Series synopsis
Katla is a drama mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on June 17, 2021. It ended on June 17, 2021. It was created by Sigurjón Kjartansson, Baltasar Kormákur. It stars Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð, Íris Tanja Í. Flygenring, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Aliette Opheim.
A year after a subglacial volcano erupts, mysterious elements from prehistoric times emerge from the melting ice, bringing unforeseen consequences.
Premise
A year after a subglacial volcano erupts, mysterious elements from prehistoric times emerge from the melting ice, bringing unforeseen consequences.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð as Gríma
- Íris Tanja Í. Flygenring as Ása
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Þór
- Aliette Opheim as Gunhild
- Þorsteinn Bachmann as Gísli
- Haraldur Ari Stefánsson as Einar
- Sólveig Arnarsdóttir as Magnea
- Baltasar Breki Samper as Kjartan
Supporting cast
- Birgitta Birgisdóttir as Rakel
- Björn Thors as Darri
- Helga Braga Jónsdóttir as Vigdís
- Aldís Amah Hamilton as Eyja
- Björn Ingi Hilmarsson as Leifur
- Guðrún Gísladóttir as Bergrún
- Jóhanna Friðrika Sæmundsdóttir as Brynja
- Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir as Álfheiður Grímsdóttir
Guest cast
- Hlynur Harðarson as Mikael
- Valter Skarsgård as Björn
- Leifur Hauksson as Alexander
- Guðbjörg Thoroddsen as Stefanía
- Skúli Gautason as Kári
- Valgerður Rúnarsdóttir as Sigrún
- Agata Árnadóttir Coadou as Young Gríma
- Kolfinna Orradóttir as Young Ása
- Anthony Bacigalupo as Lost Hiker
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 17, 2021 | June 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Under the Glacier A year after Katla's eruption, the shattered survivors are still grappling with the aftermath. Suddenly, an ash-caked woman appears on the glacier. |
June 17, 2021 |
| 2 |
Ása Emerging from the shadows, a surprise visitor gets Gríma's full attention. As the ground beneath them shifts, Darri and Gunhild heed Katla's call. |
June 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Mother The cold, cruel reality of life in Vík í Mýrdal comes home to Gríma. Darri studies his strange discovery in secret. Gunhild confronts the newcomer. |
June 17, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 17, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 17, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |