3 Shows Like Netflix's 'Below' to Watch Next for Supernatural Thrills

Introduction to Netflix's 'Below' and Its Massive Success

As spooky season reaches its peak, streaming platforms are flooded with horror and suspense content. However, one specific title has risen above the rest to capture audiences worldwide: Netflix's 'Below.' Created by Jesse McKeown and starring Josh Hartnett as fisherman Calvin Penney alongside Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney, this atmospheric sea-creature thriller is set in a tight-knit, nautical Newfoundland community terrorized by an unidentified entity from the deep. Since its debut on October 8, the eight-episode miniseries has swiftly climbed to the top of global and U.S. streaming charts.

If you have already devoured every eerie episode of 'Below' and are craving more small-town dread, maritime mysteries, and supernatural creature features, we have rounded up three top-tier series to add to your watchlist immediately.

1. 'Widow's Bay'

Before 'Below' took over the streaming charts, Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay' was the definitive masterclass in isolated island horror-comedy. Sweeping 14 Emmy Awards during its first season—including Outstanding Comedy Series—this hit series blends offbeat humor with genuine, spine-chilling scares.

Set in a fictional New England hamlet 40 miles off the North Shore, the town's tourism efforts are constantly undermined by the locals' unwavering belief that they are living under a centuries-old curse. While mayor Tom Loftis (played by Matthew Rhys) desperately tries to bring positive press and economic life to the community, the dark folklore soon begins to manifest in terrifying ways. Featuring a phenomenal ensemble cast including Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Jeff Hiller, and Dale Dickey, 'Widow's Bay' is a must-watch for fans looking for quirky small-town vibes combined with deep-seated supernatural dread.

2. 'The Terror'

For viewers who want to lean even further into chilling survival-horror and deep-sea frights, AMC+'s 'The Terror' is an exceptional choice. Based on Dan Simmons's acclaimed historical novel, the first season of this anthology series focuses on the absolute horrors that lurk beneath icy waters.

The plot follows a doomed 1840s Royal Navy expedition tasked with finding the Northwest Passage. Trapped in frozen Arctic ice, the crews of HMS Terror and HMS Erebus must combat extreme weather, starvation, and a mysterious, supernatural polar bear-like predator inspired by Inuit mythology (the Tuurngait). While subsequent seasons explore completely different supernatural tales, the first season serves as a masterclass in atmospheric dread.

3. 'Stranger Things'

Netflix's powerhouse sci-fi juggernaut 'Stranger Things' shares a direct casting connection with 'Below' through actor Charlie Heaton, but the two series share plenty of thematic DNA as well. Both stories focus on a close-knit, vulnerable community forced to unite against an unfathomable monstrous threat.

Spanning five seasons, 'Stranger Things' tracks the residents of Hawkins, Indiana, as they deal with horrific fallout after a young boy vanishes in the 1980s. Supported by a stellar cast featuring Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and a beloved ensemble of young actors, the series heavily channels classic creature features like 'Jaws,' 'The Thing,' and 'The Fog,' making it a perfect companion piece to 'Below.'

Whether you prefer coastal folklore, historical nautical terror, or retro sci-fi monsters, these three shows will satisfy your craving for high-stakes mystery and supernatural suspense.