Overview
- The six‑episode series premiered in TIFF’s Primetime lineup on Thursday, Sept. 10, with Netflix releasing an official poster and trailer that do not show the sea creature.
- Josh Hartnett leads the cast as a grizzled fisherman who must protect his family and town from a mysterious threat, joined by Charlie Heaton, Mackenzie Davis, Rohan Campbell, Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, and Willow Kean.
- Netflix has set a global streaming date of October 8, 2026 for Below, confirming the festival‑first rollout will be followed by a worldwide launch.
- Creator Jesse McKeown draws the story from Newfoundland realities, using Resettlement and Come Home Year programs and the collapse of the cod fishery to shape characters’ livelihoods and the show’s social stakes.
- Shot on location in St. John’s with local cast and crew, the series aims to boost Atlantic film visibility while marketing intentionally withhold images of the creature to keep suspense for viewers.