Netflix's New 'Widow's Bay' Replacement Officially Arrives in 1 Week

Netflix’s new miniseries Below, starring Josh Hartnett, is set to arrive in full one week from now, on Oct. 8, following months of anticipation. The six-episode series is written and created by Jesse McKeown (The Umbrella Academy) and co-stars Charlie Heaton, known for Stranger Things. Set in Newfoundland, the story follows a man tasked with protecting his family and town from a mysterious sea creature terrorizing locals. The article places Below in Hartnett’s recent career arc, noting his role as Frank in the final season of The Bear and highlighting his momentum after major projects like Oppenheimer. It also briefly references Verity, which opened with reviews below expectations.