Netflix's Below: Josh Hartnett Stars in Newfoundland Sea Creature Thriller
Netflix's six-episode horror miniseries Below, set in 1986 Newfoundland, follows fisherman Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) as a mysterious sea creature threatens his small coastal community. The series explores both supernatural dangers and the town's struggles, including family dynamics and the impact of a government resettlement program. Marine researcher Fonda Howander (Mackenzie Davis) joins Calvin to uncover the truth, with the show emphasizing the isolated setting and the community's fight to preserve its way of life.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 25/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 8 Oct, 08:06 am. Other outlets followed.