The Untamed has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 171 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Xiao Zhan leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Untamed is worth clearing space for. The Untamed treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. In a magical world of inter-clan rivalry, two soulmates face treacherous schemes and uncover a dark mystery linked to a tragic event in the past. Credit to Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. It was aired in 2019. What makes The Untamed hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, The Untamed delivers. The tonal similarities to Word of Honor are real, though The Untamed carves out its own identity quickly. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Xiao Zhan carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

The Untamed wrapped up in 2019, created by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.