Josh Hartnett stars as Calvin Penney in Netflix’s upcoming thriller series Below.
Updated September 10, 2026
Below premieres October 8, 2026, on Netflix. The six-episode thriller stars Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney, a fisherman fighting to protect his family and a small Newfoundland community after a mysterious sea creature begins terrorizing the town.
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When Does Below Premiere on Netflix?
Below premieres Thursday, October 8, 2026, on Netflix.
Unlike a weekly release, all six episodes are scheduled to arrive on October 8, making the entire limited series available to watch at once.
How Many Episodes Are in Below?
Below consists of six episodes. All six episodes are scheduled to release on Netflix on October 8, 2026.
| Episode | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | October 8, 2026 |
| Episode 2 | October 8, 2026 |
| Episode 3 | October 8, 2026 |
| Episode 4 | October 8, 2026 |
| Episode 5 | October 8, 2026 |
| Episode 6 | October 8, 2026 |
What Is Below About?
Below takes place in a small fishing community in Newfoundland, where a mysterious creature lurking in the ocean begins threatening the people who live there.
Josh Hartnett stars as Calvin Penney, a fisherman who must protect his family and community as increasingly strange and violent events begin unfolding around them.
Calvin teams up with marine biologist Fonda Howander as they investigate what is happening beneath the water. Their search becomes increasingly personal when Calvin’s son Wade begins experiencing frightening symptoms of his own.
The series combines a creature mystery with the story of a close-knit community fighting to protect its family, culture and way of life.
Below Cast
The cast of Below includes:
- Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney
- Mackenzie Davis as Fonda Howander
- Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney
- Willow Kean as Ruth Penney
- Ruby Stokes as Mary Penney
- Rohan Campbell as Jay Penney
- Kaleb Horn as Noah
- Natasha Henstridge as Jan
- Mary Walsh
Jesse McKeown created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Josh Hartnett is also an executive producer.
Is There a Trailer for Below?
Yes. Netflix released the first teaser for Below in July 2026. The footage introduces Calvin, his family and the Newfoundland fishing community before revealing that something dangerous is lurking beneath the ocean.
The teaser also shows Calvin working with Fonda to investigate the strange events as Wade begins experiencing disturbing symptoms connected to the growing threat.
Where Was Below Filmed?
Below was filmed in Newfoundland, Canada. The production used the region’s real coastal locations and filmed scenes on the ocean rather than relying entirely on studio environments.
Is Below a Limited Series?
Netflix describes Below as a six-episode series, and the project has been presented as a limited series. All six episodes are scheduled to arrive together on October 8.
Where to Watch Below
Below will stream exclusively on Netflix beginning October 8, 2026.
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