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Netflix's 'Below' Hits #1 with Josh Hartnett's Newfoundland Sea Monster Thriller
entertainment2 days ago

Netflix's 'Below' Hits #1 with Josh Hartnett's Newfoundland Sea Monster Thriller

Netflix's new six-episode limited series 'Below' has debuted as the platform's top show, starring Josh Hartnett as a fisherman in a remote Newfoundland town. The series blends creature horror with climate fiction, following Calvin Penney as he investigates a giant sea monster threatening his community. While critics praise the authentic local setting and Hartnett's performance, reviews are mixed regarding the pacing and the show's second half.

via Slate|
#below#entertainment#jesse-mckeown
Below Premieres on Netflix: A Climate-Driven Monster Horror That Rivals Widow's Bay
entertainment3 days ago

Below Premieres on Netflix: A Climate-Driven Monster Horror That Rivals Widow's Bay

Netflix's new limited series Below, starring Josh Hartnett, has debuted to generally positive reviews, earning an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Set in the fictional Newfoundland town of Snook's Arm, the six-episode series follows fisherman Calvin Penney as he battles a giant squid and confronts the consequences of climate change and forced resettlement. Critics praise the show's atmospheric visuals and Hartnett's performance but note that the second half of the season feels padded. The series is frequently compared to Apple TV+'s Emmy-winning Widow's Bay, with both shows exploring coastal horror, though Below is more serious and ecologically focused.

via Vulture|
#below#creature-horror#entertainment
Netflix's 'Below' Debuts: A Newfoundland Sea Monster Thriller Draws Mixed Reviews
entertainment4 days ago

Netflix's 'Below' Debuts: A Newfoundland Sea Monster Thriller Draws Mixed Reviews

Netflix's new limited series 'Below' premiered on October 8, 2026, starring Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis in a supernatural thriller set in a remote Newfoundland fishing town. The six-part series, created by Jesse McKeown, explores a community facing a mysterious sea monster and economic decline. Critics generally praise the show's atmosphere and performances but criticize its pacing and underdeveloped plot in the second half.

via TVLine|
#below#charlie-heaton#entertainment
Netflix's 'Below' Distinguishes Itself from 'Widow's Bay' Through Authentic Newfoundland Detail
tv4 days ago

Netflix's 'Below' Distinguishes Itself from 'Widow's Bay' Through Authentic Newfoundland Detail

Netflix's six-episode series 'Below' has launched, featuring Josh Hartnett as a fisherman in a fictional Newfoundland town. While critics and creators acknowledge surface similarities to Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay,' the production emphasizes distinct creative origins, authentic local accents, and a specific blend of creature horror and family drama. The series concludes with an open-ended cliffhanger, though Netflix has not yet confirmed a second season.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Netflix's 'Below' Pairs Josh Hartnett with a Giant Squid in a Newfoundland Thriller
tv5 days ago

Netflix's 'Below' Pairs Josh Hartnett with a Giant Squid in a Newfoundland Thriller

Netflix’s new six-episode limited series 'Below' premiered on October 8, 2026, starring Josh Hartnett as a fisherman in a dying Newfoundland town. Created by Jesse McKeown, the thriller blends creature horror with family drama and climate themes, receiving generally positive reviews for its pacing and performances despite mixed opinions on its ecological messaging.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#below#jesse-mckeown#josh-hartnett
Tyra Banks Reveals 2002 'Halloween' Agent Promised Her Josh Hartnett's Career
entertainment9 days ago

Tyra Banks Reveals 2002 'Halloween' Agent Promised Her Josh Hartnett's Career

Tyra Banks has publicly expressed regret over her 2002 appearance in 'Halloween: Resurrection,' citing a broken promise from her agent that the role would launch her acting career like it did for Josh Hartnett. Banks revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that she was assured of an 'iconic death scene' and a career trajectory similar to Hartnett’s, but the film failed to boost her profile, and her death scene was cut from the theatrical release. While the movie underperformed at the box office, Banks subsequently found massive success hosting 'America's Next Top Model.'

via A.V. Club|
#entertainment#entertainment-weekly#film-industry
Tyra Banks Reveals 2002 'Halloween' Agent Promised Her Josh Hartnett's Career
entertainment9 days ago

Tyra Banks Reveals 2002 'Halloween' Agent Promised Her Josh Hartnett's Career

Tyra Banks revealed in an Entertainment Weekly interview that she holds a grudge against the 2002 film 'Halloween: Resurrection' because producers cut her major death scene. Banks stated her agent convinced her to take the role by promising it would replicate the career boost Josh Hartnett received from the previous 'Halloween' installment. Although the film failed to launch her acting career, Banks subsequently found massive success hosting 'America's Next Top Model.'

via Page Six|
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Hartnett Details 'Verity' Set Dynamics, Intimacy Coordination, and Rejection of Method Acting
film12 days ago

Hartnett Details 'Verity' Set Dynamics, Intimacy Coordination, and Rejection of Method Acting

Josh Hartnett discusses the collaborative and professional atmosphere on the set of 'Verity,' highlighting the role of an intimacy coordinator and his rejection of Method acting. The film, directed by Michael Showalter and starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, is set for wide release on October 2, 2026. Hartnett emphasizes the importance of maintaining a light-hearted set dynamic despite the film's dark themes, while also noting his personal preference for a low-key life in the UK away from Hollywood.

via Deadline|
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'Verity' Premieres to Mixed Reviews: Critics Praise Cast, Panning Script
film13 days ago

'Verity' Premieres to Mixed Reviews: Critics Praise Cast, Panning Script

Amazon MGM Studios' 'Verity' held its New York premiere on September 29, featuring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. The film, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, is set for wide release on October 2. While the cast and production design received attention, critics from Variety and The Guardian panned the script and direction, calling it a listless adaptation.

via Deadline|
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Hartnett Fights a Sea Monster in Netflix's Below Teaser
entertainment2 months ago

Hartnett Fights a Sea Monster in Netflix's Below Teaser

Josh Hartnett stars as a Newfoundland fisherman who teams with a visiting marine researcher to confront a mysterious sea creature in Netflix’s six‑part limited series Below. The teaser promises a blend of local myth, suspense, and humor, with TIFF’s world premiere on Sept. 10 and the Netflix debut on Oct. 8; press materials emphasize the show is not supernatural, despite the creature’s presence.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#below#entertainment#josh-hartnett