Netflix's 'Below' Takes Over as the New 'Widow's Bay' Replacement
By Chris McPherson
Chris is a Senior News Writer for Collider, known for his expertise in movie and TV franchises, from Bosch and Mission: Impossible to Christopher Nolan and Yellowstone.
Summary
A new six-part horror thriller, Below, has arrived on Netflix globally on October 8, drawing comparisons to the popular Widow's Bay. Both series explore isolated coastal communities plagued by mysterious and terrifying phenomena just beyond the shoreline.
Story Details
- Setting: A small Newfoundland town, haunted by the mysterious death of Calvin Penney's father decades ago.
- Conflict: An unidentified sea creature terrorizes the town, leading Calvin Penney, a determined fisherman, to team up with a marine researcher to confront the creature and uncover the town's buried secrets.
- Cast:
- Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney
- Mackenzie Davis as Fonda Howander
- Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney
- Ruby Stokes as [Unnamed Role]
Comparisons to Widow's Bay
Below mirrors Widow's Bay in its isolated community setting and supernatural threats, offering a fresh take on the horror genre.