In Netflix’s disaster-drama series ‘La Palma,’ one family finds itself battling the forces of nature to ensure its survival. Frederick and Jennifer come to the picturesque island of La Palma in the Canary Islands to spend their Christmas.

If there is one guaranteed way to draw in viewers, it is to release series based on, or at least inspired by, real events or people. Netflix’s recent successes, such as the historical drama The Empress,

Netflix's series, La Palma, is an exciting tale of survival after a volcanic eruption that leaves viewers wondering whether it is a true story.

With just two of the four episodes having been released, Netflix’s ‘La Palma’ is proving to be a massive hit and has already reached the no. 1 position in Spain. The fictional series is set on the Canary Island of La Palma with the island famous for the Cumbre Vieja volcano that last erupted in 2021.

La Palma does actually have a real volcano which last erupted in 2021. But what about the mega tsunami? Here's the story behind Netflix's La Palma and the hypothesis that inspired it.

In short, La Palma is not based on a true story. But, there are aspects of the show that are very real. La Palma is a real place. It’s one of Spain’s Canary Islands, and is situated off the west coast of Africa. It’s dotted with volcanoes such as Teneguía, and Cumbre Vieja.

In 2021, the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted for a total of 85 days — the longest eruption ever recorded on La Palma island

A look at the Canary Island volcano eruption of 2021, which Netflix’s latest binge-worthy hit has drawn parallels with.

Considering how much content they put out every month, it’s no wonder that Netflix has turned to history books to help them find interesting stories to share with the world. The outlet is known for wild true crime content,

Is La Palma inspired by a true story or a book? This question has sparked a lot of excitement among fans as Netflix's latest Spanish suspense drama grabs the attention of viewers with its fascinating plot and engaging characters.