Below review: Josh Hartnetts sea monster series is perfect for Widows Bay fans
Netflix's new series Below stars Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis in a thriller set in the remote Newfoundland town of Snook's Arm. The show follows a fisherman and a researcher as they investigate a violent sea creature terrorizing the local community. Critics describe the series as a tightly crafted and fun riff on the classic film Jaws.
- ▪Josh Hartnett plays Calvin Penney, a fisherman in the small town of Snook's Arm, Newfoundland.
- ▪Mackenzie Davis portrays Fonda Howander, a local ocean researcher who helps investigate the threats.
- ▪The plot centers on a mysterious sea creature causing disappearances and havoc in the local waters.
- ▪The series is described as a fun and tightly crafted homage to the movie Jaws.
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Home > Entertainment > TV Shows 'Below' review: Josh Hartnett's sea monster series is perfect for 'Widow's Bay' fans Creatures of the deep await in this fun 'Jaws' riff, including sea hags. By Belen Edwards Belen Edwards Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association, as well as a Tomatometer-approved critic. Read Full Bio on October 8, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.
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