Kasper Barfoed is at the helm of Netflix’s forthcoming Norwegian series, La Palma, a gripping drama-disaster hybrid that’s generating buzz among subscribers. As part of its 2024 focus on international content, Netflix is continuing its push into global markets, with La Palma being one of its highly anticipated titles.
Barfoed is teaming up with writers Harald Rosenløw Eeg and Lars Gudmestad, as well as producers Lasse Greve Alsos and Glenn Lund, to bring the upcoming series La Palma to Netflix.
What is the Plot of La Palma?
The series centers around a catastrophic natural disaster that’s on the brink of striking, trapping a group of unsuspecting tourists in its path. As the calamity unfolds, the tourists must fight for survival against the fury of nature. With their lives hanging in the balance, they’ll be forced to confront their deepest fears and make impossible choices.
The series promises to be a heart-pumping, edge-of-your-seat thriller as we witness the plight of a family as they search for their loved ones, while others are attempting to avoid a fatal disaster that might kill millions. It truly is a race against time, and you can catch a glimpse of the official trailer of this series.
The Cast of La Palma
La Palma boasts an impressive and versatile cast, including Anders Baasmo (Asphalt Burning, The King’s Choice), Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (Westworld, Witch Hunt), Thea Sofie Loch Næss (Delete Me, One Night in Oslo), Thorbjørn Harr (The Tunnel, Beware of Children), and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Trapped, The Deep).
Additional cast members include Johannes Joner (Jul i Blåfjell, Vokteren), Jorge de Juan (Lope Enamorado, Prince of Shadows), Iselin Shumba (Home for Christmas, Ragnarok), and Amund Harboe (State of Happiness, Shadow Detective).
When and Where Can You Watch La Palma?
The series is set to shake up the holiday season with its disaster-themed thrills, offering a refreshing change of pace from the usual festive fare. The 4-episode series premieres on December 12, 2024, with all episodes available exclusively on Netflix.
Mark your calendars because this is bound to be a binge-worthy moment.
Conclusion
The heart-pounding official trailer of La Palma has us convinced that this series deserves a spot on our watchlist, and not every Christmas story has a happy ending. In addition, make sure you also keep a lookout for our review of the same following its release on Netflix.