Netflix series slammed as ‘cringe-worthy’ rockets up the charts against all odds – leaving viewers raging ‘what a waste of time!’

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Against all expectations, the Netflix series La Palma has risen to the most viewed list on the streaming service.

The four-part show, which some viewers are calling ‘cringe-inducing’, hit our screens last week – and people have already been talking about it on social media.

La Palma follows the story of a Norwegian family who travels to the Spanish island.

Things don’t start well, after several tourists die in a boating accident just days before Fredrik, Jennifer and their children, Sara and Tobias, arrive.

Things get worse after researchers Marie and Haukur notice the signs of a possible volcanic eruption, which could have devastating consequences for everyone on the island.

The brand new series has become a big hit on Netflix.

‘Cringe-worthy’ series La Palma has become one of the most watched shows on Netflix

According to Uni boyLa Palma has already been streamed for more than 40 million hours on the streaming service.

Despite this, it has left truly divided opinion among those who watched it, with many sharing their criticism on social media.

Some of them weren’t fans of what they watched and didn’t hold back in their complaints.

Someone wrote on X: ‘Oh dear… shockingly bad in so many ways. Acting and overdubbing very poor, scenes cheap and dirty and the plot horrifying. Based on some hypothetical scenarios, but these go beyond fiction.’

Another said: ‘#LaPalmaNetflix, a waste of time.’

A third chimed in: ‘La Palma on Netflix had some good and bad plot moments.’

The show was released earlier this month on the streaming service Netflix

The show was released earlier this month on the streaming service Netflix

La Palma is located on the Spanish island

La Palma is located on the Spanish island

Other viewers were left ‘yelling at their TV’ while watching the series.

Despite this, some were big fans of the program.

Another wrote on Rotten Tomatoes: “I don’t understand the hate, I was completely locked into this show and loved it!”

A fifth chimed in on X: ‘Unpopular opinion, I really 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

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 was written by Lars Gudmestad and Rosenløw Eeg.

La Palma is directed by Kasper Barfoed.

Watch La Palma now on Netflix.