Newfoundland’s Coastal Setting Drives Netflix Series
Netflix’s monster series Below is set in the fictional Newfoundland town of Snook’s Arm, where a contaminated iceberg brings danger to a close-knit community, according to reporting from Journal Arta. Creator Jesse McKeown stated that he had long wanted to develop a project in Newfoundland that could fully utilize the dramatic atmosphere of the region’s coastal landscape.
Plot Details and Production Background
The narrative follows fisherman Calvin Penney, portrayed by actor Josh Hartnett, as an unusual and contaminated iceberg drifts into the local harbour. Following the arrival of the iceberg, a mysterious sea creature begins to threaten the residents of the vulnerable settlement. While the production is firmly Newfoundland-set, verified reporting from Journal Arta notes that specific on-the-ground filming locations have not been publicly detailed by the creators or studio representatives. Viewers and fans following the series’ development await further announcements regarding the precise shooting sites and upcoming premiere schedules as post-production continues.