Evening TV Programming Highlights for July 17: Featuring Untamed as One of the Night's Top Picks
In the realm of streaming entertainment, two highly anticipated series are set to make their debuts this July. On one hand, Star Trek fans can rejoice as the sci-fi prequel spin-off, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, returns for a third 10-part season on Paramount Plus. On the other, a gripping American drama murder mystery, Untamed, premieres on Netflix.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, set in the 2250s, sees Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck), and First Officer Number One (played by Rebecca Romijn) leading the USS Enterprise on its missions. Joining them in the third season are James T Kirk (Paul Wesley) and Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (Martin Quinn), adding further star power to the series.
Meanwhile, Untamed, a six-part series, offers a stark contrast with its atmospheric crime drama set in the scenic environment of Yosemite National Park. The series centres on the investigation of a teenage girl's mysterious fall from the edge of El Capitan, which uncovers dark secrets within the park, including drug trafficking, corruption, and a gold tattoo-linked group connected to a figure named Abuelo.
Lily Santiago plays Naya Vasquez, a park ranger assisting in the investigation, while Eric Bana stars as Kyle Turner, a federal agent investigating the death. Sam Neill portrays Paul Souter, a veteran chief ranger and Turner's friend and mentor, and Rosemarie DeWitt plays Jill Bodwin, Turner's ex-wife who keeps an eye on his wellbeing.
The investigation reveals the girl's secret life among squatters, her pregnancy, and involvement in illicit activities. As Turner and Vasquez dig deeper, they encounter tensions within the park, pursue her killer—who has ties to shady individuals and park corruption—and confront personal demons and family issues. Flashbacks provide insights into the victim's relationships and attempts to escape her troubled circumstances.
Untamed, filmed in Canada, combines elements of crime drama with wilderness adventure, promising a slow-burn, suspenseful watch. The series premieres on Netflix on Thursday, July 17.
In other news, The Hotel Inspector, featuring business expert Alex Polizzi, offers advice to Terry and Nikki, who run a self-catering guest house in Dartmoor. The series airs at 5 pm and 8 pm, and Elaine C Smith stars in Govan Fair Queen on BBC3 at 11 pm.
[1] The Hollywood Reporter, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Renewed for Third Season on Paramount+", 16th June 2023, [2] Deadline, "Netflix Orders Six-Part Murder Mystery Series Untamed from James Duff", 20th May 2023, [3] Variety, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3: Everything We Know So Far", 25th June 2023, [4] Collider, "Untamed: Everything We Know About the Netflix Murder Mystery Series", 3rd July 2023,
- For eager Star Trek fans, the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, airing on Paramount Plus, features the return of Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock, and First Officer Number One, along with new cast members James T Kirk and Montgomery "Scotty" Scott.
- On the other hand, Untamed, a gripping six-part series premiering on Netflix, presents a chilling crime drama set in Yosemite National Park, delivering suspense through its investigation of a teenage girl's mysterious death, entwining elements of drug trafficking, corruption, and a gold tattoo-linked group connected to a figure named Abuelo.
- Following its premiere on Netflix on July 17, Untamed offers a slow-burn, atmospheric watch that combines crime drama with wilderness adventure, starring Lily Santiago, Eric Bana, Sam Neill, and Rosemarie DeWitt in leading roles.
- In the realm of entertainment news, other notable mentions include The Hollywood Reporter's coverage of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' renewal for a third season (16th June 2023), Deadline's announcement of Untamed's production, and Variety and Collider's updates about both series.
