Fi Thriller Just Dethroned the Biggest Western on Streaming
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Key Points:
- Netflix's new sci-fi thriller "Below," created by Jesse McKeown and starring Josh Hartnett, has quickly become the biggest show on the platform, surpassing the recent hit "East of Eden."
- The series, set in a fictional Newfoundland town threatened by a mysterious sea creature, dropped all six episodes on October 8 and has rapidly gained global streaming popularity.
- "Below" holds an 82% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 62% user rating, with audiences praising the show overall but some criticism directed at Josh Hartnett's performance.
- The success of "Below" continues Netflix's trend of launching major new series in 2026, following popular titles like "Man on Fire," "Bridgerton," and "Stranger Things."
