Everything We Know About the Second Season of Untamed — and Why It Could Be Bigger Than Ever

By Mehera Bonner | Published: Jul 22, 2025

If you’ve found yourself sucked into the gripping world of Untamed on Netflix — with its moody atmosphere, breathtaking national park landscapes, and twisted mysteries — you’re definitely not alone. The show has taken over Netflix’s top 10 list, becoming a must-watch thriller for viewers worldwide, and for good reason.

The crime drama, led by Eric Bana as the troubled Detective Kyle Turner, keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, solving high-stakes cases amid the serene yet dangerous backdrop of Yosemite National Park. But as the thrilling first season wraps up, the burning question on everyone’s mind is: What’s next? Will there be a second season of Untamed? And if so, what can we expect?

Has Netflix Confirmed a Season 2?

Not officially… yet. But considering the massive popularity of the first season, it seems like Untamed is already on its way to becoming a staple in Netflix’s crime drama lineup. The first season, released in July 2025, has been a critical hit, and it’s no surprise that fans are already craving more. However, Netflix initially marketed the show as a limited series, suggesting that the storyline might have concluded after just one season. But as we know, things can always change — and judging by the buzz surrounding the show, Season 2 seems like a very real possibility.

What Has the Cast Said About a Potential Second Season?

While Netflix hasn’t made any official announcements about a second season, the cast has been hinting at what might come next. Eric Bana, who plays the gruff and conflicted Detective Kyle Turner, teased in an interview with Variety that the team discussed the character’s future. “We spoke about what would happen to Kyle after this, in theory. So you never know,” he said, leaving the door wide open for a possible return.

Lily Santiago, who plays Turner’s brilliant partner Naya Vasquez, was more direct in an interview with TV Insider. She expressed her enthusiasm for Season 2, saying, “In a season 2, I want more solving of murders. Honestly, I would love for her to get called up to go to a different place, like bring me to a mountain in Hawaii. I’m hoping that it’s new murders, new locations, wilderness challenges, and new things to learn. Because I really love Naya’s mind. I love watching how she figures out new terrain.”

Where Could Season 2 Take Place?

While the first season was set in the iconic Yosemite National Park, it seems likely that Season 2 could expand the world of Untamed and take us to new locations. Showrunner Elle Smith has mentioned in interviews that she’d like to explore different national parks in the next season, with cases spanning from park to park.

“I think that’s what was interesting to us, and if we got the opportunity to do it again, it would be getting to explore a different park, a different case. We would do this forever if they let us,” Smith said. Given the variety and beauty of national parks across the United States, Untamed has endless possibilities for new backdrops, each with its own hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered.

What Can We Expect from the Cast?

While we can safely assume that Eric Bana’s Turner and Lily Santiago’s Naya will return in full force, it’s unclear whether the rest of the supporting cast will reprise their roles. Given that the series may shift locations for its second season, there could be a chance for new characters to emerge, though fans will likely see familiar faces, especially if the second season revolves around a new case that still ties into the events of Season 1.

When Could Season 2 Drop?

Season 1 was filmed between June 2024 and July 2025, taking about a year from production to release. If Untamed Season 2 starts production later this year, we could be looking at a premiere in Summer or Fall 2026 — giving us a little time to let the gripping cliffhanger of Season 1 sink in.

How Did Season 1 End?

Season 1 of Untamed culminated in an explosive, game-changing finale. Turner uncovers a complex web of lies, corruption, and personal betrayal involving Lucy Cook’s death. He discovers that the woman’s death wasn’t an accident, and that it had ties to an underground drug ring within the park. Turner’s investigation leads him to uncover dark family secrets, and just when it seems like justice will be served, Chief Paul Souter takes his own life, leaving a devastating void in the case.

To top it off, Turner’s personal life is thrown into chaos when he learns that his ex-wife had secretly orchestrated the murder of their son’s killer. These twists set the stage for an even more intense second season, where not only criminal cases are at play but personal vendettas and unresolved emotional scars come to the forefront.

What’s Next?

The questions left unanswered by the first season — including the true motives behind Lucy’s death and the dark undercurrent of corruption in Yosemite — will likely continue to drive the narrative of Season 2. The show has proven it can balance intense crime investigations with deep emotional storytelling, and viewers can expect nothing less in the next chapter.

Until then, fans can only speculate, rewatch the intense moments from the first season, and eagerly await news of the second season’s production. One thing’s for sure: Untamed isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and the adventure is far from over.

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Rating: A+

What’s Next for Untamed Fans?
Stay tuned for more updates as we await official word from Netflix on whether a second season is confirmed — and what new mysteries await in the wilderness.