Below: Season 1
2026 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.9
Limited Series
What Season 1 of Below
Snook's Arm is a small, isolated town in Newfoundland, Canada, where residents live in fear of a sea creature. Calvin Penney, a local fisherman, still carries the trauma of his father's strange death decades ago. When marine researcher Fonda Howander arrives in the area, Calvin teams up with her to uncover what lurks beneath the water. Together they face a threat that puts the entire community in danger, while his family, especially his son Wade, becomes caught up in increasingly unsettling events. The miniseries has six episodes and was created by Jesse McKeown for Netflix.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Come Home Year
Calvin Penney welcomes his family home for a long-awaited reunion as an unexpected arrival makes waves throughout the coastal town of Snooks Arm.
Directing: Jamie Childs · Writer: Jesse McKeown · Starring: Mary Walsh, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Joel Thomas Hynes
1x02 Crown and Anchor
Calvin teams up with marine researcher Dr. Fonda Howander to investigate strange events, while his son Wade tries to make sense of unsettling dreams.
Directing: Jamie Childs · Writing: Jesse McKeown · Starring: Mary Walsh, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Darrin Baker
1x03 Sir John Franklin
Wade and Calvin encounter mysterious newcomers. Fonda warns the town's residents about a nautical threat as unease spreads through the community.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writer: Perry Chafe · Starring: Mary Walsh, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Stephen Oates
1x04 The Ocean Will Have Us All
As outsiders draw Calvin into a dangerous hunt for the creature, an unseen danger begins closing in on his family and everyone else in town.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writer: Karen Walton · Starring: Mary Walsh, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Stephen Oates
1x05 Little Pot Rock
Calvin uncovers shocking truths about his past. Fonda makes a startling discovery as unexpected company arrives.
Directing: Stephen Dunn · Writer: Jesse McKeown · Starring: Mary Walsh, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Frank Holden
1x06 The Unfathering Deep Season Finale
As the true motives behind the crisis become clear and an evacuation begins, Calvin, his family and Fonda devise a risky plan to save their town.
Directing: Jamie Childs · Writing: Jesse McKeown, Natty Zavitz · Starring: Mary Walsh, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Frank Holden
Season 1 Cast
Mackenzie DavisDr. Fonda Howander6 episodes
Ruby StokesMary Penney6 episodes
Kaleb HornNoah Townsend6 episodes
Rohan CampbellJay Penney6 episodes
Willow KeanRuth Penney6 episodes
Mary WalshMayor Linda Best6 episodes
Natasha HenstridgeJan Hicks6 episodes
Lawrence BarryBasil 'Baz' Biles6 episodes
Matthew WorkuMo Abdullahi5 episodes
Stephen OatesBarry Pike4 episodes
Mary LewisJoette Biles4 episodes
Rory LambertPhonse Mooney4 episodes
Josh CruddasConnor Kopecko4 episodes
Ian Billye LambertSno-Cone Kid4 episodes
Marthe BernardThe Old Hag4 episodes
Chuck HerriottStarlene Anthony3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Below
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 1 of Below Have?
Season 1 of Below has 6 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of Below Premiere?
Aired October 8, 2026.
Where to Watch Below Season 1
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 1x02, "Crown and Anchor," has a 8.2.