Limited Series – Below

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Oct 2026

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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41 Reviews

59%

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100+ Ratings

A fisherman and a marine biologist team up to protect their community and uncover dark secrets lurking in the deep water.

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Critics Consensus

Below features the classic tropes of better creature features but uses its limited time wisely, ensuring all who dive in come out the other end thoroughly thrilled.

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Rebecca Onion

Slate

5 hrs ago

This whole show feels like one big screech-in, and I loved it.

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

4 days ago

C+

Below is a good enough time if you go in with low expectations and an open mind. The splendid supplements may outweigh the overall package, but who’s to say d’hey aren’t enough entertainment on their oon?

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Kaiya Shunyata

RogerEbert.com

5 days ago

As pressing as it is entertaining, the six-episode series shapes up to be one of the year’s best and most poignant.

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Joyce Slaton

Common Sense Media

2 hrs ago

4/5

Below will make you think twice about just what's out there in the deep blue sea, as well as those who struggle to make a living amongst the fog and the brine.

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Daniel Kurland

Dread Central

4 hrs ago

3.5/5

A committed cast, distinct location, and a tight, economical season all help Below excel as standout sea creature fiction and one of fall’s biggest horror surprises.

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Dais Johnston

Inverse

1 day ago

Like the terrors of the deep, this is one that will sneak up on you.

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john F

@Stra2d 1 hr ago

It's clear that the producers didn't know where to go with this one. Started with great potential and turned into a cluster - F !

Redford W

@RedWing_2026 1 hr ago

I liked the story and the twists, and it was good to see Josh Hartnett as the protagonist once again.

Martin W

@Westybop 7 hrs ago

I can watch most things, I managed 2 and a half episodes, but then went to bed as it wasn’t worth staying up for, can’t believe it’s number 1 on Netflix. Amazing they put this out and a masterpiece such as Kaos doesn’t get a second series…….sigh 🙁

Joanne K

@RT19913956 8 hrs ago

This show was excellent! Really held my attention. The actors Josh Harnett and Charlie Heaton excelled in their character portrayals and I loved the storyline. I found it fascinating and learned a lot about how people live in remote areas in industries I’ve never heard of like ice collecting to make vodka.

Mark W

@RT84131107 13 hrs ago

A twisty sea monster yarn with engaging characters, heart, and drama. My family often loses interest in "slow burn" shows, but the plot twists and characters kept us coming back for more.

alex S

@Linaalexandria 19 hrs ago

Loved every minute of it now give me a second season of Josh Harnett being a hot sexy fisherman thanks

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Jesse McKeown

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Josh Hartnett

Calvin Penney

Mackenzie Davis

Fonda Howander

Natasha Henstridge

Jan

Joshua Close

Officer Jaxon Noseworthy

Rohan Campbell

Jay Penney

Episode 1

Aired Oct 8, 2026

Come Home Year

Calvin Penney welcomes his family home for a long-awaited reunion as an unexpected arrival makes waves throughout the coastal town of Snooks Arm.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 8, 2026

Crown and Anchor

Calvin teams up with marine researcher Dr. Fonda Howander to investigate strange events; his son Wade tries to make sense of unsettling dreams.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 8, 2026

Sir John Franklin

Wade and Calvin encounter mysterious newcomers; Fonda warns the town's residents about a nautical threat as unease spreads through the community.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 8, 2026

The Ocean Will Have Us All

As outsiders draw Calvin into a dangerous hunt for the creature, an unseen danger begins closing in on his family and everyone else in town.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 8, 2026

Little Pot Rock

Calvin uncovers shocking truths about his past; Fonda makes a startling discovery as unexpected company arrives.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 8, 2026

The Unfathering Deep

The true motives behind the crisis become clear and an evacuation begins; Calvin, his family and Fonda devise a risky plan to save their town.

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Creator: Jesse McKeown
Executive Producer: Jesse McKeown, Josh Hartnett, Jamie Childs, Louise Sutton, Sharon Hall
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

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