Katla
Created by Sigurjón Kjartansson, Baltasar Kormákur
On Netflix
A moody Icelandic mystery where a volcanic catastrophe unleashes prehistoric strangeness into a small community, blending sci-fi dread with existential unease.
A year after a subglacial volcano erupts, mysterious elements from prehistoric times emerge from the melting ice, bringing unforeseen consequences.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Katla sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Katla scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Katla leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Katla easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Katla violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Katla, and what each one shares →
Like Katla
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Katla
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Katla, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Katla, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Katla, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
