Netflix horror series ‘Below’ achieves record viewership

The Netflix horror miniseries ‘Below’, created by Jesse McKeown, has achieved significant viewership success following its October 8, 2026, release. The series, starring Josh Hartnett, recorded 17 million views within its first four days, setting a record for a Canadian debut on the platform.

Set in a fictional fishing community in Newfoundland, Canada, the story follows Calvin Penney, a fisherman attempting to protect his family from a mysterious marine creature. The plot weaves together supernatural suspense with family drama, involving a marine biologist as the protagonist seeks to uncover local secrets and the mystery surrounding his father’s death.

Critical reception has been largely positive, with an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 70. However, audience reception has been more divided, reflected in a 52% Popcornmeter score and lower ratings on IMDb and Metacritic user scores.