Josh Hartnett Is a Grizzled Fisherman Fighting a Sea Monster in Netflix’s New Horror Series ‘Below,’ Out October 8

Man in black knit beanie and olive vest standing on a fishing boat deck, overcast sky behind him.

Netflix is heading to the cold, isolated waters of Newfoundland for its new horror series Below, where a remote coastal town finds itself under attack by an unseen threat. At the center of it all is one man forced to protect his family and community from whatever is hunting them. The trailer keeps that menace hidden, refusing to offer a clear look at what’s lurking just out of frame — and that restraint is exactly what makes it so unsettling.

Josh Hartnett as a grizzled fisherman in the Netflix horror series Below
Josh Hartnett stars in Below, a new Netflix horror series about a fisherman battling a sea monster. Photo via Below on Netflix.

The story unfolds across six episodes, with a cast that includes Josh Hartnett alongside Charlie Heaton, Mackenzie Davis, Rohan Campbell, Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, and Willow Kean.

Josh Hartnett as Calvin in episode 101 of the Netflix series Below
Josh Hartnett plays Calvin, a fisherman at the center of Netflix’s horror series Below. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

The limited series was created by Jesse McKeown, whose credits include The Umbrella Academy. McKeown has cited John Carpenter and Steven Spielberg among the series’ influences — a pairing that promises both dread and spectacle as the mystery of the creature slowly surfaces.

Promotional image from Below, Netflix's horror series starring Josh Hartnett
Josh Hartnett stars in Below, Netflix’s new horror series about a fisherman facing a sea monster. Photo via Below on Netflix.

Below premieres on Netflix on October 8.

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