Josh Hartnett Faces a Newfoundland Nightmare in Netflix’s ‘Below’ (2026)

“Below” is a 2026 Canadian supernatural thriller: a Netflix limited series with 6 episodes, categorized as Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller, Drama, Horror, and Mystery, releasing October 8, 2026.

 

• Memorable Quote (from the trailer): “Everybody out! Get out of the water!”

• IMDb Rating: (no rating) out of 10 stars

STORYLINE:

Below is a six-episode Canadian supernatural thriller set in a remote Newfoundland fishing town where tradition, isolation, and community pride run deep. Calvin Penney (played by Josh Hartnett) is a rugged but big-hearted fisherman haunted by the mysterious death of his father decades earlier. His quiet life is shattered when an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing the coastline. It leaves behind eerie disappearances, violent attacks, and growing panic among the residents. As fear spreads, Calvin’s son Wade begins exhibiting disturbing symptoms that suggest the creature’s influence may reach far beyond the ocean.

Determined to protect his family and preserve the town’s way of life, Calvin reluctantly teams up with Fonda Howander (played by Mackenzie Davis). She is a visiting marine researcher whose scientific curiosity clashes with the community’s skepticism.

Their joint investigation reveals long-buried secrets tied to the island’s history, folklore, and the Penney family’s past. Their search forces the town to confront uncomfortable truths about its identity, resilience, and the cost of survival.

As the creature’s attacks escalate, Calvin must navigate shifting alliances, rising tensions, and the possibility that the greatest threat may not be the monster itself—but what its emergence reveals about the community’s fractures.

CAST BIO & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Josh Hartnett

An American actor known for his early breakout roles in “The Virgin Suicides” (1999), “Pearl Harbor” (2001), and “Black Hawk Down” (2001). Recent highlights include his performances in “Oppenheimer” (2023), “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre” (2023), and “Trap” (2024).

Mackenzie Davis

A Canadian actress who first gained attention with her breakout role in “Halt and Catch Fire” (2014–2017), where she played programmer Cameron Howe — a performance widely praised for its complexity and vulnerability. The series became a cult favorite.

Her other roles included:

• The Martian (2015)
• Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
• Black Mirror episode “San Junipero”
• Tully (2018)
• Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)

TRAILER/TEASER:

One Media. “BELOW Official Trailer (2026) Josh Hartnett.” YouTube, 28 Jul. 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7EwrVHsCnA.

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