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Netflix series ‘Below’ tops global viewership charts

Overview

Following its October 8, 2026, release, the Netflix limited series ‘Below’ has achieved significant international popularity. The six-part supernatural mystery thriller, starring Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton, has reached the number one spot on viewership charts in 70 countries, including the United States, Hungary, France, and the Czech Republic. In the Netherlands, the series reached the number two position.

Set in the remote Newfoundland community of Snook’s Arm, the series follows fisherman Calvin Penney as he attempts to protect his family and local way of life from an unidentified sea creature. To enhance the realism of the marine biology elements, the production utilized the Ocean Sciences Centre in Newfoundland and incorporated scientific consultation.

While the series has become a global hit, some critics have noted that the narrative attempts to address various complex themes—including climate change, corporate influence, and mysterious epidemics—without providing a deep exploration of each subject.

Regarding the series' conclusion, showrunner Jesse McKeown described the ending as a reprieve rather than a total resolution. While a character named Dr. Fonda explains that the creature died after releasing its eggs, the final shot depicts giant floating icebergs, implying they may be squid nests. Although a second season has not been officially planned, the series leaves questions regarding the survival of a baby squid seen in a laboratory setting.

Entities

Netflix · Josh Hartnett · Newfoundland · Jesse McKeown · Mackenzie Davis

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Netflix horror series ‘Below’ explores sea monster terror

    Netflix’s new horror series ‘Below’, starring Charlie Heaton, follows a fisherman battling a sea monster. The show concludes with a cliffhanger involving mysterious icebergs and potential future threats.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Below Netflix series reaches number one in 70 countries

    The Canadian thriller ‘Below’, starring Josh Hartnett, has reached number one on Netflix in 70 countries. Meanwhile, Marvel’s ‘VisionQuest’ is receiving positive early reviews on Disney+.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Josh Hartnett Netflix series tops charts in multiple countries

    Josh Hartnett’s new Netflix horror miniseries, set in Newfoundland, has topped viewership charts in several countries, including the US, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

  4. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Netflix thriller ‘Below’ stars Josh Hartnett in Newfoundland setting

    Netflix’s new six-part thriller ‘Below’, starring Josh Hartnett, has garnered praise for its atmospheric depiction of a Newfoundland fishing community facing a mysterious sea creature.

  5. [CULTURE] 18 sources
    Netflix releases ‘Below’ thriller starring Josh Hartnett

    Netflix’s new six-episode limited series ‘Below’, starring Josh Hartnett, is a Newfoundland-set thriller blending sea monster horror with themes of climate change and community survival.

  6. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Netflix to release mystery thriller ‘Below’ starring Josh Hartnett

    Netflix will release the six-part mystery thriller ‘Below’ on October 8, 2026, starring Josh Hartnett in a story about a mysterious sea creature threatening a Newfoundland coastal town.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix announces release date for Josh Hartnett thriller ‘Below’

    Josh Hartnett stars in the upcoming Netflix horror-thriller ‘Below’, a six-part limited series set in Newfoundland, premiering October 8.

  8. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Netflix reveals trailer for Newfoundland-set thriller ‘Below’

    Netflix has released a trailer for ‘Below’, a six-episode thriller starring Josh Hartnett, set in Newfoundland and premiering at TIFF before its October 2026 release.

Sources

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