La Bréa

A massive sinkhole mysteriously opens in the heart of Los Angeles, inexplicably separating a family. The mother and son are transported to a primeval world below, while the father and daughter are left in the present day, desperately trying to reunite their family. Both groups must uncover the secrets of the sinkhole and find a way back to each other.

La Brea has received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cite its convoluted plot and reliance on familiar disaster movie tropes. However, the series has garnered a dedicated audience, appreciated for its high-stakes premise, family drama elements, and adventurous exploration of the prehistoric world.

• Critics found the premise intriguing but the execution often clichéd and predictable.

• Some viewers appreciated the blend of family drama with a sci-fi mystery.

• The show's visual effects and suspenseful cliffhangers were noted as strengths by its fanbase.

Google audience: Google users generally found the show entertaining and suspenseful, appreciating the core mystery and the survival elements. While some acknowledged plot inconsistencies, the family-centric narrative and adventurous spirit appealed to a broad audience.

The series was filmed in Australia, with many of the prehistoric jungle scenes shot in the forests of Victoria, rather than on location in Los Angeles.