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Season 1 – Katla

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The catastrophic eruption of sub-glacial volcano Katla turns a nearby community's world upside down as mysteries begin to emerge from the ice.
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Katla — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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John Doyle Globe and Mail In what is a slow-moving, Stygian and enigmatic eight-part series (Icelandic with English subtitles) there's a beguiling mystery about heartbreak. Jul 6, 2021 Full Review Aaron Phillips But Why Tho? A Geek Community Katla struggles to find its direction in the beginning of the show, once it gets going, it’s an incredibly intense and psychological mystery. Rated: 7/10 Jan 23, 2023 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage Harsh, grown-up, grim without the need to be graphic. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 21, 2022 Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof It could have compressed everything into fewer chapters, but it is also a work that arouses a certain curiosity from the start and gradually expands the universe it poses to become more and more interesting. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Peg Aloi Arts Fuse In the confident hands of this filmmaker, the powerful narrative unfolds with striking simplicity and intensity. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Paul Tassi Forbes Katla ended up going places I wasn't expecting past this initial premise, and managed to be a rather touching exploration of grief, loss and regret, albeit in a way that moves a bit... slowly at times. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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roy t The series is okayish but definitely not great if you're trying to avoid going into a full blown depression. The doubling up starts to become rather too predictable. I always used to want to visit Iceland but much of it looks like a total hell-hole in this series, that's just apart from the awful weather which I couldn't believe was their version of summer! So I've changed my mind in that respect. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/25 Full Review Fritz L It starts and continues slowly, allowing the viewer to nurture a full range of sentiments, thoughts and unanswered questions. In the last episodes the depth of the involvements gets deeper and deeper, possibly raising a lot of personal echoes. A great series, definitely worth seeing, but with some truly hard scenes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Daniel J Amazing atmosphere and engaging story, with an interesting weaving of folktales and personal trauma. The series does a great job of making the audience feel the weight of the place and situation. It is very close to a 5/5 for me. Maybe closer to a 4.75/5. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review Dave C The atmosphere to this intriguing tale is perfect… Unfortunately, nothing else is. The overarching story and sub-plots show promise as the unusual and mysterious events unfold, but too many of the building (and often repeated) questions are left unanswered. And the finale leaves a lot to be desired… Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review Joseph M Extreme boredom…don't waste your time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/23 Full Review Michael P Beautifully shot, interesting premise. The characters are a bit bland, but in a desolate, grim environment it is realistic that its inhabitants are weary and colorless. The show combines science, science fiction, folklore and human suffering in thought-provoking circumstances. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Sigurjón Kjartansson

Creator

Baltasar Kormákur

Creator

Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð

Gríma

Aliette Opheim

Gunhild

Björn Thors

Darri

Guðrún Gísladóttir

Bergrún

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 17, 2021 From Under the Glacier A year after Katla's eruption, survivors grapple with its aftermath; suddenly, an ash-caked woman appears on the glacier. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 17, 2021 Ása Emerging from the shadows, a surprise visitor gets Grima's full attention; as the ground beneath them shifts, Darri and Gunhild heed Katla's call. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 17, 2021 The Mother The cold, cruel reality of life in Vík í Mýrdal comes home to Gríma; Darri studies his strange find in secret; Gunhild confronts the newcomer. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 17, 2021 This Is Not Him Unsettled, Gríma returns to the camp for answers while Darri heads to Vik for a reunion; a torn Þór grows enthralled. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 17, 2021 Northerly Winds A shocking revelation opens up a chasm of questions; history repeats itself as a deadly ash storm gathers. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 17, 2021 Gríma Face to face with a mystery, Gríma tries to understand her shadowy find; Rakel has a change of heart as Gísli deals with an unexpected arrival. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 17, 2021 The Rock Sometimes shadows have minds of their own; at the scene of an accident, Rakel pours her heart to Gríma; Darri canvases the crevasse for answers. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 17, 2021 I Am You The truth comes out, the fear grows, and the mystery threatens to sweep away everything before it. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Sigurjón Kjartansson, Baltasar Kormákur
Executive Producer
Sigurjón Kjartansson, Baltasar Kormákur
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
Icelandic
Release Date
Jun 17, 2021
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