# Netflix's Below Hits No. 2 on Global TV Charts

> Netflix's new supernatural thriller Below becomes the world's second most-watched show after Carrie.
- Title: Netflix's Below Hits No. 2 on Global TV Charts · CBR
- Summary: Netflix's new supernatural thriller Below becomes the world's second most-watched show after Carrie. Netflix's Below is the world's second most-watched TV…
- Keywords: netflix, below, carrie, imdb, tv show, supernatural thriller, jessie mckeown, charlie heaton, josh hartnett, mackenzie davis, entertainment, culture
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/netflix-below-imdb-most-popular-shows-october-2026
- Author: Deena ElGenaidi
- Published: 2026-10-13T01:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: netflix, below, carrie, imdb, tv show, supernatural thriller, jessie mckeown, charlie heaton, josh hartnett, mackenzie davis, entertainment, culture
## Netflix's New Supernatural Thriller
Netflix's six-episode supernatural thriller Below debuted on Oct 8, 2026, and is now the world's second most-watched TV show.
## IMDb Ranking
Below ranks No. 2 on IMDb's list of most popular TV shows, ahead of East of Eden and Lanterns.
## Creator and Cast
Jesse McKeown created Below, with Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton starring as Calvin and Wade Penney.
## Audience Reaction
Below has a 59% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.4 out of 10 on IMDb, with viewers calling it confusing and not fun.
## Critical vs. Audience Split
Critics gave Below an 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences rated it as watchable but lacking depth.
## What Happens Next
Below continues to explore the supernatural threat in Newfoundland's ocean as the community fights to stop the creature.
## Key takeaway

Netflix's Below is the world's second most-watched TV show after Carrie, with a 59% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.