After watching the official trailer for Below, you’ll want to stay far away from the water. The new Netflix thriller series drops us into the icy waters of Terranova, where a small fishing community finds itself facing a terrifying marine creature, and more. In the cast there is Josh Hartnett playing a fisherman who ends up fighting to protect his family and the entire community. Below, a six-episode series, will debut on Netflix on October 8, 2026. In the meantime, watch the clip below and get a sense of a show that, amidst storms, icebergs, mysterious events, and secrets, promises to keep us glued to the screen.
The plot and trailer for Below
At the heart of the series is Calvin Penney, portrayed by Josh Hartnett, a fisherman with a big heart but a stubborn streak who lives in the small community of Snooks Arm, in Terranova. A single father of three, Calvin remains haunted by the mysterious death of his father, which occurred decades earlier, and he desperately tries to keep his family together despite the difficulties. His life changes when an unidentified marine creature begins terrorizing the town. Determined to protect his son Wade and the rest of his family, Calvin teams up with Fonda Howander, a visiting marine researcher. Together they must face the mysterious creature and try to uncover what secrets lie beneath the surface of the ocean, before it is too late. The threat also appears to be linked to the community’s past and a string of mysteries buried for generations.
In the trailer we see a house that, suddenly and for no apparent reason, is dragged underwater. From that moment forward, the imagery shows a community increasingly terrified, rough seas, storms, and a mysterious presence moving in the depths. The nature of the creature remains largely shrouded in mystery, but it’s clear that the inhabitants of Snooks Arm will have to confront something far bigger than themselves. “Stay away from the water,” warns Calvin.
The cast and the characters
Josh Hartnett portrays Calvin Penney, a man scarred by a long string of tragedies and almost convinced that he is cursed. The fisherman feels increasingly alienated from the world around him and even from the community in which he grew up, but the appearance of the creature will force him to respond and fight for the people he loves. Alongside him we find Mackenzie Davis in the role of marine researcher Fonda Howander and Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney, Calvin’s son. The cast also includes Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes, Rohan Campbell, and Kaleb Horn.
Where was Below filmed?
One of Below‘s distinctive features is its setting. The series was shot in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, a region renowned for its spectacular coastal landscapes, wild nature, and a strong sense of isolation. The series, created by Jesse McKeown, is written by McKeown alongside Karen Walton, Perry Chafe, and Natty Zavitz, while the directors for the episodes include Jamie Childs, Helen Shaver, and Stephen Dunn.
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