The Netflix series is set on the Spanish Canary Island and tells of the eruption of a volcano that causes a tsunami of several meters.
It was not among the most anticipated premieres, but there is a new series that is sweeping Netflix and has been in the global Top of the most popular on the streaming platform all week. The fiction is a four-episode miniseries, it is called The Palm and, as its name suggests, it is set on the Canary Island of the same name. However, despite what many may think at firstit is not a Spanish series, but rather a Norwegian fiction that is not based on real events even though its starting point is a volcanic eruption.
As you will remember, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma erupted in September 2021 and was spitting lava for 85 days, being the longest volcanic eruption in history. Fortunately there were no fatalities, but, during that time, the lava flows caused extensive damage that continues to wreak havoc on the island and its inhabitants. However, although The Palm Netflix uses the same scenario, lThe series was planned before the volcano erupted and what is told in it is the survival story of a family of tourists.
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In fact, the Netflix series is within the popular disaster genre and the entry into activity of the volcano is only the beginning of a greater natural disaster that is about to claim many lives. As the threat of a tsunami looms over them, the non-evacuated family has to find a way to escape the island on their own.
The series was released on November 12 on Netflix and the data offered by the platform in this first week is that has been viewed more than 13 million times and accumulates more than 40 million hours watched, so it seems that viewers are watching it in its entirety. There are four 50-minute episodes, so can be seen in just over 3 hours. However, the reviews are not being too good.
In any case, if you liked it The Palm and you want to enjoy a title of the catastrophe genre that is undoubtedly worth it, You have to know that it is available in the Netflix catalog Impossiblea true gem of disaster cinema and the one that consecrated Juan Antonio Bayona also at an international level.
Starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor, Impossible is inspired by the true story of a Spanish family who, in December 2004, was on vacation in Thailand, coinciding with the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that devastated the coasts of South Asia with waves up to 30 meters high.
The emotional film begins Maria (Watts), Henry (McGregor) and their three children excited to enjoy their winter vacation in paradise Thailand, but on the morning of December 26, while the family was relaxing in the hotel pool After the Christmas celebrations, a huge wave of water looms over them. María, Henry and the children survive the tsunami, but end up separated, living separately a journey of survival with the sole objective of meeting again.
With almost 200 million dollars raised, the film was a real success around the world and, although disaster films are not usually among the best rated, they have a score of 82% in Rotten Tomatoes. Noemi Watts was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance, although she did not win, and the film won 5 Goya Awards out of the 14 for which it was nominated. Impossible It is also the second highest-grossing Spanish film in history, after Eight Basque surnames will snatch first place in 2014two years after its premiere.
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