In recent years, the streaming giant Netflix has released Nordic hit series such as “The Rain”, “Størst av allt”, “Home for Christmas”, “The Playlist”, “The Chestnut Man”, “Clark” and “Helicopter Robbery”, to name a few.
In the new Norwegian drama series “La Palma”, the production goes beyond the Nordic borders.
When does La Palma premiere on Netflix?
“La Palma”, which is directed by Kasper Barfoed after a script written by Harald Rosenløw Eeg and Lars Gudmestad premiered on Netflix on December 12, 2024.
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La Palma plot – what is the Netflix series about?
The drama series “La Palma” is about a Norwegian family that goes on vacation to La Palma. But the vacation is threatened by disaster when a young scientist finds alarming signs of an imminent volcanic eruption.
Where is La Palma set?
The series takes place just like the title, on La Palma which belongs to the Canary Islands.
Is La Palma based on a true story?
No, the series “La Palma” is not based on a true story. It is also not based on a book, but is based on an original script.
However, the island and volcano in the series are real. The volcano Cumbre Vieja had its last eruption in 2021, writes Netflix.
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“La Palma”. Image source: Netflix How many episodes are there in La Palma?
“La Palma” is a miniseries consisting of four episodes that are approximately 40 to 50 minutes long.
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La Palma cast list – which actors are there?
Maybe you recognize some of the actors in the series. Thea Sofie Loch Næs, who plays Marie Ekdal, had a major role in the Swedish drama series “Ondskan”, from 2023, and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson who plays Haukur, appeared in Will Ferrell “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga”, from 2020.
Other actors who appear in the series are:
La Palma trailer
Here you can see the trailer for “La Palma”
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