Created by Jesse McKeown.
Below premiered on Netflix on October 8, 2026.
Distributed by Netflix.
Below (2026) TV Series
Below (2026) is a supernatural thriller that combines creature horror, family drama, and small-town mystery.
Starring Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney, the series follows a fisherman whose community faces a terrifying threat emerging from the sea.
Mackenzie Davis plays marine biologist Dr. Fonda Howander, whose investigation helps uncover the mystery.
Set against Newfoundland’s rugged coastline, the show creates an atmospheric backdrop for suspense and unsettling discoveries.
Although some storylines feel rushed and the pacing occasionally falters, the performances and unusual premise keep the series engaging.
Overall, Below is worth considering for viewers who enjoy mysterious creatures and dark thrillers.
CR Rating: 7.5/10.
Below Actors
Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney
DOB: July 21, 1978.
American actor and producer from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
He became widely known through prominent television and film roles before developing a career that spans crime dramas, psychological thrillers, horror, and historical stories.
Hartnett is recognised for his ability to portray reserved, emotionally complicated characters, often balancing a tough exterior with personal vulnerability.
Role: Calvin Penney is a hardworking fisherman and single father of three living in Snook’s Arm, a small coastal community in Newfoundland, Canada.
Haunted by his father’s mysterious death and other tragedies from his childhood, Calvin has come to believe that he is cursed.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Hartnett immersed himself in Newfoundland’s culture and history to prepare for the role.
He also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Notable works: Penny Dreadful, The Bear, Oppenheimer, Trap, Black Mirror.
Mackenzie Davis as Dr. Fonda Howander
DOB: April 1, 1987.
Canadian actress born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
She studied acting after attending McGill University and built a reputation for portraying intelligent, independent characters in television dramas and science-fiction stories.
Role: Dr. Fonda Howander is a marine biologist investigating the strange occurrences surrounding Snook’s Arm, a coastal fishing community in Newfoundland.
Using her scientific expertise, she works to understand the mysterious sea creature responsible for the town’s growing crisis.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: The production used Memorial University’s Ocean Sciences Centre near St. John’s, Newfoundland, as the location for Fonda’s laboratory.
Davis said that seeing the facility helped her connect with the character’s scientific environment.
Notable works: Halt and Catch Fire, Black Mirror, Station Eleven, The Martian.
Natasha Henstridge as Jan Hickey
DOB: August 15, 1974.
Canadian actress and former fashion model born in Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
She began modelling at the age of 15 and later transitioned into acting, gaining international recognition for her film debut as Sil in the science-fiction thriller Species (1995).
Role: Jan Hickey is Snook’s Arm’s official resettlement liaison officer and an amateur potter.
Her job places her at the centre of discussions about the proposed relocation of the town’s residents and the future of their community.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Henstridge was born in Newfoundland, the same Canadian province where Below is set.
She began modelling at 15 after entering a modelling competition.
Notable works: Species, The Whole Nine Yards, Maximum Risk, Ghosts of Mars, She Spies, The Secret Circle.
Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney
DOB: February 6, 1994.
English actor and musician born in Leeds.
Before becoming widely recognised on television, he was involved in music and performed with bands.
He later developed a screen career built around introspective, sometimes troubled characters.
Role: Wade Penney is Calvin Penney’s eldest son, who has remained in Snook’s Arm while his siblings have spent time away from their hometown.
Struggling with a lack of direction, Wade often gets into mischief and spends his time finding ways to entertain himself in the small coastal community.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Heaton spent time with Newfoundland residents to understand the local culture and the personality of the character he was portraying.
Notable works: Stranger Things, The New Mutants, The Souvenir Part II, Marrowbone, Shut In.
Ruby Stokes as Mary Penney
DOB: September 4, 2000.
British actress from Hackney, London.
She began acting at a young age and gradually earned larger roles in television dramas.
Her work has shown an ability to portray young women navigating family expectations, personal change, and uncertain futures.
Role: Mary Penney is Calvin’s daughter. She returns to Snook’s Arm after spending three years away, bringing her boyfriend, Noah, home to meet her family.
Her return offers an opportunity for reconnection, but the gathering takes place just as the community faces a frightening threat.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Stokes was named one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow in 2023, recognising emerging acting talent.
Notable works: Bridgerton, Lockwood & Co., The Burning Girls, The Jetty, A Banquet.
Rohan Campbell as Jay Penney
DOB: September 23, 1997.
Canadian actor born in Calgary, Alberta.
He began working in television at a young age and has developed a career in mystery, drama, and horror productions.
Campbell is known for playing characters who are caught between their personal ambitions and the consequences of their decisions.
Role: Jay Penney is Calvin Penney’s youngest son, who returns to Snook’s Arm for the Come Home Year celebration after building a life away from his hometown.
He receives a warm welcome from the community, but a threatening text message soon reveals that his apparent success may be hiding serious problems, including financial difficulties.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Campbell was raised in Cochrane, Alberta, and moved to Vancouver at age 17 to pursue acting.
