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Following the massive global success of the hit Norwegian disaster series la palmaNetflix has officially announced a standalone sequel titled Florida (working title). Coming to Netflix in 2027, the new four-part event series will delve into the impending tsunami in the Atlantic.
Announced during the media conference Nordic Media Days in Bergen, the new mini-series will continue the “Scandisaster” craze that has proven to be a big hit for Netflix.
Here’s everything we know so far Florida.
What is the Florida conspiracy?
Created by the acclaimed team behind Earthquake (skjelvet) and La Palma, the new series will pick up immediately after the events of its predecessor.
As a quick refresher, la palma (which arrives on Netflix in December 2024) was based on a Norwegian family vacationing on the Canary island of La Palma, who are faced with disaster when a researcher discovers signs of an impending volcanic eruption.
Florida is surging just hours after a volcanic eruption on the island, according to Netflix. The story will focus on the Norwegian community in Florida (not the United States, apparently) which is present in norway) They are currently completely unaware that the devastating tsunami generated by the explosion is heading towards them across the ocean.
Who is behind the series?
The new series is produced by FanteFilm, the production company famous for perfecting the “scandisaster” genre with titles like The Wave, The Quake and of course La Palma.
Cecily Mosley (The Snowsister, Grey’s Anatomy) is set to direct all four episodes, with scripts written by? lars gudmestad (La Palma, The Burning Sea). Les Graves Alsos And jan eric langoen Will produce in collaboration with executive producer martin sundland.
Screenwriter Lars Gudmestad expressed his excitement for the follow-up, saying:
“Being able to make Florida is a dream I’ve had for a long time, and I’m so glad that Netflix also believes in this project. Our ambition is to create a spectacular disaster series with characters that audiences can identify with and really care about, and that’s why it’s so reassuring to have a talented and experienced director like Cecily join us on this journey.”
Director Cecily Mosley said:
“People living through crises are the most fascinating starting point for drama. With La Palma, Lars Gudmestedt, Fantafilm and Netflix demonstrated the power of combining large-scale disasters with intimate human stories, and I am so proud and happy to be a part of the new project, Florida.”
How well did La Palma do on Netflix?
It’s no surprise that Netflix was eager to greenlight a sequel when you look at the viewership figures. Currently ranked as the 8th most watched non-English TV title globally on Netflix, the four-episode limited series has garnered over 70.3 million views.
Released on December 12, 2024, the TV-MA drama dominated Netflix’s global top 10 during the holiday season, holding the #1 spot in its first two weeks. It even saw a surprising resurgence in the summer of 2025 and returned to the top 10 for two consecutive weeks.
Here are the full details of la palma Initial performance and its return to the Netflix Global Top 10:
| 1 | December 8 to December 15, 2024 | 40,200,000 | 13,100,000 | #1 |
| 2 | December 15 to December 22, 2024 | 75,700,000 (+88%) | 24,700,000 | #1 |
| 3 | December 22 to December 29, 2024 | 37,400,000 (-51%) | 12,200,000 | #2 |
| 4 | 29 December to 5 January 2025 | 25,400,000 (-32%) | 8,300,000 | #3 |
| 5 | 5 January to 12 January 2025 | 11,000,000 (-57%) | 3,600,000 | #6 |
| 6 | June 15 to June 22, 2025 | 7,900,000 | 2,600,000 | #4 |
| 7 | June 22 to June 29, 2025 | 5,000,000 (-37%) | 1,600,000 | #7 |
when will it happen Florida Release on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that a four-episode limited series is expected to premiere globally 2027. We’ll keep you updated as production begins and cast is announced.
