In several interviews around the show's February 2022 release, Baum highlighted the stark contrast between tourist luxury and the struggles of locals:
Baum noted that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly worsened the economic situation for many residents who rely on tourism, leading to visible poverty that many visitors never see. In several interviews around the show's February 2022
The series Der König von Palma itself explores this duality, set in the early 1990s as a family tries to build a business amidst a "maelstrom of corruption, extortion, and violence". Despite the drama, Baum admitted that filming allowed
For more details, you can read the full interviews on sites like Gala or Stern . Despite the drama
Despite the drama, Baum admitted that filming allowed him to see the island's charm for the first time, though he felt the weight of the social issues current residents were facing.
He described the reality for some families as "really bad" ( wirklich schlimm ), emphasizing that the island has a dark side behind its sun-drenched facade.