Below is a six-episode Netflix limited series starring Josh Hartnett, and all episodes have been streaming since October 8, 2026. Hartnett plays a fisherman in a Newfoundland town where a huge sea creature starts attacking the harbor. Below are the cast, the plot, the ending explained, the season 2 outlook and shows to watch next.
Last updated on November 1, 2026. The ending section contains spoilers and is clearly marked. For what else is streaming, see our Netflix Top 10 this week page.
Below on Netflix at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
| Release date | Thursday, October 8, 2026, with all episodes at once |
| Episodes | Six |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Star | Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney |
| Co-stars | Mackenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton |
| Creator and showrunner | Jesse McKeown |
| Setting | Snook’s Arm, a fishing town in Newfoundland |
| Filmed in | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Season 2 | Not announced by Netflix |
What Is Below About?
Calvin Penney is a stubborn fisherman in Snook’s Arm, a small Newfoundland town that has been fighting to stay put. When an unidentified creature begins attacking the harbor, he teams up with a visiting marine scientist, Fonda Howander, to find out what it is and how to stop it. His son Wade is caught up in the danger, and the town is under pressure from the wealthy Crocker family, who have long pushed to resettle the community.
The series was created by Jesse McKeown, who is also the showrunner. It blends a monster story with a family drama about whether a dying fishing town can survive.
Below Cast
Josh Hartnett leads the cast as Calvin, with Mackenzie Davis as Fonda and Charlie Heaton as Wade. The Penney family also includes Ruby Stokes as Mary and Rohan Campbell as Jay, while Natasha Henstridge plays Jan Crocker.
Josh HartnettPlays Calvin PenneyLEAD
Mackenzie DavisPlays Fonda HowanderLEAD
Charlie HeatonPlays Wade PenneyFAMILY
Natasha HenstridgePlays Jan CrockerTOWN
Ruby StokesPlays Mary PenneyFAMILY
Rohan CampbellPlays Jay PenneyFAMILY
Kaleb HornPlays NoahTOWN
| Actor | Character |
| Josh Hartnett | Calvin Penney, a fisherman |
| Mackenzie Davis | Fonda Howander, a marine scientist |
| Charlie Heaton | Wade Penney, Calvin’s son |
| Natasha Henstridge | Jan Crocker |
| Ruby Stokes | Mary Penney |
| Rohan Campbell | Jay Penney |
| Kaleb Horn | Noah, Mary’s boyfriend |
| Willow Kean | Ruth |
| Joshua Close | Officer Jaxon Noseworthy |
Below Ending Explained (Spoilers)
Spoilers ahead for the whole season, including the finale.
The creature turns out to be a mother, and the iceberg sitting in Snook’s Arm harbor is her nest, with her eggs inside. The danger to the town is also not only the monster. The Crockers want to mine the island’s resources, and clearing the residents out is how they plan to do it, so the relocation push and the evacuation both serve their plan.
When the military moves to evacuate the island and destroy the creature, Calvin’s family refuses to leave. They help tow the iceberg out of the harbor and into deeper water, and once it is gone the military stands down. The creature then releases her eggs and dies. Fonda explains that the eggs do not survive because the water is too warm.
Snook’s Arm survives, but the Crockers are not finished, and the fight over the town’s future is still going. The final scene shows Calvin and Wade at the helm of the boat. They spot ice on the horizon, the music shifts and the screen cuts to black. Creator Jesse McKeown has said the ending is not meant as a cliffhanger.
Will There Be a Below Season 2?
Netflix has not announced a second season. Below was billed as a limited series, and McKeown has said he considers the story complete while not ruling out a return. We will update this page if Netflix announces more.
Shows Like Below to Watch Next
If you liked the mix of a monster and an isolated town, these are the picks that come up most often.
| Show | Where to watch | Why it fits |
| The Terror (Season 1) | AMC | Sailors trapped in Arctic ice are stalked by a creature |
| The Swarm | The CW in the US | Sea animals start attacking people in an environmental thriller |
| Widow’s Bay | Apple TV | A spooky, funny take on an island town with a secret |
| Midnight Mass | Netflix | An isolated island community and a creeping horror |
| The Rig | Prime Video | Workers trapped in a dangerous place, with an environmental theme |
For movies, roundups most often suggest Jaws, Underwater and The Host. For more spooky viewing, see our horror series and movies to stream now, our Lupin Part 4 cast and ending guide and our Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 schedule.
Where to Watch Below
All six episodes are on Netflix.
Below FAQ
When did Below come out?
All six episodes arrived on Netflix on October 8, 2026.
How many episodes are in Below?
Six. It is a limited series.
Who is in the Below cast?
Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Natasha Henstridge, Ruby Stokes, Rohan Campbell, Kaleb Horn, Willow Kean and Joshua Close.
What is Below about?
A fisherman in a Newfoundland town teams up with a marine scientist when a huge sea creature starts attacking the harbor.
What is the creature in Below?
A huge cephalopod that recaps describe as a giant squid. The ending shows she is a mother protecting a nest of eggs inside an iceberg.
Does the creature die in Below?
Yes. After the iceberg is towed out of the harbor, she releases her eggs and dies.
Is there a Below season 2?
Netflix has not announced one. It was billed as a limited series.
Where was Below filmed?
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Who created Below?
Jesse McKeown, who is also the showrunner.
Release details and cast are based on Netflix Tudum and What’s on Netflix, and the ending is based on coverage from Time and JustWatch. This page is updated if Netflix announces a second season.
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