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IHostage is simply what the title suggests - a hostage in an Apple store is called "iHostage." Even Apple stopped using "i" before product names decades ago because it was deemed too cheesy. The "i" in "iHostage" reveals the time and effort they put into crafting an engaging story.

The script is equally shallow, with nothing developed, not even the organisation of the Spacial forces or the man with the bomb. You start hoping for more details, but sadly, they never come and once you realise this it hits you like a slap in the face. Why did they invest so much in high-quality camera equipment and a skilled film crew, good actors, while allocating so little to the script? Why?

It's a light-hearted, easy-to-watch movie for a relaxing evening after a busy day. You can grab a coffee, take a break, and even answer a few text messages. It's easy to keep up with the movie, and you won't regret your watchtime, but you'll soon forget it because it doesn't try to convey any deep meaning and Netflix won't win any awards.

The final episode of La Palma, titled "Safe Spot," is so unrealistic it left me wishing I hadn't watched it. The storyline pushes the boundaries of believability to the point of absurdity. For example, if a 50-meter-high tsunami strikes your plane, you're dead-there's no surviving that. And the notion that such a massive wall of water simply disappears because you hide in a bay is utterly nonsensical.

The lack of logic ruins any tension the show tries to build. It feels like the writers abandoned realism entirely, hoping dramatic visuals would make up for it. Unfortunately, it doesn't. If you're sensitive to over-the-top nonsense, this episode will only frustrate you. It's a disappointing ending to what could have been a much better series.