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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Waterfront' Continues To Dominate Netflix's Global TV Show Chart
"The Waterfront" stars (l to r): Melissa Benoist, Maria Bello, Holt McCallany and Jake Weary. The hit Netflix crime drama The Waterfront is continuing to bring in big viewership at the streamer. All eight episodes of The Waterfront debuted on Netflix on June 19. The official logline for the series reads, 'The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.' The Waterfront stars Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley and Maria Bello plays Harlan's wife and business partner Belle. The series also stars Melissa Benoist as the Buckley's daughter, Bree, and Jake Weary stars as the Buckley's son, Cane. Created by Kevin Williamson, the series also stars Humberly González, Rafael L. Silva, Brady Hepner, Dave Anabelle, Gerado Celasco and Topher Grace. Netflix TUDUM reported on Tuesday that The Waterfront topped the streaming service Top 10 Global TV Shows chart for a second consecutive week, finishing No. 1 for the week of June 23-29 with 11.6 million views, which equates to 74.3 million hours viewed. The Waterfront was also Netflix's No. 1 show in 10 other countries. Coming in a distant second is the Netflix original series Ginny & Georgia Season 3, which had 4.8 million views, which equates to 51.2 million hours viewed. America's Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 (2.6 million views/5.2 million hours viewed), RAW – June 23 (2.6 million views/215 million hours viewed) and Dept. Q (2.5 million views/11.9 million hours viewed) rounded out the Top 5. 'The Waterfront' Is Also No. 2 on Netflix's U.S. Streaming Chart In addition to being the top TV show globally on Netflix, The Waterfront is No. 2 on Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. from June 23-29, behind Squid Game Season 3. The Waterfront debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. chart for the week of June 16-22. In addition to being No. 2 in the U.S., The Waterfront also charted in Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows in 77 countries overall. There is no word yet whether The Waterfront will be returning to Netflix for a second season. The Waterfront, which consists of eight episodes, is streaming on Netflix.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Matthew Goode used to be 'really shy' and 'blush' when he started acting
Matthew Goode used to be "really shy" and "blush" all the time when he acted. The Downton Abbey star, 47, never anticipated becoming an actor because he was always nervous performing. Matthew - who studied at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art - told Best UK magazine: "My mum was into amateur dramatics, but acting wasn't something I ever thought of doing as a job until I went to university. I did drama at university and then a friend of mine, my flatmate actually, went to drama school, so I thought I would maybe just give it a go." The Watchmen star admits he found it "so embarrassing" blushing, but he didn't let it stop him attaining the career he still feels "very lucky" to have. Matthew added: "It wasn't easy because I was very shy when I first started acting. I would blush all the time, which was so embarrassing. But I stuck with it and with a lot of luck, it paid off. I still feel very lucky to do what I do." Meanwhile, Matthew recently admitted he thinks it's a 'good thing' his Downtown Abbey character will not appear in the forthcoming third film based on the series. He plays Henry Talbot in the hit programme, but won't pop up in The Grand Finale movie, with Matthew saying the absence is down to his work schedule. He told Radio Times ahead of the release of Netflix's Dept. Q: 'I was unavailable for the second because I was doing 'The Offer'. 'Then (for the third 'Downtown' movie) I was shooting (Dept. Q.) 'But I also b******* my knee, and I had to have an operation. 'That takes weeks to get over, so I was never going to be able to do it. 'And let's face it, he was edging towards becoming a bit of a wet lettuce. So maybe it's a good thing.' Matthew originally joined the Downton Abbey TV series in seasons five and six, before reprising his role as Henry in the first feature film released in 2019. His character married Lady Mary Crawley, played by Michelle Dockery, with their relationship becoming a beloved storyline. But Matthew's absence in the sequels leaves fans to imagine the couple's happily-ever-after. Currently, the actor is starring as Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck in the new Scottish crime drama Dept. Q. Based on the popular novels by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, the series follows Morck, billed as 'a brilliant cop but a terrible colleague', as he leads the newly created cold case unit, Department Q, often against the backdrop of an under-resourced police force.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Matthew Goode says he didn't get a James Bond audition for this ‘dark' reason
