The creator of The Chestnut Man (2021–2026) came with a new Norwegian disaster series in 2024: The Palm (2024). The miniseries, which against all expectations will get a second season, managed to attract many viewers after its release. The compelling drama series is still a popular title among subscribers.
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6.2 Watch on Netflix • About a Norwegian family who checks into a hotel on La Palma. But when a young researcher discovers alarming signs from the volcano at the center of the holiday paradise, the mood quickly turns chaotic as fears are raised that a volcanic eruption will trigger the world’s largest tsunami.
What should have been a dream holiday under the Spanish sun turns into an absolute survival journey for a Norwegian family on La Palma. While they have just checked into their hotel, a young geologist makes a terrifying discovery: the island’s volcano is about to erupt.
Panic only really sets in when scientists warn of the ultimate horror scenario. If the volcano slope collapses into the sea, it will cause the largest and most destructive tsunami in history. The idyllic holiday instantly turns into a nerve-wracking race against the clock and the water.
Image: ‘La Palma’ via Netflix
