‘La Palma’ series review: Taut, touching, thrilling disaster drama

Yes, some of the events in the Norwegian mini-series beggar belief, including how many times the family splits up. However, the show following a Norwegian family on holiday in the Canary Islands is enormous fun with its grumbling volcano, imminent threat of tsunami, engaging cast of characters, picture-perfect locations and thrilling visuals. Jennifer, her school teacher husband, Fredrik and two children, 17-year-old Sara and Tobias are taking their annual vacation at La Palma, the westernmost of the Canary Islands. La Palma Creators: Martin Sundland, Lars Gudmestad, Harald Rosenløw Eeg Cast: Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Alma Günther, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Bernard Storm Lager, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jorge de Juan, Ruth Lecuona, Armund Harboe, Jenny Evensen, Iselin Shumba Skjæveslandn, Thorbjørn Harr Episodes: 4 Runtime: 39 – 50 minutes Storyline: A family vacationing in La Palma are caught in the chaos following the eruption of volcano Fredrik feels priorities have changed for Jennifer once she has started yoga and daily workouts. Despite there being the regular suspects of a disaster movie, from the crashing plane to the squabbling family and the heroic last stand, La Palma gives off an endearing whiff of freshness.