Untamed Ending Explained: What Happens To Jane Doe In Netflix's Miniseries And What It Means

The story begins with a shocking incident as a climber nearly dies when a girl’s body falls from El Capitan. Turner is called in, only to find that the victim initially known as Jane Doe wasn’t just a tragic accident. She had been shot, with wounds suggesting she was chased and hunted.

As Turner digs deeper, the series shifts from a standard investigation into a psychological and emotional reckoning, not just for him, but for those closest to

The shocking final episodes not only reveal Jane Doe’s true identity but also unearth a long-buried secret shared between Turner and his ex-wife, Jill (Rosemarie DeWitt). Keep reading as we explain the ending of Untamed for you,

Untamed Ending Explained - Netflix

As the investigation unfolds in the Netflix miniseries, Turner learns that Jane Doe, a runaway called Grace, lived in a squatter camp after fleeing abuse in foster care. With the help of Yosemite ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago), he tracks a tattooed “X” on the victim, an emblem also found on drug pills distributed in the park.

Their search leads them to Shane Maguire (Wilson Bethel), the isolated wildlife officer who now lives off-grid. Maguire, skilled and mysterious, is tied to the drug operation. A pill bottle matching the tattooed “X” is found in his camp, confirming his link.

Following a tense chase and shootout, Maguire corners Turner. But he’s taken down by Vasquez, who arrives just in time. Meanwhile, authorities raid and destroy a hidden drug lab inside an abandoned mine.

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Kyle and Jill’s Hidden Tragedy In Untamed

The most haunting revelation comes in the final moments: Turner’s son, Caleb, who Turner has been speaking to throughout the show, is actually dead. Jill reveals that Caleb was murdered in the park by Sean Sanderson. Overcome with grief, Jill hired Maguire to blackmail Sanderson into returning and Maguire killed him instead. With Maguire dead and the truth hidden, their secret is safe, at least for now.

Who Is Jane Doe In Untamed And Why Was She Killed?

Turner later conducts a DNA test and learns that Jane Doe’s real name was Lucy and she was the illegitimate daughter of his superior, Chief Paul Souter (Sam Neill). Souter, trying to protect his reputation, abandoned her with an abusive foster family. Lucy eventually resurfaced in the park.

When Souter discovered her presence and growing attachment to his family, he confronted her with a gun. She fled, and he shot her in the leg. Fearful she would expose him, he pursued her. At the top of El Capitan, Lucy chose to leap rather than face capture. Then, overcome by guilt, Souter committed suicide by jumping into the river below.

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What Happens To Kyle Turner In Untamed?

In the aftermath, Turner recovers in the hospital and, after settling everything in Yosemite, he packs up and quietly exits the park. The show closes without revealing his destination, but it’s clear he’s moving on, ready for whatever comes next.

Untamed is a mini-series on Netflix, and with its storyline neatly wrapped up, a second season isn’t expected.

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