Untamed, Eric Bana’s new mystery thriller on Netflix, has surged to the #1 spot on the streamer’s Top 10 global TV List, dethroningSullivan’s Crossing. June’s top-performing Netflix shows,Squid Gameseason 3 andThe Waterfront, still remain in the Top 10 after several weeks.
UntamedfollowsBana’s Kyle Turner, a haunted National Parks Service agentwho investigates the mysterious death of a young girl. Theseries is set in Yosemite National Parkbut was actually filmed in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Bana leads thecast ofUntamedalongside Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Rosemarie DeWitt (La La Land), Wilson Bethel (Daredevil), Lily Santiago (La Brea), and William Smillie (The Dark Knight). The6-part series debuted to a Certified Fresh score of 81%following itsrelease date on July 07, 2025.
What Untamed’s Strong Streaming Performance Means For Its Future
It’s Fate Will Be Determined By Its Viewership Throughout July 2025
Untamedis off to a promising start after claiming Netflix’s number one spot within its first 24 hours of availability. Its impressive Rotten Tomatoes score out of the gate is another strong indication thatNetflix has found yet another original hit series on its hands.
Untamedjoins other 2025 Netflix shows such asRansom CanyonandThe Waterfrontthat have debuted at the number one spot.
Netflix has been offering a strong showing of original series throughout 2025, dating back to January’sAmerican Primeval, which was also written byUntamed’sco-creator Mark L. SmithofThe Revenantacclaim.Untamedjoins other 2025 Netflix shows such asRansom CanyonandThe Waterfrontthat have debuted at the number one spot.
It should be noted, however, thatthere has been a notable decline in Netflix’s overall viewershipthroughout the first two weeks of July. For example, last week’s most-viewed show,The Sandmanseason 2, accrued just 5.9 million views, whereasThe Waterfrontgenerated 8.3 million and 11.6 million in its first and second weeks, respectively.
Our Take On Untamed’s Impressive Early Netflix Viewership
It’s Too Early To Determine If Untamed’s Viewership Has Legs
At just six episodes,Untamedis highly bingeable and easy to watch over the course of a weekendor even one night. There’s no question that the series is starting off on the right foot, claiming Netflix’s number one spot and a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score right off the bat.
As is the case with all new Netflix originals, thetrue test won’t beUntamed’s2-day viewership totals but instead its 2-week viewership numbers. There’s a lot to like aboutUntamedif you’re looking for a moody slow burn set in a picturesque setting. If you’re hoping for the grit and intense action sequences seen in Smith’s previous Netflix project,American Primeval, you may wind up being disappointed byUntamed.
