‘Untamed’ Season 2 Heads to Hawaii, Adds New Cast Members

Netflix’s Untamed is trading the cliffs of Yosemite for the volcanic landscapes of Hawaii. Production is underway on Season 2, which will follow special agent Kyle Turner, played by Eric Bana, as he investigates a new case in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Production Details and New Location

Filming began in February 2026, with a Hawaiian blessing held on February 23rd attended by Eric Bana, John Wells, co-showrunners Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, and Netflix and Warner Bros. Television representatives [Screen Realm]. Production will accept place on location on O’ahu and the island of Hawai’i [Screen Realm].

The shift in location is intentional, according to Smith and Elle Smith. They explained to Netflix’s Tudum that they wanted to explore “the pristine landscapes and cultural identity of a very different national park, and uncover Turner in a new state of mind, outside the comfort of Yosemite” [Netflix Tudum]. Each national park offers a unique setting and cultural context for the series’ investigations [Netflix Tudum].

What to Expect in Season 2

Season 2 picks up approximately a year and a half after the events of Season 1, with Kyle Turner having already worked multiple cases in different national parks [Screen Realm]. He is called to investigate a mysterious death within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, where he will encounter local tensions and a challenging environment [Deadline]. The series is described as a “character-driven mystery thriller” following Turner as he enforces human law within the wilderness [Deadline].

New Cast Members Join Eric Bana

Joining Eric Bana in Season 2 are:

• Shea Whigham as Ray Burkart, a businessman and bereaved father.
• Kelly Hu as Awapuhi, a woman returning to the Big Island to confront her past.
• Moon Bloodgood as Layla Hale, a character with a deep connection to Hawaii.
• Kekoa Kekumano as Marcus Sawada, a local park ranger assisting Turner.
• Luciane Buchanan
• Moronai Kanekoa
• Robbie Magasiva
• Myra Molloy
• Branscombe Richmond
• Matthew Keoni Sato as Kaden, Ray Burkart’s son.
• Joe Tippett

Whigham’s character will clash with Turner over the investigation into his son’s murder, while Hu’s character is returning to Hawaii to deal with personal demons [Screen Realm].

Season 1 Recap and Renewal

Untamed was initially billed as a limited series but was renewed for a second season less than two weeks after its debut in July 2025 [Deadline]. Season 1 saw Kyle Turner investigating a death in Yosemite National Park, ultimately confronting his own trauma and choosing to leave his past behind.

Eric Bana expressed his excitement about continuing the series, praising the crew and the positive reception to the first season [Netflix Tudum].

Release Date and Episode Count

While a premiere date has not yet been announced, Season 2 will consist of six episodes, consistent with the format of Season 1 [Deadline].