Netflix's 'Below' Sets Record Debut for a Canadian Series

· Entertainment · Canada

'Below,' a limited series about a fisherman (Josh Hartnett) whose small Newfoundland hometown is terrorized by a mysterious sea creature, drew 17 million views from its Oct. 8 debut through Sunday evening, marking the most-viewed debut ever for a Netflix Canadian series. The strong opening gives the streamer a validated genre title from its Canadian production pipeline and demonstrates that creature-feature horror can travel well beyond its home market, reinforcing Netflix's strategy of commissioning regional originals that perform globally.

Why it matters：It reinforces streaming platforms' push into regional originals, showing a Canadian production can post record global numbers and encouraging more localized commissioning.

Key points

  • 'Below' drew 17 million views from its Oct. 8 debut through Sunday evening.
  • It is the most-viewed debut ever for a Netflix Canadian series.
  • The limited series stars Josh Hartnett as a Newfoundland fisherman.

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