He also holds British citizenship because his parents are British immigrants.
Notable works: The Hardy Boys, Halloween Ends, The Monkey, Silent Night, Deadly Night.
Joshua Close as Officer Jaxon Noseworthy
DOB: August 31, 1981.
Canadian actor known for his work in film and television, particularly in drama, mystery, and thriller productions.
Close has built a varied career portraying characters in suspenseful and emotionally complex stories.
Role: Officer Jaxon Noseworthy is a police officer in Snook’s Arm.
His position puts him close to the practical consequences of the growing crisis, as residents become increasingly anxious and the town faces threats from beyond its shores.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Close grew up outside Toronto and studied at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City.
Notable works: Fargo, The Pacific, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Unusuals, The Master, Killers of the Flower Moon.
Kaleb Horn as Noah
DOB: N/A.
Kaleb Horn is an actor whose screen work includes contemporary drama and genre productions.
His character is introduced through a personal relationship rather than through the town’s central investigation.
Role: Noah is Mary Penney’s boyfriend and arrives in Snook’s Arm hoping to meet her family and strengthen their relationship.
As someone from Montreal, he is unfamiliar with the town’s close-knit culture and the tensions already affecting its residents.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Netflix’s official Below cast guide describes Noah as a city newcomer from Montreal whose plans are disrupted by the mysterious sea creature.
Notable works: Chucky, Dream Scenario, Glamorous, The Kid Detective.
Willow Kean as Ruth Penney
DOB: N/A.
Willow Kean is an actor, playwright, and novelist originally from Labrador West, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Her role in Below places her within the central family and community network, where personal loyalties overlap with the practical demands of keeping a remote coastal town functioning.
Role: Ruth Penney is Calvin Penney’s sister and the harbormaster of Snook’s Arm.
Her job places her at the heart of the town’s fishing community and puts her close to the growing danger in the waters off the coast.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Ruth’s occupation is central to the series’ coastal setting, connecting the family drama with the fishing community’s dependence on the harbour.
Notable works: The King Tide, SurrealEstate, Away from Everywhere, Hudson & Rex, The Death of Winter.
Josh Cruddas as Connor
DOB: June 4.
Canadian actor and musician whose work spans television and genre storytelling.
His experience in suspense and action-oriented productions gives him familiarity with stories that combine ordinary characters with escalating danger.
Role: Connor Kopecko is a supporting character in Below.
He is part of the wider circle of people caught up in the events affecting Snook’s Arm as the community faces a mysterious threat from the sea.
Episodes: 4.
Interesting facts: Cruddas has worked in productions that mCruddas was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Alongside acting, he works as a composer and writer, and has appeared in horror, action, and suspense productions.
Notable works: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, Anything for Jackson, Polar.
Stephen Oates as Barry Pike
DOB: N/A.
Bio: Canadian actor from Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador.
He has built his career through Canadian film and television productions, often appearing in stories rooted in Atlantic Canadian communities.
Role: Barry Pike is a supporting character in Below.
He is part of the wider community of Snook’s Arm, where residents face growing uncertainty as a mysterious sea creature threatens their town.Episodes: 4.
Interesting facts: Oates has worked in Canadian productions, including projects filmed in Atlantic Canada.
Notable works: A Fire in the Cold Season, Hangashore, A Small Fortune, Little Dog, Frontier.
Devon Bryan as Bryan
DOB: N/A.
Devon Bryan is a performer credited in Below as part of the ensemble cast.
His inclusion reflects the series’ wider group of local characters who help populate the community at the centre of the supernatural mystery.
Role: Bryan plays a supporting character named Bryan in Below.
His character appears among the residents and people connected to Snook’s Arm as the Newfoundland fishing community faces a mysterious threat from the sea.
Episodes: 3.
Interesting facts: In addition to his on-screen appearance, Devon Bryan is credited as an office production assistant on Below
Notable works: Severance, Son of a Critch.
More Actors
• Darrin Baker as Keith.
• Zerha Leverman as Candice Marie
• Azriel Dalman as Young Calvin.
• Dana Puddicombe as Starlene.
FAQ – Below (2026) TV Series
What is Below (2026) about?
Below follows Calvin Penney, a Newfoundland fisherman who teams up with marine biologist Dr. Fonda Howander to investigate a mysterious sea creature threatening his community.
What creature is in Below?
The series features a giant North Atlantic squid that emerges as a major threat in the waters around Snook’s Arm, Newfoundland.
What genre is Below?
The series is a thriller that blends mystery, supernatural suspense, creature horror, and drama.
How many episodes does Below have?
The first season consists of six episodes, released on Netflix.
Where can I watch Below?
You can stream Below on Netflix with a subscription.
Conclusion
Below (2026) delivers a suspenseful mix of supernatural horror, family drama, and coastal mystery.
Despite some pacing issues, its intriguing premise and strong performances make it worth watching for fans of creature thrillers.