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Netflix's Below series rollout

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, Netflix unveiled “Below,” a six‑episode limited horror‑thriller set in a remote Newfoundland fishing community. The series follows fisherman Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) as he defends his town from a mysterious sea creature, with his son Wade (Charlie Heaton) and marine‑biologist Fonda Howander (Mackenzie Davis) at his side. Creator Jesse McKeown—known for *The Umbrella Academy*—serves as showrunner, citing Steven Spielberg and John Carpenter as influences. The writing team includes Perry Chafe and Karen Walton, with executive producers including Jessica Rhoades, Chris Hatcher, Jamie Childs, Louise Sutton, Sharon Hall and Hartnett himself.

A July 28 teaser added further production details: additional cast members Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, Rohan Campbell and Willow Kean, and confirmation that filming took place on location in St. John’s using real boats with no digital background replacement. The teaser also highlighted the plot’s focus on Penney’s battle against the unseen creature, his effort to protect his family, and his quest to uncover long‑buried island secrets tied to his father’s unresolved death. The series, also marketed internationally as “Profundezas,” will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September before its global Netflix debut on 8 October 2026.

By August 2026, media coverage noted the series as part of Netflix's expanding lineup. While the nature of the creature remains unconfirmed, public speculation has linked the creature to legends such as the Loch Ness Monster or prehistoric sharks.

Entities

Netflix · Josh Hartnett · Below · Steven Knight · Tom Hardy

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 17 SOURCES] Josh Hartnett stars as fisherman Calvin Penney in Below.
[● 17 SOURCES] Netflix will release the series “Below” on 8 October 2026.
[● 17 SOURCES] Below is a six‑episode limited series.
[● 17 SOURCES] The plot centers on a mysterious sea creature terrorising a small Newfoundland town.
[● 16 SOURCES] Jesse McKeown is the creator and showrunner of Below.
[● 15 SOURCES] Below is set and filmed in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.
[● 10 SOURCES] Executive producers of Below include Jessica Rhoades, Chris Hatcher, Josh Hartnett, Jamie Childs, Louise Sutton and Sharon Hall.
[● 3 SOURCES] Netflix will release the series “Below” on October 8, 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] Below is a six‑episode limited thriller series.
[● 3 SOURCES] The series is set in a small Newfoundland town.
[● 3 SOURCES] A mysterious sea creature terrorizes the town in the plot of Below.
[● 3 SOURCES] Jesse McKeown is the creator, show‑runner, and executive producer of Below.

Timeline

5 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Netflix expands lineup with 'Taboo' and 'Below' series
Netflix is releasing new series including the historical drama 'Taboo' starring Tom Hardy and the thriller 'Below' starring Josh Hartnett, which features a mysterious creature.
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 18 sources
Netflix Announces Thriller Series “Below” Set in Newfoundland
Netflix’s six‑episode thriller Below, starring Josh Hartnett as fisherman Calvin Penney, debuts Oct 8 2026; a mysterious sea creature terrorises a Newfoundland town, with a TIFF premiere preceding the global on
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Netflix unveils new horror series “Below” set in Newfoundland
Netflix’s new horror series “Below,” starring Josh Hartnett and filmed in Newfoundland, debuts on October 8. The six‑episode thriller follows a fisherman confronting a mysterious sea creature.

Sources

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