By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-19 13:11:59 | Updated at 2024-12-19 15:56:08
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Against all the odds Netflix series La Palma has shot up the most-watched list on the streaming service.
The four-part show, which has been dubbed 'cringe-worthy' by some viewers, hit our screens last week - and it has already got a lot of people talking about it on social media.
La Palma follows the story of a Norwegian family that travel to the Spanish island.
Things don't get off to a good start, after a number of tourists die during a boat accident, just days before Fredrik, Jennifer and their kids, Sara and Tobias arrive.
It then gets worse after researchers Marie and Haukur spot the signs of a potential volcanic eruption - which could have devastating consequences for everyone on the island.
The brand new series has become a huge hit on Netflix.
'Cringe-worthy' series La Palma has become one of the most watched shows on Netflix
According to Uni Lad, La Palma has been streamed for more than 40 million hours on the streaming service.
Despite that, it has really left a divided opinion amongst those who have watched it, with many sharing their critiques on social media.
Some of those weren't a fan of what they watched and didn't hold back with their gripes.
One wrote on X: 'Oh dear… shockingly bad in so many ways. Acting and overdubbing very poor, scenes cheap and nasty and the plot cringeworthy. Based on some hypothetical scenarios, but these are stretched beyond fiction.'
Another added: '#LaPalmaNetflix waste of time."
A third chimed in: 'La Palma on Netflix had some good but also bad plot moments."
The show hit streaming service Netflix earlier this month
La Palma is set on the Spanish island
Others viewers were left 'yelling at their tv' while watching the series.
Despite that, some were a huge fan of the programme.
Another wrote on Rotten Tomatoes: 'I don’t understand the hate, I was fully locked into this show and loved it!'
A fifth chimed in on X: 'Unpopular opinion, I actually enjoyed La Palma on @netflix.'
A sixth tweeted: 'La Palma on Netflix is a good show.'
La Palma stars Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Anders Baasmo and Alma Günther.
La Palma has divided viewers with their opinions on the series
Other stars include Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Jenny Evensen, Amund Harboe and Jorge de Juan.
The drama is written by Lars Gudmestad and Rosenløw Eeg.
La Palma is directed by Kasper Barfoed.
Watch La Palma on Netflix now.
