Below Ranks High on Canadian Digital Originals Chart
The Netflix series captured the fourth spot on the chart after its recent premiere.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Television
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The Netflix series Below secured the fourth position on the Canadian digital originals chart for the week of October 12 to 18. The show achieved a demand level 33.3 times higher than the average series in Canada.
Why it matters
The high demand metrics highlight the show's strong performance following its October 8 debut. Globally, the series has maintained its status as the most-watched show on Netflix for two consecutive weeks.
Below recorded 38 million views and 155.7 million viewing hours globally during its initial release period. The series achieved a demand average of 33.3, trailing new releases like VisionQuest at 33.6 and Avatar: Seven Havens at 31.9.
The players
Netflix
This global streaming service distributes the series Below and tracks viewership across international markets.
Parrot Analytics
This data firm specializes in measuring content demand by comparing show interest against market averages.
The details
Parrot Analytics calculates these rankings by weighing viewer interest, engagement, and desire rather than relying solely on social media metrics. The show, which is set in Newfoundland, continues to lead global viewership charts for the streaming platform.
Timeline
Below premiered on Netflix on October 8, 2026.
Avatar: Seven Havens premiered on Paramount+ on October 9, 2026.
The measurement period for the digital originals chart occurred from October 12 to 18, 2026.
VisionQuest premiered on Disney+ on October 13, 2026.
Helluva Boss season three premiered on Prime Video on October 14, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The success of Below reflects a broader trend where streaming platforms rely heavily on proprietary demand data to gauge the global performance of their original programming. This approach allows studios to benchmark new hits against established series like Saturday Night Live in an increasingly competitive market.
Canadian viewers can access Below exclusively through their existing Netflix subscription. The data indicates that the show remains readily available as the top-watched global content on the platform.
The takeaway
The strong demand metrics suggest that the series has successfully captured significant viewer attention in its first weeks of release. Audiences looking for high-demand content can monitor weekly chart movements to discover emerging trends in streaming preferences.
Further reading
For more trends in streaming performance, visit our Television section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbackonline.
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