Netflix: Barely Released and Already Number 1, This 4-Episode Series Shakes Up the Internet

There are always expected hits on Netflix and sometimes unexpected hits that make it to the top of the platform’s viewership charts. That’s the case with this Norwegian series, which topped the ratings on the streaming site just a few days after going online.

It must be said that its plot has something appealing as the disaster series keeps the audience in suspense with a well-crafted sense of urgency, high tension sequences and sustained family dramas.

Netflix’s #1 series is engaging and well-crafted…

This number 1 series, straight from Norway, tells the story of how a family of Norwegian tourists are surprised by the eruption of a large volcano in the normally idyllic Canary Islands.

La Palma, created by Martin Sundland, Lars Gudmestad and Harald Rosenlov-Egg, is a work of fiction that is nevertheless inspired by a real disaster: the 2021 eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which killed 7,000 people and destroyed many buildings.

With this sense of realism and a well-delivered dramatic plot, the Norwegian series attracted Netflix subscribers who were quick to tune in and stay tuned.

For Alcor (5/5), La Palma is “a super original series that rises to a crescendo” “Really crazy last episode!”. On the other hand, Sohan (4.5/5) praises “Nice script and well done special effects”. Olivier Levine (4/5) is wondering if Are Norwegians experts in disaster movies?.

There are also viewers who are less enthused, particularly the “tsunami of clichés and big, well-worn strings” according to tonyhw (2.5/5) and Fkf (3/5). “good audience”Who believes that it is more“The three-hour film is divided into four parts”which still remains “Pleasant Surprise” and “Generally friendly and quite attractive” According to Rudy66 (3.5/5).

…and fast watching!

Overall, AlloCiné viewers were convinced by this drama series and were surprised by the fourth and final episode, which “It’s definitely worth the detour because it’s spectacular and the special effects are quality”According to Liah (3.5/5).

Car La Palma is a mini-series with 4 episodes, averaging 45 minutes. Which means it won’t take much time if you want to catch up on Netflix.

Norwegian fantasy takes place during the Christmas holidays, during which a Norwegian family settles in their favorite hotel on the island of La Palma. But a young Norwegian scientist discovers alarming signs about the volcano at the heart of the holiday paradise.

He has to convince his colleagues that the worst case scenario has to happen. If a volcano erupts, a mountain mass the size of Manhattan can erupt into the sea and cause the world’s largest tsunami.

Can the family survive the disaster of ash, gas and lava in a fight for their lives? Find out by watching La Palma, the number 1 Netflix series.

The miniseries “La Palma” is available on Netflix.