3 Shows Like 'Below' to Binge-Watch Next

Since its debut on Netflix on October 8, the atmospheric thriller series 'Below' has quickly climbed the charts, capturing audiences with its chilling, high-stakes mystery. The show features Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney, a fisherman in a remote Newfoundland town forced to confront a terrifying, unidentified sea creature that threatens the fabric of his small community. If you have already finished its eight episodes and are craving more unsettling supernatural tension and small-town dread, these three shows are the perfect follow-up.

1. Widow's Bay

Widow's Bay is arguably the gold standard for 'isolated location with a dark secret' storytelling. This Apple TV hit captivated critics and audiences alike, winning 14 Emmy Awards for its inaugural season. Set in a fictional New England hamlet off the North Shore, it follows a community dealing with a centuries-old curse. Featuring a stellar cast including Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, and Dale Dickey, it expertly balances dark humor with genuine, creeping horror. As the local mayor, played by Rhys, tries to save his failing town from economic collapse, he discovers that the local folklore might be more dangerous than he ever imagined.

2. The Terror

For viewers who enjoyed the maritime setting and survival-horror elements of 'Below', 'The Terror' is an essential watch. Based on the chilling historical novel by Dan Simmons, the first season is a masterclass in tension. It follows a 1840s Royal Navy expedition in the Arctic that goes horribly wrong. The crew is not only fighting starvation and freezing temperatures but also a mysterious, supernatural predator inspired by the Inuit Tuurngait myth. It perfectly captures the dread of being trapped in a beautiful but deadly environment, mirroring the isolation found in 'Below'.

3. Stranger Things

While it is a global pop-culture phenomenon, 'Stranger Things' shares significant DNA with 'Below'. Not only does it feature an acting crossover with Charlie Heaton (who plays Wade Penney in 'Below' and Jonathan Byers in 'Stranger Things'), but both series thrive on the dynamic of a tight-knit community forced to unite against a terrifying, mysterious threat. Set in the 1980s, the show perfectly channels the energy of classic creature features like 'The Thing' and 'The Fog', blending nostalgia with genuine suspense as the residents of Hawkins confront the terrifying reality of the Upside Down.