We tend to gravitate towards the dark and unsettling world of Nordic noir in the autumn and winter, when the skies are grey, the rain is unpleasantly cold and heavy, and the wind is whipping itself up into a frenzy.

Considering that we’ve just entered the unavoidable thunderstorm period that follows any British heatwave (however brief), you’d be forgiven for craving your favourite genre a little earlier than usual – and, thankfully, the Netflix gods have answered our prayers.

Here’s what you need to know about Katla.

What’s the plot of Katla?

Set in Iceland, the TV series – like all good Nordic noirs – follows one determined woman’s efforts to unravel a seemingly unsolvable mystery, as Grima desperately searches for her missing sister.

Netflix’s Katla: have you watched this gripping new Nordic noir series yet?