Matthew Goode knows exactly why he isn't a Martini-sipping 007. The English actor, 47, recently revealed he didn't land the role of James Bond – much less receive an audition. 'I didn't audition. I went in and met Barbara [Broccoli],' Goode said while on Thursday's episode of the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast. 9 Matthew Goode talks James Bond. JoshHorowitz/YouTube Broccoli, 65, along with her brother Michael G. Wilson, 83, were the producers of the Bond franchise before they relinquished creative control of the films to Amazon MGM Studios for a reported $1 billion in February. 'I didn't get to the audition,' Goode explained, 'but it was quite a funny one because — and she's gorgeous and just a lovely, lovely person — she was like, 'So what's your idea for Bond?' And I was like, 'My idea for Bond. We've gotta take it back to the books, you know? Really, we absolutely have to make this guy an alcoholic, a drug addict. He hates himself. He hates women. He hates a lot of people. He's in deep pain. He's brilliant at killing people.'' 9 Matthew Goode on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast. JoshHorowitz/YouTube That wasn't the idea Broccoli had in mind. Goode reflected, 'I think by the end of the interview, she was like, 'Mhmm. Next.' I wanted to make it really dark.' Looking back, the 'Leap Year' star knew the detail he was missing, adding that what 'I should have said was, 'But also incredibly charming.'' 9 Matthew Goode in 'Dept. Q.' ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection Although, Daniel Craig, who landed the role and portrayed Bond in five films from 2006 to 2021, was a bit darker than his predecessors. 'Ultimately, you know,' Goode stated, 'what they did get was Daniel Craig.' Although he didn't take on the suave British Secret Service agent, these days, the actor stars as DCI Carl Morck on the Netflix thriller series 'Dept. Q.' 9 The UK screening 'Dept. Q.' Getty Images Meanwhile, Bond was created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming. The saga launched in 1962 with Sean Connery as Bond in the first film, 'Dr. No.' Pierce Brosnan brought a debonair 007 to life in four films from 1995 to 2002. Other Bonds have been David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton. Rumors have swirled over who would portray the next 007 after Craig had his final adventure in 2021's 'No Time to Die.' 9 Daniel Craig in 'No Time to Die.' ©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection Amazon MGM Studios announced on Wednesday that the next film has found its new director, Denis Villeneuve. The French-Canadian filmmaker, 57, said in a statement, 'I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory.' 'I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.' 9 Jane Seymour, Roger Moore in 'Live and Let Die.' Everett Collection (liveandletdie1973-fsct17) 'James Bond is in the hands of one of today's greatest filmmakers,' Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, added. Spearheading the franchise is Amy Pascal — who helped bring Craig in as Bond — and David Heyman. At Cannes in May, Harrison Dickinson addressed rumors that he was in the running to be the new spy. 9 Michelle Yeoh, Pierce Brosnan in 'Tomorrow Never Dies.' ©United Artists/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Jonathan Bailey is your first choice, so let's go with that,' quipped the star, 29, after the reporter stated Dickinson would be his third pick. 'That sounds like a good idea.' That same month, Denise Richards, who starred as Dr. Christmas Jones alongside Brosnan, 72, in the 1999 action/thriller 'The World Is Not Enough' threw her idea for Bond into the hat. 'I really don't even know,' the 'Wild Things' vet, 54, exclusively told The Post, before her husband, Aaron Phypers, 52, chimed in, 'I would do it.' 9 Roger Moore as James Bond. ©United Artists/courtesy Everett / Everett Collection 9 Pierce Brosnan in 2002's 'Die Another Day.' ©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection 'He would be an amazing Bond,' Richards concurred, to which the wellness coach added, 'I could do it. No problem.' 'I don't even know who is in the mix,' confessed the Bravo star. 'I know they will cast someone amazing.' In March, Brosnan said it's a 'given' that the next man to suit up must be British. He added that it was also the 'right decision' for the franchise to be given to Amazon. 'It takes great courage for them to let go,' Brosnan expressed to the Telegraph. 'I hope that [Amazon] handles the work and the character with dignity and imagination and respect.' 'In this world that is moving so fast now, at the speed of light, [the takeover] does come with a certain lament,' Brosnan continued. 'I thought it was coming for some time, I guess, but I think it was the right decision for Barbara and Michael.'
