
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.



