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Elle
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Will There Be a 'The Waterfront' Season 2?
The Waterfront released its first eight-episode season on Netflix on June 19. The show is based on creator Kevin Williamson's actual family and his life growing up in North Carolina, and the dramatic story was a hit with viewers immediately. Fans are wondering if they'll get more of the Buckleys and their dynastic shenanigans. Here's what we know about a potential season 2 of The Waterfront so far. Warning: some spoilers for season 1 ahead. There has been no official order for a season 2 yet. The show just came out in June, which means that Netflix may still be assessing the success of the series. Williamson told The Hollywood Reporter a day after the show premiered that he 'went in there pitching three [seasons].' 'The good news is, with a family, I feel like we have such a great cast of actors that we could explore beyond three seasons,' he said. 'I went in there pitching three—that's [Netflix's] magic number.' Williamson added, 'In the back of my head, [I was thinking], 'Oh, this could go four [seasons]. It's only eight episodes.' I mean, three seasons is one season of network [television]. I could go five seasons if it's a success, but I'd be happy with three. Three would be a solid number.' In another interview with Screen Rant, Williamson said, 'I've just sort of figured out who these actors are in these roles, and I would love a chance to write for them, and lean into them, and I think the show can just go up. There's a whole second season that I have planned out, and a third season, quite frankly. I'm hoping I get the chance to tell those stories. I do think it's a fun show, and it's unlike anything I've ever done, and I just hope people enjoy it.' The Buckley family owns a North Carolina fishing empire on the edge of financial ruin. In season 1, one of the sons, Cane, starts smuggling drugs in the fishing boat, but slipping his toe into illegal activities soon has the whole family drowning as they're caught between two drug kingpins. The Parker family and local smuggler, Grady, already have a hand in the criminal market and they don't appreciate the Buckleys moving into their territory. The Buckleys and Parkers work to end Grady's operation, leading to a dramatic showdown where Bree Buckley and her son, Diller, end up on Grady's boat, held hostage to lure in big daddy Harlan Buckley. Bree gets shot and she and Diller narrowly escape, before Cane dispatches Grady and sends him overboard. Williamson told The Hollywood Reporter that Grady was 'definitely dead,' adding they were 'paving the way for an equally [evil] new villain next year.' 'The Parker family would become season 2's big conflict. We've only met Emmett and his father,' he continued. 'There are more Parker family members and they will prove to be equally as complicated as the Buckleys—and more dangerous than Grady could ever be.' Grady, played by Topher Grace, is no longer alive in The Waterfront universe, so he will probably not be returning. The Buckleys currently include Jake Weary, Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Danielle Campbell, Brady Hepner, and Melissa Benoist. Other recurring characters in season 1 included Rafael Silva, Terry Serpico, Humberly Gonzalez, Dave Annable, Matthew Davis, Gerardo Celasco, and Michael Gaston.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Waterfront: Everything You Need to Know About the Buckley Family and Their Fishing Empire in This Eight-Part Thriller
The Waterfront , a gripping new American drama series , is capturing the attention of viewers who enjoy emotionally charged family thrillers like Ransom Canyon. Created by Kevin Williamson and inspired by real events, this eight-episode series delves deep into the tangled lives of the Buckley family , set against the backdrop of a struggling restaurant and fishing empire . Set in the fictional coastal town of Havenport, North Carolina, the series follows the Buckleys as they navigate their fading business, buried secrets, and growing betrayals. What starts as a tale of a family trying to save their legacy soon spirals into a high-stakes drama filled with emotional turmoil and morally complex choices. A Family on the Brink of Collapse At the heart of The Waterfront are Harlan Buckley and his wife Belle, who together manage the family's once-thriving restaurant and fishing operation. Their children, Cane and Bree, are caught in the crossfire of family loyalty and personal ambition. Adding further complexity is Harlan's son from a previous relationship, Shawn West, making him the half-brother to Cane and Bree. The Buckleys are the backbone of Havenport's local economy. But as profits decline and the pressure mounts, the family begins to unravel. Illegal activities and questionable decisions slowly infect both the business and their personal relationships. Each family member has something to lose—and they're willing to risk everything to protect what's theirs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo Generational Ties and Family Tensions Cane Buckley is married to Peyton and has a daughter named Savannah. Bree, his sister, has a son named Diller with her husband Rodney Hopkins. The cousins, Savannah and Diller, often find themselves unwittingly entangled in the family's internal conflict. Meanwhile, Shawn West, Harlan's son with his former partner Bebe, adds another layer of tension as he steps into the Buckley legacy with motives of his own. Control, Secrets, and Consequences Despite the picture-perfect image the Buckleys project to the public, the family is driven by a need to control, manipulate, and survive. One decision can ripple across generations—affecting parents, children, and grandchildren alike. With each episode streaming on Netflix , The Waterfront peels back the layers of a family caught between power and collapse.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix's new No. 1 show is a soapy crime drama — and I'm surprised how much I want to binge-watch it
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Netflix's new crime drama 'The Waterfront' is basically a more grown-up spin on 'Dawson's Creek.' It follows an extended cast of characters in a waterside town as their personal drama entangles with their somehow even more chaotic professional lives. While its cast may be comprised of (mostly) adults, the melodrama feels just as soapy as the problems faced by Dawson and his pals in the iconic teen drama series. Only this time, there are more references to drug smuggling and high-stakes criminal activity than fretting over not getting asked to prom. Considering 'The Waterfront' comes from Kevin Williamson, creator of 'Dawson's Creek' as well as 'The Vampire Diaries' and the 'Scream' movie franchise, it's not a huge surprise that its tone is more sudsy than serious. And yet, despite things verging on cheesy on more than one occasion, after starting the series this week, I feel a strong compulsion to binge the rest right now. And clearly I'm not the only one who's been hooked by the new series. After about 24 hours on the platform, "The Waterfront" has rocketed straight to the No. 1 spot in the Netflix top 10 most-watched list. It's currently the most popular show on the service in several countries, including the U.S. So, if you're looking for a summer binge-watch, 'The Waterfront' might just be the perfect candidate, offering eight episodes stuffed with twists, betrayals, and 'shocking' revelations. It's a frothy throwback to a previous era of television, and I'm surprised how much that simple concept still appeals. Inspired by true events, 'The Waterfront' is set in the fictional North Caroline beach town of Havenport, a location controlled by the Buckley family. This chaotic clang has a tight grip on everything from the local restaurants to the fishing industry that keeps Havenport ticking. However, their empire is built on sand, and starts to crumble when patriarch Harlan (Holt McCallany) steps back from business after suffering a heart attack, and his reckless son Cane (Jake Weary) attempts to fill the void with some pretty disastrous results. It soon becomes clear that when you swim in murky waters, you don't come out clean. Thrown into the mix are the matriarchy of the family, Belle (Maria Bello), and daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), a young mother struggling with addiction and battling over custody of her son. Let's just say, the Buckleys aren't exactly a picture of the perfect American family. As the authorities start investigating a double homicide, which could implicate the Buckleys in a series of narcotic crimes, the family finds themselves scrambling to cover their tracks, but their interpersonal fighting threatens to sink everything they've built even before the cops can uncover their secrets. It soon becomes clear that when you swim in murky waters, you don't come out clean. After streaming the first couple of episodes of 'The Waterfront,' one thing is very clear: This show is basically a slick-looking soap opera. It's stuffed with clunky dialogue exchanges, characters making decisions that in reality would lead them to ruin (but somehow work out), and a sense of escalation that sees the rabbit hole of chaos the Buckleys have dug only get bigger with each passing scene. It's certainly not awards-caliber drama. Yet, it's just self-aware enough to remain highly watchable. It's the sort of disposable TV that dominated the pre-streaming era of television. You could easily imagine the season being stretched to 20+ episodes, with a whole load of additional sideplots added to bulk things out. While the crime aspect is pretty prominent throughout — with Harlan and Cane's attempts to bring their unstable empire back under control taking the lion's share of the early screentime — the aspect that appealed to me most was actually Bree's attempts to connect with her estranged son, and her snarky snipe at her ex-husband. Benoist is a bit of a show stealer. Based on what I've consumed so far, 'The Waterfront' isn't a crime drama series that is going to live long in the memory. Heck, after just two episodes, the earliest moments are becoming a bit hazy, but I still feel surprisingly compelled to keep watching and see where this ride concludes. The show's combination of criminal dealings and relationship drama — in between drug dealings, Cane is trying to reconnect with a former flame — is a potent mix, and narrative wrinkles are dished out at a frequent enough clip that you can mostly gloss over the often hamfisted scripting and the times where the plot askews logic in favour of a big twist. 