Netflix is set to release a new six-part suspense thriller titled Below, which will begin streaming on October 8. The series, starring Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton, and Mackenzie Davis, centers on a mysterious underwater monster that terrorizes a small Newfoundland town.
Hartnett portrays Calvin Penney, a fisherman grappling with the unresolved death of his father. Heaton plays Calvin's son, Wade, whose behavior suggests a possible psychic connection to the entity plaguing their community. Davis joins the cast as a visiting marine biologist who teams up with Calvin to confront the unseen threat.
The official description for Below outlines a plot where an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing the coastal town. Calvin must work to unite his community while protecting his family, seeking answers about the creature and uncovering buried secrets of the island. The series aims to blend local myth with suspense, exploring themes of family, community, and change.
Below was created by Jesse McKeown, known for his previous writing on Netflix's The Sinner and The Umbrella Academy. The series promises a twisty narrative, delving into the psychological impact of the monster's presence and the town's efforts to survive.
The series is positioned to offer a different take on underwater thrillers, focusing on mystery and suspense rather than direct creature confrontation, at least initially. The trailer hints at unsettling events, including houseboats disappearing and Wade's peculiar interactions with his environment. The addition of a marine biologist suggests a scientific approach will be taken to understand the phenomenon.
