Josh Hartnett is officially back—and fans are buzzing with anticipation after Netflix unveiled the first trailer for the thriller series “Below.” If you’ve been craving more mystery in your fall TV lineup, this new show could be the suspenseful escape you need.
Netflix Lines Up a Packed August and a Promising Fall
July 2026 brought strong offerings to Netflix, and August is proving just as stacked with new releases, including original films and series like “The Whisper Man” and season five of “Outer Banks.” Netflix is looking further ahead, offering a closer look at “Below,” the limited series set to premiere October 8.
Inside “Below”: A Chilling Tale from Canada
Created by Jesse McKeown (credited for “Umbrella Academy”), “Below” is a suspenseful Canadian series that follows Calvin Penney, a fisherman in a small Newfoundland town haunted for decades by the mysterious death of his father. His quiet life turns upside down when an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing the town, adding an unexpected mythological edge to the story—something Netflix says will define the series’ intrigue.
An Impressive Cast at the Helm
Leading the ensemble is Josh Hartnett (“Pearl Harbor”) as Calvin Penney. Mackenzie Davis (“Speak No Evil”) stars as Fonda Howander, a marine biology researcher. Charlie Heaton (“Stranger Things”) plays Wade Penney, Calvin's son. The cast also features Natasha Henstridge (“Species”), Joshua Close (“The Exorcism of Emily Rose”), and Rohan Campbell (“Halloween Ends”), among others.
Six Episodes, One Comeback Fans Can’t Wait For
If this new Netflix production has caught your eye, you won’t have to wait long: all six episodes of “Below” are set to become available on Netflix starting October 8, 2026. Josh Hartnett’s return to television has fans fired up already. As one user commented under Netflix’s trailer post, “It’s so fun to see Josh Hartnett everywhere again, I can’t wait to watch this!” Another adds, “I live for this Josh Hartnett comeback!” Consider the date circled on calendars—just in time to add some suspense to your October watchlist.
