Netflix’s American crime drama television series, Untamed, got a lot of praise after its debut in 2025. It topped the chart and became #1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10. Later in the year, the series became the 3rd most-watched title on Netflix with 92.8 million views in the second half of 2025.
With a huge viewership, the renewal for the second season was announced after 2 weeks of the release of season 1 in August 2025.
Now, after around 6 months of its announcement, fans are eagerly waiting for the release date of Untamed season 2. In this blog, you’ll learn about the details like recurring and new cast members joining the show, along with the information about the trailer, updates, and plot will also be discussed here.
When will Untamed Season 2 be on Netflix?
The release date of the American crime series, Untamed season 2, has not been announced by Netflix as of now. However, what we know so far is that the filming for the renewed season has started on a new location, this time on 6th February 2026.
The shooting will take place in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, the main lead, Kyle mentioned, “called to investigate a mysterious death in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, where local tensions and the volatile, living landscape become an unpredictable force.”
During an interview, when asked, Eric Bana, the executive producer, about the renewal of the once billed as a limited series, Untamed, season 2, he replied, ‘I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of Untamed to life.’
Trailer for Untamed Season 2
The trailer of Untamed season 2 is yet to be released. It will release around 15-20 days before the actual release window on Netflix. This guess is based on the Untamed season 1 timelines. However, you can still watch the trailer of Untamed on YouTube.
Season 2 is getting filmed in the state of Hawaii at the park with 2 active volcanoes: Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. When asked about the location shift, Co-showrunners Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith replied, ‘We’re excited to explore the pristine landscapes and cultural identity of a very different national park, and find Turner in a new state of mind, outside the comfort of Yosemite.’
Cast Members
As of now, Netflix has officially announced the recurrence of only three cast members.
- Eric Bana, who played the character of Agent Kyle Turner, a special agent of ISB (Investigative Services Branch).
- Shea Whigham, who is best known as Jasper Briggs in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, will join the show for season 2 as Ray Burkart.
- Kelly Hu will also join as Awapuhi, the new cast member for season 2.
Reappearing Cast Members
Details about the confirmed cast member joining the show are limited to the 3 above mentioned characters. However, the return of Sam Neill as Paul Souter and Wilson Bethel as Shane Maguire is rarely possible, as they both died in season 1. The recurrence of the two characters is only possible if Kyle begins to see them as he used to see his dead son in season 1.
Another supporting cast member from season 1, who can return.
| Actor | Character | Role in Series |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Neill | Paul Souter | Chief park ranger of Yosemite and Turner’s mentor |
| Rosemarie DeWitt | Jill Bodwin | Turner’s ex-wife is a realtor who previously worked as an elementary school teacher |
| Lily Santiago | Naya Vasquez | Rookie National Park Service ranger assisting Turner |
| Wilson Bethel | Shane Maguire | A former Army Ranger and Wildlife management officer |
| William Smillie | Bruce Milch | Veteran park ranger at Yosemite |
| Raoul Max Trujillo | Jay Stewart | Indigenous park employee and Turner’s friend |
| Joe Holt | Lawrence Hamilton | Park superintendent focused on public image |
| Josh Randall | Scott Bodwin | Jill’s current husband is a dentist |
| Ezra Franky | Lucy Cook | Season 1 victim known as Jane Doe |
| Nicola Correia-Damude | Esther Avalos | Law firm investigator connected to a past disappearance |
| Trevor Carroll | Mr. Begay | Supporting character |
Additional Information About the Untamed Series
Apart from the main cast, here are some of the people who played a huge role in making the series, Untamed, memorable. Know about the director, producer, and more off screen person and details with the help of the table below.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Created By | Mark L. Smith & Elle Smith |
| Showrunners | Mark L. Smith & Elle Smith |
| Written By | Mark L. Smith & Elle Smith |
| Directors | Thomas Bezucha, Nick Murphy, Neasa Hardiman |
| Music By | Jeff Russo |
| No. of Episodes | 6 |
| Executive Producers | John Wells, Mark L. Smith, Elle Smith, Erin Jontow, Eric Bana, Cliff Roberts, Thomas Bezucha, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Tony Shaw, Steve Tisch, Steve Lee Jones |
| Producer | Kevin Human |
| Production Companies | Warner Bros. Television, Escape Artists, John Wells Productions, Bee Holder Productions |
| Cinematography | Michael McDonough, Brendan Kuroki Uegama |
| Original Network | Netflix |
Where Untamed Season 1 Ended?
The first season of Untamed was filmed in British Columbia, Canada, and ended after Kyle solved the case of Lucy, the victim of abuse, who suddenly disappeared.
Apart from solving the case, Kyle faced his emotional battle of struggling with the memories of his young son, who died about a year ago. At the end, he made a powerful decision to let go of the imaginary memory of his son.
What to Expect for Season 2 of Untamed?
Season 2 will follow a new murder case, but this time in a different location. Kyle Turner, the investigation officer, will solve another case in a totally different area after leaving behind Yosemite and his son’s memory.
A new place where danger and difficulties are waiting for him. This time, the challenge will include local tensions, cultural dynamics, and a volcanic landscape.
Where to Watch
You can watch season 1 of the crime series, Untamed, on Netflix. However, season 2 has not been released yet, but it will also be available exclusively on Netflix once released, for which you need to purchase a paid subscription. If you want to watch it for free, you can explore some of the free streaming services that I have used and reviewed as an alternative to Netflix.
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