{
  "id": 15423842,
  "title": "3 shows like Netflix's 'Below' to watch next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/3-shows-like-netflixs-below-to-watch-next",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/3-shows-like-netflixs-below-to-watch-next"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you've just finished binge-watching Netflix's Below and are in search of more atmospheric, small-town horror series to sink your teeth into, we've rounded up a trio of spine-chilling options that share a similar vibe.\n\nWidow's Bay, an Apple TV+ gem, perfectly mirrors the quirky charm and supernatural dread found in Below. Like the Netflix miniseries, Widow's Bay unfolds in a secluded island town plagued by a centuries-old curse. Residents of this fictional New England hamlet, portrayed by an ensemble cast including Kate O Flynn and Stephen Root, are forced to confront the dark folklore threatening their idyllic existence. With its blend of offbeat humor and genuine scares, Widow's Bay is a must-watch for fans of Below.\n\nAnother great alternative is The Terror, a chilling survival-horror anthology based on Dan Simmons' historical novel. Although the first season takes place in 1840s Arctic naval expedition, the series retains the eerie atmosphere and deep-sea frights characteristic of Below. The story follows a crew trapped in the frozen Arctic ice, battling not only starvation but also a mysterious, polar bear-like supernatural predator inspired by Inuit mythology. Fans of Below will appreciate the chilling setting and the blend of horror and historical drama.\n\nFinally, Stranger Things, Netflix's iconic sci-fi series, shares a main actor and a similar narrative structure with Below. While Stranger Things follows a group of kids in 1980s Indiana dealing with a missing boy and supernatural threats, Below focuses on a single town dealing with a single, unidentified sea creature terrorizing its residents. Despite the different settings and time periods, both series excel at creating a strong sense of community and building suspense around a mysterious, otherworldly threat.",
  "summary": "Love supernatural spooks and small-town weirdness? Here are three series to watch after you finish Netflix's \"Below.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Widow's Bay mirrors Below's quirky charm and supernatural dread",
    "The Terror offers Arctic horror with Inuit mythology creature",
    "Stranger Things shares actor and suspenseful supernatural threat"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}