The six-episode arc of *Below*—Netflix’s sea monster thriller set in the remote Newfoundland village of Snook’s Arm—ends with a visual tease that leaves viewers questioning whether the giant cephalopod’s story is truly over.
Josh Hartnett, who stars as Calvin Penney, the fisherman at the heart of the narrative, has made it clear: for now, this is the conclusion. The show’s final shot—a fleet of ominous icebergs gliding into frame—hints at lingering threats, but Hartnett told an industry publication that the story’s structure was deliberately self-contained.
*Below* follows Calvin and his family as they uncover the creature’s presence, only to discover its real danger comes not from its aggression but from the human antagonists behind a copper mining operation. The climax sees Calvin thwarting the Crocker family’s plans, repairing his fractured relationship with his son, and even relocating the cephalopod to deeper waters. A year later, the family thrives—until the final image suggests new icebergs may harbor more of the creatures.
Despite the cliffhanger, Netflix has consistently framed *Below* as a limited series. Hartnett emphasized there are no active plans for a sequel, noting that creator Jesse McKeown and the cast have moved on to other projects. Yet, he acknowledged the possibility of a return if the show’s unexpected success sparks renewed interest. “If it becomes a massive hit,” he implied, “the door isn’t closed.”
The ambiguity mirrors Netflix’s recent pattern of revisiting limited series—such as *The Beast in Me*, which secured a second season after its initial run. Still, Hartnett’s tone suggested satisfaction with the standalone arc, avoiding the pitfalls of franchise fatigue that plagued *Jaws*’ sequels.
Whether *Below*’s finale will stand as a definitive end or merely a pause remains to be seen. For now, the story’s resolution—both emotional and narrative—feels deliberate, leaving fans to debate whether the icebergs’ mystery is worth revisiting or if the series’ quiet triumph is best left untouched.