Daily Record
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix fans all watching 'one of the best series' with dramatic twist ending
Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt stars in the thriller North Shore, hailed for its 'best twist ever' by fans. Originally aired in 2023, the Australian-produced North Shore first graced UK screens on ITV and has now found a new lease of life on Netflix, captivating a fresh audience. In less than a week since its Netflix debut, it has soared to become one of the platform's most-watched titles among subscribers, clinching the top spot for most-watched series in the UK. It's outperforming new crime thrillers like The Waterfront and Dept. Q, but those without a Netflix account need not worry as it's still available for free streaming on ITVX. The six-part series weaves a tale of Australian and British detectives who join forces to solve a murder, only to stumble upon an international conspiracy with far-reaching political implications, all set against a backdrop of cultural collision, reports Surrey Live. Joining Froggatt in the cast is Game of Thrones actor John Bradley, adding to the show's allure. Despite not garnering enough critical attention to earn a Rotten Tomatoes score, the series has sparked considerable buzz online among viewers. One particularly enthusiastic fan took to social media to praise the finale: "One of the best twists of all time. The final episode has the most surprising twist of any crime/ murder mystery series since the first season of Broadchurch! Not as emotionally dramatic but still shocking!". Echoing the same sentiment, another viewer expressed: "I really enjoyed this as it kept me guessing. Most crime dramas are too obvious and full of plot holes." They further elaborated: "This one was very well written and I really didn't have any idea which way it was going to go, which kept me on the edge of my seat. The acting was also excellent and the backdrops a testimony to the beauty of Sydney."
Elle
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Biggest 'Dept Q' Theories About Moira, Carl's Mysterious Boss
While Dept. Q actually tied up its central mystery regarding Merritt Lingard at the end of season 1, it also left us wanting more. There are still loads of questions about what really happened to Carl Morck (Matthew Goode) and James Hardy (Jamie Sives) at that shooting—could their commanding officer, Moira Jacobson (Kate Dickie), have something to do with it? Maybe we've been watching too many detective dramas, but when it comes to who you can trust in your local grizzly police department full of troubled souls, it's usually a short list. With that in mind, we had to get a few thoughts and theories off our chest. At several points through the last episodes of Dept Q, we see Moira doing some kind of immersion therapy with spiders. Her fear of spiders is signposted at the beginning of the series and then we continue to see her surveying case files with a fake spider nearby and some kind of audio playing, designed to help you conquer your fears. But what does it all mean? Is it just one of Moira's quirks? Or should we start drawing big predictable metaphors about Moira being trapped in a spider's web? Is she at the heart of something she doesn't know how to escape? Could it be that Moira uses the spider fear tapes when she's looking at something that she really fears? Like double immersion therapy? If that was the case, it would signal that when Moira is looking at the Leith Park case file (the one that pertains to Carl and James's shooting), there's something in there she's really scared of. And if that's the case... As the new Dept. Q team assembles in their toilet basement home, we see Hardy returning to the office for the first time, when he's approached by Jacobson. 'Hardy, when you get yourself all sorted down there, I have something I'd like you to look at,' she says. 'Something for me and Carl?' asks Hardy. 'Something for you.' Returning to her desk, Jacobson looks meaningfully at the Leith Park file and closes it, revealing that spider again. Why does she want Hardy to look at the case file without Morck? Could it just be that she thinks he offers a different point of view—or is she worried that Morck is leading the case in a certain way and he could be covering something up? What's going on with all the new computers and screens? And why can't Dept. Q get any of the budget that's theirs? With the department suffering from slashed budgets and low conviction rates, Jacobson seems to open Dept. Q to unlock a new budget stream, which she then uses to spend on everyone but them. It could just be a case of smart spreadsheeting and unlocking funds to do more community policing, but it seems like the cash is being wastefully thrown about—we feel like there's more to it. Is Moira setting Carl up to fail? (Let's not forget the press conference she throws him into, knowing full well he's not ready for it.) Sure, we're supposed to believe Carl Morck is one of the best detectives on the Edinburgh force, but it does feel like the team investigating the shooting of their colleague are perhaps deliberately sub-par. Why did it take Morck to realize that there was never a daughter that could've called in a welfare check on the original victim? That seems like a day-one discovery. Are we supposed to believe that Morck is the only decent detective on the force, or has Jacobson deliberately chosen a team who will overlook certain details?
