Questions surrounding the Below ending and the prospects of a second season have emerged after all six episodes of the new Netflix limited series were released at once.
Josh Hartnett leads the cast as Calvin Penney, a fisherman in a small Newfoundland town whose life is shaped by the unexplained death of his father. When an unidentified sea creature begins terrorising the community, Calvin is forced to protect his family while confronting the secrets surrounding the island.
The series, which premiered on Thursday, also stars Charlie Heaton as Calvin’s son Wade and Mackenzie Davis as a visiting marine researcher. Together, the characters investigate the creature and attempt to prevent the close-knit town from falling apart.
The story behind the Below ending
Below combines local myth, suspense and humour across its six episodes, with the mystery of the creature driving the characters towards the finale.
Calvin’s efforts to keep Wade and the rest of his family safe are central to the story, while the investigation gradually brings the town’s buried secrets to the surface. The drama also explores family, community and the changes that can be both frightening and unavoidable.
With the complete limited series now available on Netflix, the ending has become a key talking point for viewers. The conclusion, along with comments from creator Jesse McKeown and the producers, is expected to fuel discussion about what the series leaves unresolved.
Below has been presented as a limited series, and no second-season development is set out in the available material. Its future therefore remains a question following the release of the finale.
