Eric Bana’s “Other” Netflix Thriller Just Surprised Everyone by Hitting No. 1 Globally — Even Darker and More Addictive Than Untamed

Eric Bana is officially having a moment, and crime drama fans are taking notice. While his Netflix series Untamed dominates the streaming charts, another of Bana’s darkest works, The Dry, is quietly shocking audiences on Hulu, proving that the actor’s range in suspenseful storytelling is unmatched.

From Small-Town Secrets to Global Spotlight

Directed by Robert Connolly (The Bank), The Dry adapts Jane Harper’s bestselling novel with a gripping screenplay by Connolly and Harry Cripps. Bana stars as federal agent Aaron Falk, whose return to his drought-stricken hometown forces him to confront a brutal murder-suicide that might be far more sinister than it appears.

“Based on the global bestseller, a federal agent’s homecoming leads to a deeply personal murder investigation that reopens old wounds and threatens to unravel the tight-knit small town,” reads the synopsis. But The Dry is much more than a typical mystery: its stark landscapes, creeping tension, and suffocating secrets transform a murder case into a meditation on grief, guilt, and survival.

Critical Success — Darker Than Untamed

Unlike many thrillers, The Dry received near-universal acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 90% critics’ score and 89% audience approval — both higher than Untamed. Critics praised Bana’s performance as “gripping, tough, and psychologically intense,” noting that his restrained intensity makes the film haunting in a way Untamed never is.

While Untamed offers edge-of-your-seat entertainment, The Dry is its darker, more introspective sibling, a slow-burn thriller that lingers long after the credits roll.

Charting on Hulu

The Dry now sits comfortably in Hulu’s Top 10, joining titles like Adam Sandler’s Click (#9), horror Locked (#8), and classics like Pretty Woman (#7) and The Devil Wears Prada (#3). Its presence is a surprise, quietly stealing attention with its chilling portrayal of a small town’s darkest secrets.

The Verdict

For fans of crime dramas, Eric Bana is proving he’s more than just a comeback story. Untamed may draw viewers with fast-paced action, but The Dry cements his place as a master of psychological suspense, offering a deeply haunting experience that Netflix viewers will eagerly anticipate in its upcoming season 2.

The Dry is currently streaming on Hulu, while Untamed Season 1 is available on Netflix, with Season 2 officially confirmed.