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As Netflix prepares to release its new limited series Below on October 8, 2026, the show is already being touted as a spiritual successor to Stranger Things. Actor Charlie Heaton, who previously starred in the hit Duffer Brothers series, connects the projects through their shared small-town horror themes and monster-hunting plots. In Below, Heaton portrays Wade, the son of a fisherman named Calvin, played by Josh Hartnett, as they fight to survive a terrifying sea monster attack in Newfoundland. This upcoming mystery thriller taps into the massive streaming success of atmospheric supernatural stories, following in the footsteps of recent Emmy-winning hits like Apple TV's Widow's Bay. Ultimately, Below aims to fill the void left by Stranger Things by delivering high-stakes family drama coupled with chilling genre thrills.
