While Untamed is set in California, production took place much farther north — in the wilderness of British Columbia, per the Los Angeles Times. Co-showrunner Elle Smith credited Bana’s passion for the outdoors with helping the cast and crew push through the challenging shoot.

Kyle Turner (Bana) is an Investigative Services Branch (ISB) special agent at Yosemite National Park. It’s a federal position that sets him apart from his park ranger compatriots, including friend and mentor Paul (Sam Neill) and sarcastic Milch (William Smillie), who has no patience for Kyle’s trademark surliness.