Episode 1 of Season 1 of "Untamed" kicks off with a breathtaking scene of two seasoned rock climbers scaling a steep, jagged ravine. Suddenly, a woman hurtles towards them, her figure becoming entangled in their safety ropes, sending them all into a perilous tailspin. Thanks to their swift reflexes and unparalleled expertise, they narrowly avert disaster.
Elsewhere, we encounter Kyle, accompanied by his eager son, who is investigating a suspected case of bear poaching. His son, with wide eyes and a hopeful tone, suggests a swim, but Kyle's pager interrupts their father-son moment. With a heartfelt apology, he dashes off to attend to the crime scene.
Upon arrival, Kyle finds the rangers in the midst of rescuing the rock climbers. Among them is Milch, who greets Kyle's presence with palpable disdain. He informs Maya that Kyle, from the Investigative Service Branch, outranks them all. Milch's hackles rise further when Kyle starts questioning the witness instead of deferring to the rangers' insights.
Despite the witnesses' claims of seeing and hearing nothing, Kyle's instincts drive him to rappel down the ravine for a closer inspection of the body. He observes peculiar wounds and notices a bracelet that dislodges upon his touch. He meticulously photographs the scene before deciding, amidst looming storm clouds, to expedite the recovery of the body.
Against the ticking clock, the team retrieves the deceased and examines her wounds, speculating that Jane Doe might have been set upon by coyotes. The possibility that she was fleeing from something lingers in the air. Kyle scours the terrain and discovers bloody handprints and footprints, adding to the mystery.
Later, under the scrutinizing gaze of the medical examiner, Jane Doe's body tells a tale of extensive trauma, making a definitive cause of death challenging to ascertain. The examiner also points out a golden 'X' tattoo on her arm. Despite appearances suggesting she was barefoot and fleeing from coyotes, Kyle suspects a more intricate narrative behind her demise.
At the office, Souter turns to Kyle with a plea to make an effort to get along with the other rangers, his voice tinged with a hint of urgency. He also issues a stern warning, advising Kyle to moderate his bourbon intake. Just as their conversation unfolds, Lawrence storms into their midst, fury etched across his face as he learns that news of Jane Doe's demise has leaked into the media's clutches. His concerns linger on the potential repercussions—an animal The attack could deter visitors, leading the park to the brink of bankruptcy. Kyle, however, remains indifferent, his loyalty not tied to Lawrence's department.
Lawrence further tasks Kyle with reaching out to Sanderman's lawyer, whose repeated attempts to contact him have fallen on deaf ears. Sanderman vanished five years ago, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.
Later that night, under the cloak of darkness, Kyle saddles up his horse, embarking on a solo mission to recover Jane Doe's bracelet. Amidst his search, he dials his ex-wife, Jill, a reminder of the impending meteor shower on Thursday echoing through the phone lines. Jill, startled by the unexpected 2 AM call, is worried; Kyle's slurred words betray his intoxication.
The following morning, Naya pays an unannounced visit to Kyle's abode, her mission dispatched by Souter—to assist Kyle in unraveling the Jane Doe case. Kyle, skeptical of her sudden appearance, reluctantly grants her entry nonetheless.Inside, Naya notices Kyle's possessions packed in boxes, curiosity piqued about his impending move or departure. Her eyes fall upon a picture of Kyle's son, prompting her to share that she too is a mother to a four-year-old boy.
Turning back to the case at hand, Naya informs Kyle that Jane Doe's fingerprints yielded no matches in their system, leaving her identity shrouded in mystery. Kyle, feeling a nagging sense of familiarity with Jane Doe, instructs Naya to scrutinize the park employees' records. As partners in this investigation, Kyle insists they take to the horses, much to Naya's chagrin but to his own delight, for he knows the park's every nook and cranny like a seasoned explorer. Together, they ride through the park, their horses' hooves echoing their determination to pick up Jane Doe's elusive trail.
Their quest guides them to an ancient, weather-beaten hunting shack, where they uncover more unsettling clues: hands and footprints smeared with blood, and bizarre engravings etched into the wooden walls, whispering secrets of the past. As they delve deeper, a menacing bear almost pounces on Naya, but Kyle, with swift reflexes, frightens it off, averting a grim fate.
Further along their journey, they stumble upon a blood-stained shoe, which they meticulously gather as crucial evidence. Venturing deeper into the dense forest, they encounter more traces of blood and a bullet lodged in the tree bark, fueling their suspicion that Jane Doe met her demise by gunfire. A prompt phone call to the medical examiner validates their theory, confirming that Jane Doe was indeed shot in her left foot.
Kyle and Naya grasp that Jane Doe's plight was more complex than merely fleeing from coyotes. Kyle urges Naya to keep their discoveries confidential for the time being. Upon his return home, Kyle finds Jill awaiting him, her expression laced with worry over his erratic late-night phone calls fueled by alcohol. He reassures her that all is well and inquiries about Jill's new husband's parenting skills, steering the conversation towards Jane Doe's case. Jill, eager to assist, offers her insights into Kyle's theories.
Later, Jill reaches out to Souter, voicing her concern for Kyle. Souter invites her to a weekend gathering at his residence, casually mentioning that their granddaughter is temporarily living with them due to her mother's troubles.
Back at Kyle's abode, he watches his son engage in drawing, realizing that Jill had subtly rearranged the words inscribed on Jane Doe's bracelet. This revelation sparks a new lead, uncovering that the bracelet was a common giveaway item from a local park.
At Naya's cozy abode, she bonds with her child amidst groans of a troubling backache, muttering that equestrian pursuits are no trivial feat for the faint-hearted. The very next day, Kyle updates her on the tantalizing bracelet clue, urging her to delve deeper. Drawing inspiration from intricate wall carvings, he posits that they must also consider the insights of the natives. He sets off on a journey to consult with the esteemed native chief regarding Jane Doe, but to his dismay, the chief remains in the dark.
As dusk descends, Naya is still immersed in the labyrinthine database, her fingers dancing across the keys in search of a breakthrough. Suddenly, a message from her ex stirs the waters of her tranquility, a stark reminder that he cannot indefinitely bar her son from his life. This message sends Naya into a tailspin of anxiety.
Meanwhile, at Kyle's residence, his son expresses a yearning to gaze at the celestial wonders of the meteor shower. Across town, Jill finds solace in watching the same meteor shower, her tears mingling with the night sky.
In a dramatic twist, Souter confides in his granddaughter about a startling revelation: Kyle's son, Caleb, passed away years prior. The scene transitions to Kyle, seemingly sharing a heartfelt moment with Caleb as they admire the meteor shower together. However, reality sets in when the chief visits, revealing that Kyle stands alone, lost in reverie.
Kyle seeks the chief's wisdom, asking him to decipher the messages written in the stars. The chief solemnly intones that the celestial display heralds the return of death, forecasting a time when bodies will cascade from the heavens like falling stars.
