# Why Netflix's 'Below' Accents Are 'Extremely Accurate'

> Newfoundland accents in Netflix's 'Below' praised as 'extremely accurate' by locals despite online criticism.
- Title: Why Netflix's 'Below' Accents Are 'Extremely Accurate'
- Summary: Newfoundland accents in Netflix's 'Below' praised as 'extremely accurate' by locals despite online criticism. Newfoundland residents say Netflix's 'Below'…
- Keywords: newfoundland, netflix, stranger things, below, josh hartnett, mackenzie davis, charlie heaton, newfoundland accent, accents, horror drama, entertainment, culture
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/entertainment/tv/below-netflix-accents-explained-newfoundland-stranger-things-732915-20261014
- Published: 2026-10-14T15:57:40.2+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: newfoundland, netflix, stranger things, below, josh hartnett, mackenzie davis, charlie heaton, newfoundland accent, accents, horror drama, entertainment, culture
## Newfoundland Accents Under Fire
Newfoundland accents in Netflix's 'Below' face online criticism despite locals praising their accuracy.

> As a Newfoundlander I feel slightly compelled to weigh in on the accents. They are incredibly good, and usually whenever Newfie accents are portrayed in media they are really bad.
## 17 Million Views in Six Days
The show received 17 million views in just six days after its Netflix release.
## Newfoundland's Unique Accent Mix
Newfoundland accents blend rural Irish and French-Canadian influences with regional variations.
## Local Praise for Accents
Newfoundland residents say the show's accents are 'extremely accurate' to local outport slang and culture.

> They are incredibly good, and usually whenever Newfie accents are portrayed in media they are really bad.
## Accents Vary Across Newfoundland
Newfoundland's accent varies significantly by region, making a single 'Newfoundland accent' a misnomer.

> We’re known for having a large variation in the accent that you’ll find depending on what part of this beautiful province you’re visiting.
## Actors Immersed in Newfoundland Culture
Josh Hartnett studied Newfoundland radio shows before filming to capture authentic accents.

> He already had it in his head before he set foot on the island.
## Positive Reception for 'Below'
The show received an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for its cultural accuracy.

> As pressing as it is entertaining, the six-episode series shapes up to be one of the year’s best and most poignant.
## Key takeaway

Newfoundland residents say Netflix's 'Below' accurately portrays their regional accents and culture, despite online backlash.