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The sudden passing of Sam Neill, who is forever etched in our collective memory as Dr Alan Grant of Jurassic Park, has left an irreplaceable void in the entertainment world. As a global chorus of tributes honours his extraordinary legacy, perhaps the most fitting way to celebrate his artistry is to watch his widely considered final television performance in Untamed on Netflix.

The murder mystery opens with an unidentified woman who falls to her death from Yosemite’s El Capitan, pulling Special Agent Kyle Turner, who is still grieving the death of his son, into a chaotic investigation with rookie officer Naya Vasquez.

Neill portrays Paul Souter in Untamed, the Chief Ranger of Yosemite National Park and also Kyle’s primary mentor. While this role is certainly a testament to his acting expertise, the actor additionally brings a characteristic moral complexity and depth to Souter, allowing the audience to appreciate the nuance, read between the lines, and, most importantly, feel the urge to rewatch to retrace what they’ve missed the first time around.

Surely, Neill is celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Dr Alan Grant, but his filmography is not short of diversity. From The Tudors and Peaky Blinders to In the Mouth of Madness and The Piano, the late actor has blessed the industry with blockbusters that will live on in decades to come.

But what Untamed brings to the table is proof of his sheer ability to effortlessly anchor a modern mystery thriller with the same zealous, magnetic presence Neill was historically known for bringing to the screen.

As the tomb of tributes heighten, engaging with Neill’s works is one of the most common ways to share in the global appreciation of his life. So, when you do opt to watch Untamed this weekend, you’re subconsciously taking part in a remembrance of a star whose light never dims.

Then again, there are many other Neill projects to go for to celebrate his legacy. However, when it comes to ready availability and accessibility, Netflix is a household name for a reason, meaning, unlike most options, Untamed is just a fingertip away.

Plus, considering the Netflix series flaunts one of the most unexpected plot twists of all time, that too, within just six episodes, Untamed should be a must-watch on streaming if you haven’t already. Hence, without a second thought, hit play!