Netflix's Below sets record debut for a Canadian title with 17 million views
Netflix's limited series Below, starring Josh Hartnett, drew 17 million views in its first days, the most for a Netflix Canadian title debut, per Netflix. Hartnett says no second season is planned but does not rule one out.
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Centre · 2Netflix's limited series Below drew 17 million views from its October 8 debut through Sunday, October 11, which the streamer says is the most-viewed debut ever for a Netflix Canadian title. DeadlineN “baited 17 million views from its debut on October 8 through Sunday evening, marking the most-viewed debut ever for a Netflix Canadian title, per the streamer.” Read at Deadline ↗ TVLineN “brought in 17 million views from its October 8 premiere to Sunday, October 11” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 2The series stars Josh Hartnett as fisherman Calvin Penney, whose small Newfoundland community is terrorized by a mysterious sea creature while he is troubled by his father's decades-old death. DeadlineN “a fisherman (Josh Hartnett) whose small Newfoundland hometown is terrorized by a mysterious sea creature” Read at Deadline ↗ TVLineN “He stars as fisherman Calvin Penney” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 1Below took the top spot on Netflix's English TV list for the week of October 5 to 11. DeadlineN “Below also handily secured the top spot on the English TV list for the week of October 5 to 11.” Read at Deadline ↗
Centre · 1East of Eden, Zoe Kazan's adaptation of Steinbeck's novel, was second with 12.6 million views, nearly double its opening weekend of 6.5 million, which was Netflix's lowest No. 1 opening since March. DeadlineN “Second place went to East of Eden, which nearly doubled its viewership from its opening weekend with 12.6 million views.”“had an underwhelming launch with just 6.5 million views — Netflix’s lowest No. 1 opening since March.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 was third with 4.1 million views, followed by Mojo Brookz: I Know You Lying (3.3 million) and Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (3 million). DeadlineN “third place went to Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1, which landed on Netflix last week and tallied 4.1 million views”“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story claimed fifth place with 3 million views.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1On the film chart, Ben Affleck's Animals launched at No. 1 with 23.8 million views, ahead of Tyler Perry's Doing Life with 18.2 million. DeadlineN “Ben Affleck’s Animals launched at No. 1 with 23.8 million views. Tyler Perry’s Doing Life rose to second place with 18.2 million views.” Read at Deadline ↗
Centre · 1Below has six episodes, and the cast also includes Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn and Rohan Campbell. TVLine reports that Hartnett prepared by meeting Newfoundland actors and fishermen and working with a dialect coach. TVLineN “With only six episodes, "Below" is one of those Netflix miniseries that you could definitely binge in one day.”“He was joined by Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, and Rohan Campbell.” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 1Asked about a continuation, Hartnett told Men's Health that he doesn't think there are any plans and that creator Jesse McKeown and the cast have moved on, but that if it becomes a massive hit "there's always room to imagine a future" and he would love to play Calvin again. TVLineN “"I don't think there are any plans. I know [creator Jesse McKeown] has moved on to something else.”“"If it becomes a massive hit, then there's always room to imagine a future,"” Read at TVLine ↗
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- Both outlets treat Below as a ratings success: Deadline reports it as part of Netflix's weekly chart, TVLine as a hit and speculates about a continuation.
- Emphasis
- Deadline stresses view counts and rankings across the chart; TVLine stresses Hartnett's role, the cast and the prospect of more seasons.
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- Both rely on Netflix's own figures, with no independent audience data. TVLine's figures come from Deadline.
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- “massive ratings”“Global Streaming Hit”“underwhelming launch”
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What every side reports
- Below drew 17 million views from October 8 to October 11.
- This is the most-viewed debut for a Netflix Canadian title.
- Below topped Netflix's English TV list that week.
- Josh Hartnett stars as a Newfoundland fisherman.
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‘Below’ Attracts Record Debut For A Netflix Canadian Series
Neutral Chart-focused trade report on Below's record debut and the rest of Netflix's weekly rankings.
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TVLineN ·
Josh Hartnett's Netflix Horror Miniseries Is A Global Streaming Hit
Celebratory Fan-oriented piece presenting Below as a global hit and discussing whether it could continue.
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- 13 Oct 20:26 First DeadlineN ‘Below’ Attracts Record Debut For A Netflix Canadian Series
- 15 Oct 14:53 +42h 28m TVLineN Josh Hartnett's Netflix Horror Miniseries Is A Global Streaming Hit
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