Netflix's Below Hits 17 Million Views in First Four Days
The six-episode Canadian thriller miniseries led by Josh Hartnett became the most-viewed premiere for a Canadian title on Netflix.
Netflix's six-episode thriller miniseries Below drew 17 million views in its first four days, becoming the most-viewed premiere for a Canadian title on the streaming service, according to movieweb.com. The show debuted on October 8.
Below is led by Josh Hartnett and created by Jesse McKeown, and is set in the fictional small coastal town of Snook's Arm. It is set and filmed in Newfoundland and holds an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series has held a steady spot at the top of Netflix's English TV list.
During the October 8–11 window, East of Eden drew 12.6 million views and Percy Jackson and the Olympians drew 4.1 million views.
Cast and production
The cast includes Calvin Penney, Fonda Howander, Wade Penney and Rohan Campbell, who plays Jay Penney. Directors on the series are Jamie Childs, Stephen Dunn and Helen Shaver, with Perry Chafe, Karen Walton and Natty Zavitz serving as writers.
Below has drawn comparisons to Stephen King and to Jaws, which capitalized on the idea of an unseen threat over 50 years ago. Hartnett recently appeared in Verity, released in October 2026.
Quick answers
How many views did Below get on Netflix?
Below drew 17 million views in its first four days on Netflix.
Who stars in and created Below?
Below is led by Josh Hartnett and created by Jesse McKeown.
Where is Below set and filmed?
Below is set in the fictional coastal town of Snook's Arm and was filmed in Newfoundland.