If you’re someone who enjoys a slow burn thriller with a touch of the supernatural, Netflix has something new coming your way. Below, a six episode limited series, is set to premiere on October 8, 2026, and based on everything revealed so far, it looks like it’s going to be one of the more atmospheric releases this month.
What Is Below About?
The show is set in Snook’s Arm, a remote and isolated fishing town in Newfoundland, Canada, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone, and the sea is basically woven into daily life. That peaceful setup gets disrupted when a mysterious, possibly supernatural creature starts terrorizing the community from somewhere beneath the water.
At the center of it all is Calvin Penney, a local fisherman played by Josh Hartnett, who finds himself fighting to protect his family and the only way of life he’s ever known. As strange sonar readings and buried secrets start surfacing, Calvin ends up teaming up with Dr. Fonda Howander, a visiting marine researcher played by Mackenzie Davis, to figure out what exactly is lurking below the surface, and why it’s suddenly decided to make itself known.
Given the setting and the slow reveal of buried secrets, Below feels like it’s going for that eerie, isolated-town tension rather than jump scares, which could make it a solid watch for anyone who prefers their thrillers a little more atmospheric and character-driven.
Who’s In the Cast?
Below brings together a genuinely strong cast. Alongside Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis, the show stars Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney, Calvin’s son, adding a family dynamic to the central story. Natasha Henstridge plays Jan, while Joshua Close takes on the role of Officer Jaxon Noseworthy. Rohan Campbell rounds out the main cast as Jay Penney.
Behind the scenes, the series was created by Jesse McKeown, who also serves as showrunner, with writing credits shared by Karen Walton, Perry Chafe, and Natty Zavitz. Direction duties are split between Jamie Childs, Helen Shaver, and Stephen Dunn, giving the show a mix of creative voices behind the camera.
When and Where to Watch
All six episodes of Below drop at once on Netflix on October 8, 2026, so if you’re the type who prefers to binge rather than wait week to week, you’re in luck. The series also got an early preview at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival as part of its Primetime program, which is usually a good sign that a show has some genuine festival buzz behind it.
October is shaping up to be a busy month for streaming in general. If thrillers are your thing, you might also want to keep an eye on the Carrie series release on Prime Video, based on the classic Stephen King story, or check out when Ben Affleck’s Animals releases on Netflix if you’re after something with a different kind of edge.
And if reality TV drama is more your pace after all that tension, don’t miss our full rundown on Pati Patni Aur Panga Season 2, which is also premiering around the same time with a fresh set of celebrity couples.
With a strong cast, an eerie setting, and a plot built around secrets hiding beneath the surface, Below looks like it has all the right ingredients to become one of Netflix’s more talked about thrillers this October.