'The Waterfront' has arrived on Netflix at just the right time. Its beachside setting and its easy-watching nature feels fitting for the summer months. It's a Netflix original series you can consume in a relatively short amount of time, mostly enjoy while it lasts, and then move on without any lingering thoughts. It's probably not going to be ranked in many best-of-the-year lists. But that's not necessarily a deal-breaker. At least for me, I'm happy to make room in my streaming schedule for a show that offers intrigue, even if I can already tell it's not going to be a show that lives long in the memory. At least in the moment, there's enough soapy substance to keep me invested, and I'm curious to see where the Buckleys end up by the final episode. If you're itching for a Netflix show you can tear through in just a few evenings, or a single weekend, then 'The Waterfront' should fit the bill nicely. It's not going to leave the enduring legacy of some of Kevin Williamson's previous work, but it's pretty watchable, even if you can excuse some hokey dialogue. Meanwhile, if you're looking for more streaming options, check out our guide to everything added to Netflix in June 2025, which includes plenty of bingeable shows and original movies. Watch "The Waterfront" on Netflix now New on Netflix in June 2025 Netflix has racked up 15 No. 1 shows in 2025 (so far) Netflix drops first look at new political thriller series
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Netflix drops ‘The Waterfront', inspired by creator's real-life family drug ties
Netflix's new drama The Waterfront, which premiered on June 19, takes viewers deep into a coastal town torn apart by secrets, legacy, and survival—and it's rooted in real life. The eight-episode series comes from Kevin Williamson, the mind behind Scream, Dawson's Creek, and The Vampire Diaries. This time, Williamson delivers a raw, personal story inspired by his own father's descent into drug smuggling in the 1980s. The series stars Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Jake Weary as members of the Buckley family, who were once-respected figures in the fictional town of Havenport, North Carolina. Once dominant in the local fishing industry, the Buckleys are now unraveling amid addiction, financial hardship, and long-buried betrayals. Behind the family's polished public image is a messy tangle of secrets and a willingness to do whatever it takes to maintain control—even if it means turning on one another. While the Buckleys are fictional, the emotional core of the story is deeply personal to Williamson. In recent interviews, the showrunner shared that his father, a fisherman by trade, began smuggling drugs during hard times to support the family. The consequences of that decision left a mark on Williamson's childhood and have stayed with him since. 'This is the story I've been circling for decades,' he said, referencing how the themes of loss, identity, and buried secrets have been present throughout his career—from slasher films like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer to coming-of-age dramas. The Waterfront offers a gritty, emotionally charged look at the cost of survival and legacy—with Williamson finally confronting a story he's been carrying most of his life.
Cosmopolitan
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Netflix's 'The Waterfront' Cast and Characters, Explained
Dysfunctional families and legacy-related drama have been at the center of many of our binge-watch-worthy obsessions. Think: Succession, Yellowstone, House of the Dragon, Ransom Canyon, etc. This formula's been tried, tested, and true—and we can't seem to get enough of it. So Netflix is keeping it coming by serving viewers another suspenseful series involving money, power, big egos, and bloodshed. The Waterfront is a show inspired by true events. It follows the fictional Buckley family, who have dominated the coastal town of Havenport, North Carolina for decades. They control everything from the local fisheries to the restaurants. But an imminent threat could ruin their family's future forever. In an attempt to save their family from losing everything they've built, the Buckleys get involved in some shady business, which ultimately ends up dragging the whole clan deeper into the mud. They find themselves in the thick of it, and it becomes difficult to make their way out. Of course, the only way this story works is with its roster of talented actors. Here are the cast and characters of The Waterfront.
