Netflix’s latest #1 series has achieved 24.6 million views. The streaming giant’s newest global sensation is a raw mystery set within Yosemite National Park — and is currently leading charts worldwide. “Untamed,” a fresh six-episode limited series featuring Eric Bana, has just launched at #1 globally on Netflix, accumulating over 24 million views since its debut last Thursday. In fact, the series is now the most-watched content on the platform in an astonishing 76 countries, including the United States.
This places “Untamed” squarely in the international limelight this week — not just for its widespread appeal, but also for its dark, character-focused narrative. Netflix refreshes its global Top 10 rankings each Tuesday, and if this initial week performance is any indication, “Untamed” could be set for an extended period at the forefront. Additionally, it’s noteworthy that critics and audiences largely agree on the acclaim of the series, at least regarding its Rotten Tomatoes ratings (79% and 72%, respectively). That’s a rarity.
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Crafted by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, “Untamed” centers on special agent Kyle Turner (Bana), who is assigned to unravel a murder within Yosemite’s expansive wilderness. Turner belongs to an elite unit of the National Parks Service that probes severe offenses (who knew that existed?), and the perpetrator he is pursuing appears to have an intimate knowledge of the area, similar to his own. A less seasoned park ranger (Lily Santiago) who is more accustomed to urban life than
