Newfoundland sea creature saga Below, starring Josh Harnett, drops all six episodes on Netflix after premiering the first two episodes at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival).
Related: Newfoundland Sea Monster Saga Below to Open Primetime at TIFF
When a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a remote Newfoundland town, a hard-bitten fisherman (Josh Hartnett) must fight to protect his family, his community, and his vanishing way of life.
The Iceberg is not your friend. Get back!
Josh Harnett’s Calvin Penney is a single father of three, trying to keep his fractured family together in Snooks Arm, Newfoundland. (Spot the Canadian flag).
Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney.
Rohan Campbell as Jay Penney and Ruby Stokes as Mary Penney.
Mackenzie Davis co-stars as visiting marine researcher Fonda Howander.
Others:
Plus Willow Kean as Ruth Penney and Kaleb Horn as Noah.
Filming in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Below is set in and was filmed in Newfoundland. partly on the Southern Shore in Bay Bulls and Brigus South and features a young Newfoundland band The Salt Beef Junkies.
Lead Josh Harnett told Tudum that he got to know some local fishermen, learned how to tie fishing nets and forged real-life bonds with the actors who play his onscreen children. The group regularly ate fish and chips at local eatery The Duke.
Helen Shaver directed the first episode.
Below – Limited Series
Episodes: 6
St. John’s, Newfoundland filming dates: July 03 2025 – October 12 2025.
Showrunner: Jesse McKeown.
Cast: Josh Harnett, Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes, Rohan Campbell, Kaleb Horn.
Producers: Josh Harnet, Pacesetter UK, Netflix.
TIFF Panel: