What's new
Netflix's new supernatural thriller series Below has quickly reached the top of international streaming rankings. All six episodes debuted on October 8, and by October 10, the show secured the No. 1 position on FlixPatrol's global Netflix TV chart. FlixPatrol aggregates daily streaming rankings across various countries to track early international reach; however, official weekly viewing-hours data from Netflix is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Critical reception for the series has also been positive, with the title holding an 82% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes as viewers continue to discover the show.
About the series
Created by Jesse McKeown, Below was filmed on location in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The narrative takes place in Snooks Arm, an isolated coastal fishing community working to preserve its way of life while facing local economic struggles.
The plot centers on Calvin Penney, a local fisherman who remains haunted by his father's mysterious death decades in the past. When an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing the town from beneath the water, Calvin collaborates with Dr. Fonda Howander, a visiting marine researcher, to investigate the threat before the community is destroyed.
What to expect
The production mixes small-town family drama with supernatural monster horror, focusing on the ocean's dangers and the challenges facing the remote town's future.
Key cast members in the series include:
- Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney
- Mackenzie Davis as marine researcher Dr. Fonda Howander
- Charlie Heaton as Calvin's son, Wade
- Ruby Stokes
- Rohan Campbell
- Willow Kean
- Kaleb Horn
Source: netflix new series release - BingNews · Published October 11, 2026 · Photo by DCL "650" on Unsplash