the next park Kyle visits in Season 2 won’t be the first one he tackles after leaving Yosemite.
Elle Smith told Tudum, “We’ve done Yosemite. What’s the next park that could feel different from that? Each national park has such a different cultural identity, geographical identity. Being able to explore those places through the case and through Turner’s journey is what’s so fascinating.” Overall, the production team’s plan is to “make the case organic to a different kind of park, a different kind of landscape, [and] not have someone just fall off another mountain.” However, working in a new location might mean Kyle doesn’t have the same resources, knowledge, and skills to solve cases as effectively as he did in Yosemite, which could add an interesting layer of difficulty.
‘Untamed’ Season 2 Might See a Different Side of Kyle
Not only does Season 2 provide the opportunity for Kyle to explore a new area and mystery, but it gives him a chance to explore his own growth. While a major portion of the storyline contributed to Kyle’s history in Yosemite and the loss of his son, saying goodbye means Season 2 can showcase a much different side, or maybe even a healed version, of Kyle. In Season 1, fans watched Kyle struggle with visions of his deceased son. He refused to leave his home and lived out of boxes, holding on to the few memories of the life he once had. He was often viewed as brash or tough and struggled to respect the boundaries of his ex-wife and her new relationship.
These are all signs of an unhealed man who had struggled with the trauma that had built up over the years, but after solving the case, he finally decided it was time to move on. Perhaps now, in a new location, with fewer memories and people to remind him of the past, viewers can see a calmer version of Kyle. However, with that being said, oftentimes trauma turns people into who they are, and Kyle’s passion for solving cases in part came from losing his son. Therefore, Season 2 could really go both ways: either Kyle grows more into despair, as he realizes running from his problems isn’t the answer, or he learns how to heal and continues to use his passion to help others.
‘Untamed’ Season 2 Might See Familiar Supporting Actresses
With Season 2 on the horizon, there’s an aspect beyond Kyle to consider: the supporting cast. Season 2 cannot ignore the likes of Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago), the latest introduction to the ranger team, who is still in the early stages of her career. Though the information is limited, Untamed‘s next installment hopes to include several more familiar faces. Originally, the production team thought six episodes would suffice for a second season, but as they started brainstorming, they realized it might be more of a challenge now with a new location. “We’re trying to figure that stuff out because my God, we loved our cast, and we loved the characters that they brought to life,” Mark teases. “In an ideal world, we would be able to pull something off.”
In the interview with TVinsider, Santiago mentioned a great idea that another season could include Naya exploring other parks and cases. This could potentially leave room for her to once again team up with the person she looked up to the most, Kyle. It is especially likely since the ending of Untamed Season 1 results in Naya losing the top two role models she looked up to in her new town. A second season could give her an opportunity to reconnect and learn more from the veteran detective. Considering she’s a single mom, Naya showing up at a new park alongside Kyle might be tricky, but could still be doable, along with the reintroduction of other cast members like Kyle’s ex-wife Jill Bodin (Rosemarie DeWitt). However, both Paul Souter (Sam Neill) and Shane Maguire (Wilson Bethel) died in Season 1, so their return is highly unlikely unless the production team intends to incorporate flashbacks.
In the end, Untamed turned out to be one of the most riveting series of 2025, so it’s no wonder they’ve renewed it for a second season. There’s a lot left to explore, whether it be a new location, storyline, or diving more into the supporting characters. Certainly, seeing a new, healed version of Kyle who’s able to put his son to rest would be ideal. However, that would also detract from the charm since he’s come to be known as the grumpy but occasionally charming detective. So far, Season 2 seems to be following the footsteps of the previous season and is already highly anticipated.
Untamed is streaming on Netflix in the U.S.
