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Below (miniseries)

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Below
Genre
Created byJesse McKeown
ShowrunnerJesse McKeown
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Jesse McKeown
  • Jessica Rhoades
  • Chris Hatcher
  • Josh Hartnett
  • Jamie Childs
  • Louise Sutton
  • Sharon Hall
Production companyPacesetter Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Below is an upcoming Canadian mysterious thriller miniseries starring Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, and Charlie Heaton. It is set to premiere on Netflix on October 8, 2026.

Premise

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When a remote Newfoundland town is terrorized by a mysterious sea creature, a hard-bitten fisherman must fight to protect his family, his community, and his vanishing way of life.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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The six-episode limited series was ordered by Netflix in February 2025, with Jesse McKeown serving as creator, writer and showrunner. Other writers of the series include Karen Walton, Perry Chafe and Natty Zavitz.[1] Jamie Child, Helen Shaver, Stephen Dunn served as directors of the series.[3] McKeown, Childs, Jessica Rhoades, Chris Hatcher, Louise Sutton, Sharon Hall served as executive producers of the series.[4]

Casting

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In May 2025, it was announced that Josh Hartnett had been tapped for the lead role of the series, in addition to executive producing.[5] In June 2025, Mackenzie Davis was cast opposite Hartnett.[6] In July 2025, Charlie Heaton, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close and Rohan Campbell joined the cast.[7][8][9] In August 2025, Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes and Kaleb Horn joined the series.[10]

Filming

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Production of the series began in June 2025.[10]

Release

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The series will receive a preview screening in the Primetime program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[11]

All episodes will be streamed on Netflix on October 8, 2026.[2]

References

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  1. 1 2 White, Peter (February 27, 2025). "Newfoundland Limited Series Set At Netflix From Jesse McKeown". Deadline. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Travis, Emlyn (July 14, 2026). "Josh Hartnett and Jesse McKeown tease 'strange events' are unfolding in first look at mysterious thriller Below (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ White, Peter (May 15, 2025). "Newfoundland Limited Series Set At Netflix From Jesse McKeown". Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ DiLillo, John (July 14, 2026). "Josh Hartnett Comes to the Surface in Below This Fall". Tudum (Press release). Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 22, 2025). "Josh Hartnett To Headline Netflix's Newfoundland Limited Series; Jessica Rhoades Joins As EP". Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 30, 2025). "Mackenzie Davis To Star Opposite Josh Hartnett In Netflix's Newfoundland Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  7. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 1, 2025). "Charlie Heaton Joins Netflix's Newfoundland Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (July 18, 2025). "Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close Join Josh Hartnett in Netflix Newfoundland Series (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ Campione, Katie (July 30, 2025). "Rohan Campbell Boards Netflix's Untitled Newfoundland Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Campione, Katie (August 1, 2025). "Netflix's Untitled Newfoundland Limited Series Adds Kaleb Horn, Ruby Stokes & Willow Kean As Production Begins". Deadline. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  11. ↑ Stewart Clarke, "‘Yaga’ Sets World Premiere In TIFF’s Primetime Section; Festival’s TV Lineup Also Includes ‘Carrie’ & ‘Crystal Lake’". Deadline Hollywood, July 23, 2026.
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