What’s in the water? That’s the question for Below, a new suspense thriller coming to Netflix this fall.
The limited series stars Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, and others, and the streaming service, on July 14, released the first images teasing just what’s going on in this Newfoundland town.
Read on for everything there is to know about Below, from the cast to the premiere date to plot details and more.
When does Below premiere?
The six-episode limited series premieres on Netflix on Thursday, October 8.
Who stars in Below?
The cast includes Josh Hartnett (Calvin Penney), Mackenzie Davis (Fonda Howander), Charlie Heaton (Wade Penney), Ruby Stokes (Mary Penney), Kaleb Horn (Noah), Rohan Campbell (Jay Penney), and Willow Kean (Ruth Penney).
Jesse McKeown created the series and serves as showrunner. He also executive produces with Jessica Rhoades, Chris Hatcher, Josh Hartnett, Jamie Childs, Louise Sutton, and Sharon Hall.
What is Below about?
According to Netflix, “Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) is a big‑hearted but stubborn fisherman living in a small Newfoundland town, who’s still haunted by his father’s mysterious death from decades ago. When an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing his hometown, Calvin must fight to hold his close-knit community together. Determined to keep his son Wade (Charlie Heaton) and the rest of his family safe, he teams up with a visiting marine researcher (Mackenzie Davis) to confront the creature and reveal the island’s buried secrets before it’s too late. Blending local myth, thrilling suspense, and heartfelt humor, this twisty six-part limited series dives into themes of family, community, and change – both terrifying and inevitable.”
Below was filmed on location in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.
Is there a Below trailer?
Not yet, but there are first-look photos you can check out below.
Below, Series Premiere, Thursday, October 8, Netflix