‘Below’ Attracts Record Debut For A Netflix Canadian Series
Netflix’s limited series *Below* drew a record 17 million views in its first days, making it the most-viewed debut for a Canadian title on the service. Its strong opening put it at the top of the English-language TV chart for the week, drawing attention to a Canadian production with an international audience.
The series stars Josh Hartnett as a fisherman whose Newfoundland hometown is threatened by a mysterious sea creature. *East of Eden* ranked second with 12.6 million views, while *Percy Jackson and the Olympians* placed third with 4.1 million after arriving on Netflix. On the film chart, *Animals* led with 23.8 million views.
- *Below* set a Netflix record for a Canadian series debut.
- It drew 17 million views after its 8 October launch.
- *Animals* topped the film chart with 23.8 million views.
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Newfoundland is a large island on Canada’s Atlantic coast, where fishing has long been an important part of life. The limited series Below is set in a small Newfoundland town and follows a fisherman as a mysterious sea creature threatens the community.
The series stars Josh Hartnett, an American actor, and is a Canadian production released by Netflix, a streaming service available in many countries. A record debut for a Canadian title can draw attention to how local stories reach audiences beyond Canada.