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Hola amigos, buenas vibras para todos.
**Hi friends, good vibes to all.
A few days ago looking for new things to watch I came across this new series on Netflix of Nordic origin, more specifically from Iceland, which apparently was a story full of suspense and mystery and as the truth is that I'm a bit of a fan of those genres I decided to take a look and see what it's really about.
It had been a long time since I had seen something on Netflix that really caught my attention and I liked it as much as this series did, to the point that I watched it in just two days. Of course the series is short, it consists of 8 chapters with a duration of between 45-50 minutes each, but the main reason was the way in which from the first moments it begins to generate a very big curiosity. Let's see then what this disturbing story is about.
- Sinopsis // Synopsis.
The first thing we should know is that Katla is a volcano located in Iceland but it is also the pillar of this story that is responsible for showing us the fear in a totally new way because it is based on what we can not see, that is, in uncertainty. Clearly, and if you have seen it, you will realize the great similarities with "DARK", they are not the same but at the level of aesthetics and terror there are certain similarities.
As I said, Katla has 8 episodes where little by little and in a slow way for some, it takes us to the search for all the answers necessary for the resolution of the great mystery on which the story is based. The thing is that this slowness makes the experience more chilling and therefore keeps us in suspense.
The thing is that Katla, the volcano, erupts and what apparently seemed like a natural and common phenomenon ends up becoming a somewhat strange nightmare. And it is strange because the community of the small town of Vik will begin to witness great mysteries that the ice itself will unveil.
A town in which there are not many people left because of the same eruption many of its inhabitants have decided to leave leaving only a group of no more than 20 people. The other thing to mention is that Katla has been an active volcano for more than a year so the terror and suspense seems to be a never ending thing.
- Opinion.
What I liked most about this series is the combination of three genres: suspense, horror and science fiction. On many occasions when these three "forces" come together the result is usually not so good, fortunately this is not the case with this story because this union takes us on a journey where we are able to experience different types of fear.
Because if the eruption of a volcano is a natural event but something else happens there, something sinister that ends up turning everything into something supernatural. Or not. That's the magic of this series and that's why it's a bit like "Dark", because in the end everything can be interpreted according to each person's way of seeing things.
The series is a gem as far as setting is concerned, filmed in the landscapes of Iceland gives it a gloomy touch plus the use of grays and darks make the story come to life and really grab you. I think the most important part of Katla's success is undoubtedly the fear of the unknown, of not knowing what is happening or what is going to happen and above all the lack of answers. The human mind is always going to seek reason above all things but in Vik's town that won't be possible.
In conclusion it is a very, very good series that surprised me a lot, I think it will be one of the great productions of this 2021, it is one of those series that promise as long as they continue it with more seasons. And if they don't, it is also worth it, I assure you that your time will not be wasted. There is suspense, terror, intrigue, uncertainty and mystery in excess, good locations and photographs and the casting despite not knowing anyone the truth is that they are first class actors. A solid 4.5/5, according to my criteria. As always I leave you with the trailer so you can see what it's all about:
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Bueno mi gente por hoy es todo, espero que les haya gustado. ¡Un abrazo a todos, nos leemos en la próxima!
***Well my people that's all for today, I hope you liked it. ¡Hugs to all, see you next time!