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So, you just finished Untamed. You are probably still thinking about that eerie setting, the small-town secrets, and the kind of slow-burning tension that does not let go. And now you are looking for your next binge. But you do not want just anything. You want something that feels a little mysterious and full of surprises hiding under the surface.

Hence, now it feels like the right time to introduce you to Bodkin. It is not the same kind of dark and heavy drama as Untamed, but somehow, it gives you a similar vibe. Bodkin is the story of a group of podcasters who travel to a quiet village in Ireland to investigate some old disappearances. What starts as a true crime podcast idea quickly turns into something deeper and way more dangerous.

At the centre is Dove, a serious journalist who is not interested in making her work entertaining. She wants answers. She does not trust easily. And she is not there to make friends. Sound familiar? Her energy is a bit like the gruff investigators from Untamed. She is smart, sharp, and a little broken inside.

While Untamed is calm and heavy, Bodkin is clever and a bit weird, but in a good way. It has dark humour, offbeat characters, and unexpected turns. But underneath all the fun and mystery, there is still a strong emotional core. Everyone in the village has something to hide. And as the story unfolds, the line between truth and story gets blurry.

The Irish countryside is a character in itself. Windswept cliffs, foggy mornings, and quirky locals who may or may not be covering up something sinister. And it all builds an atmosphere that’s rich, strange, and quietly tense. It is not horror. It is not a thriller. It’s something in between like if Only Murders in the Building spent a summer in the Broadchurch universe.

The mystery unfolds slowly, just like in Untamed. Answers are drip-fed. No lazy exposition dumps here. And as you watch the podcasters stumble through town politics, old rivalries, and buried truths, you start to realise that the series is not just about what happened to the missing people. It is about what happens to people when the truth starts creeping too close to home.

What makes Bodkin such a great pick after Untamed is its shared sense of slow revelation. Both shows build tension with restraint. They trust the viewer to keep up, to question what is being said, and to sit with moments of silence. There is something deeply satisfying about that kind of storytelling. And after a dark, winding road like Untamed, Bodkin feels like the slightly off-kilter cousin who brings a bit of levity but knows exactly when to turn serious.

It is also worth noting that Bodkin does not overstay its welcome. Like Untamed, it tells a complete story and lets you leave with questions, closure, and a lot of emotional residue. The kind that lingers in the back of your mind for even days after watching.

So if you are ready for your next Netflix binge and you want something smart and unpredictable, Bodkin is waiting. It may not start with the same intensity as Untamed, but trust the process. The rabbit hole is deep, the characters are messy, and the payoff? Surprisingly sharp.