Below
Something's in the water.
Created by Jesse McKeown
On Netflix
A supernatural thriller built on creature-driven dread and community under siege, grounded in a tight family and small-town setting.
When a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a small Newfoundland town, a hard-bitten fisherman and his family fight to protect their close-knit community.
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Questions people ask
Is Below scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is Below violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Below easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Below leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Below sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Ensemble
Like Below
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Below
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Below, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Below, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Below, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
