Eric Bana, Sam Neill, stunning natural scenery — I was in.

The six-part series is well made: strong performances, solid direction, and, obviously, breathtaking landscapes that steal the show. But overall, Untamed suffers from the same problem as many streaming productions today — it’s interchangeable.

Aside from the nature shots, it’s just another crime drama about a burned-out detective character solving a murder case. Eric Bana is a great choice for the lead role, no doubt, but there simply isn’t much material for him to work with. The plot follows a familiar path, the story never shows us anything we haven’t seen before, and you can spot the final twist coming from a mile away.

Don’t get me wrong — Untamed isn’t bad. It’s just not special.

With so much content being released across dozens of streaming platforms, being “just okay” isn’t enough anymore. You’re either the next Stranger Things or Squid Game — or you’re forgotten within a week. Sadly Untamed falls into the latter category of streaming entertainment.