Netflix series Below gains global attention
The Netflix series Below, created by Jesse McKeown, has continued to attract viewers worldwide since its release on October 8, 2026. The series follows Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett), a fisherman in the village of Snook's Arm in Newfoundland, Canada, as he and his fellow citizens encounter an unsettling iceberg accompanied by hallucinations and attacks from a marine creature.Thematic focus on global warming
The series has been noted for its thematic elements related to global warming. The female giant squid in the series is depicted as establishing its nest in the ice to survive, while the hallucinations are attributed to a secretion from the creature.Mixed audience reception
Allociné members rated the series 2.5 out of 5, based on 447 reviews, with the ending considered disappointing by many. Despite this, Below has become the fifth most watched series of 2026 on Netflix, accumulating 45.9 million views worldwide.Viewership achievements and rankings
It reached number 1 in 83 countries upon its release and had already accumulated 17 million views four days after its launch. The series is currently ranked behind Juste un regard, His & Hers, Que ça vous serve de leçon !, and Ne t'enfuis plus in terms of viewership.Future of the series uncertain
It outperformed East of Eden with Florence Pugh and the Korean series Comment traduire cet amour ?. It remains uncertain whether Below will receive a season 2, given the ending of season 1.
