Set in the struggling fishing community of Snook’s Arm, Newfoundland, the story follows local fisherman Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) as he and his family deal with economic uncertainty, a looming government resettlement program.
I watched the last couple of episodes last night of, Below, a Canadian based miniseries on Netflix. While it’s billed as a supernatural thriller, and while it does have some thrilling moments, I wouldn’t say there were any supernatural elements, not really. Though there were moments when the action will make you jump. But it’s all very earth-bound (or is that sea-bound?) dread provided by a very plausible monster.
And no, I won’t tell you what it is, you’ll just have to watch this fun, moody and, dare I say it, atmospheric series. Some excellent performances, a great supporting cast, and even better scenery make this one a thoroughly enjoyable romp at sea.
