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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix's New Hit Show 'The Waterfront' Has Viewers Seriously Divided—Here Is My Honest Review
I've been on the hunt for a new Netflix series since knocking out the latest season of Ginny and Georgia, and luckily, it didn't take too long to find my replacement. The Waterfront is the latest series to quickly enter into Netflix's top ten streaming list at the number one spot, and needless to say, it's already drawing a lot of chatter. Depending on who you ask, you might find someone who loves it or hates it (I guess a show about fishing isn't for everyone...). A thriller series set in the fictional town of Havenport, North Carolina, the show stars Holt McCallany, Maria Bello and Topher Grace, and centers around the Buckleys, a family of fishermen who are bedeviled by secrets, betrayal, greed and addiction. The show is a slow burn, as it starts off by introducing the key players and dynamics to set the scene. For starters, you have Harlan Buckley (McCallany), the head of the table, willing to do anything and everything to protect his family. Harlan's past is a dangerous one that includes drug fronts, cartels and a host of other illegal activities. While Harlan has somewhat tried to reinvent his image over the years, the decline of opportunities for fishermen, plus some health issues, has driven him back into that lifestyle. The character is loosely based on creator Kevin Williamson's own father, who encountered a similar situation in his career as a fisherman. "I come from a family of fishermen — not just my dad, but the entire family," Williamson told TIME in a recent interview. "Someone came along and said, 'If you do this one thing, you can make all this money.' And it was hard to say no," he continued, explaining that his father agreed to run drugs on his fishing trawler, for which he was later arrested. "He got caught, he served his time, he got out, and I graduated." Then there is Belle Buckley (Bello), the straight-shooting matriarch who is also willing to defend her family at all costs. While Belle looks demure and innocent on the outside, she isn't afraid to get her hands dirty either, and is quite cunning, I might add. Netflix Originally, I planned on only watching the first episode of this series and saving the rest for later, but as so often happens, oops, I ended up binge-watching the whole season. Not even the drug-exchange-gone-bad or a major plot twist are enough to keep episode one from being overly predictable. (Take this with a grain of salt though as I obviously kept watching.) This, by far, has been the biggest criticism of The Waterfront—that it takes entirely too long to get to the point. It also doesn't help that we've had similar shows in recent years (Yellowstone and Ozark, for example) to which this series is already comparisons. Netflix On the upside, I can assure you that things do pick up. Eventually, you'll realize that the slow start and character introductions are to lay the necessary groundwork for future events, and the show is incredibly well-written, providing a generous blend of suspense and drama. It's also well-acted, I might add, with Holt McCallany giving Harlan Buckley a complexity that blends his good and bad traits together beautifully. You'll end up loving Harlan so much that you hate him, and that's really all you can ask for in a show. Another person that will irk your nerves is Topher Grace's character Grady, who is so painfully cocky at times you'll want to throw something at your television. Oh, and the family drama alone is worth seeing this show the entire way through. Make no mistake—the Buckleys hate each other, despite the perfect family image they have previously tried to project. My final thoughts? I do think The Waterfront is a show I would have been more impressed with circa 2009, but it was also entertaining enough for me to binge in a single day, so that counts for something. You can stream The Waterfront on Netflix now. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. I Just Realized Why 'Sirens' Star Glenn Howerton Looks So Familiar—and I Can't Believe I Didn't See it Sooner PureWow's editors and writers have spent more than a decade shopping online, digging through sales and putting our home goods, beauty finds, wellness picks and more through the wringer—all to help you determine which are actually worth your hard-earned cash. From our PureWow100 series (where we rank items on a 100-point scale) to our painstakingly curated lists of fashion, beauty, cooking, home and family picks, you can trust that our recommendations have been thoroughly vetted for function, aesthetics and innovation. Whether you're looking for travel-size hair dryers you can take on-the-go or women's walking shoes that won't hurt your feet, we've got you covered.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Netflix's #1 Show Is a Twisty Murder Drama Based on Real Events & It Looks Seriously Binge-Worthy
A new show just dropped on Netflix and it's already making major waves. The Waterfront premiered on June 19 and has rocketed straight to the top of Netflix's Top 10. Touted by Variety as a 'highly bingeable family soap' and compared by Slate to Yellowstone, the series is packed with small-town power struggles, deep-rooted secrets, and messy family drama. But here's what really sets it apart: it's inspired by the real-life story of creator Kevin Williamson. Yes, that Kevin Williamson—the mind behind Dawson's Creek and Scream—turned his own upbringing into a gripping TV drama. DANA HAWLEY/NETFLIX Set in the fictional town of Havenport, North Carolina, The Waterfront follows the Buckley family, once the town's ruling dynasty thanks to their grip on the fishing industry and restaurant scene. But things are falling apart fast. Patriarch Harlan (Holt McCallany) is recovering from two heart attacks and it's up to his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) to hold the business together. Meanwhile, daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), who's in addiction recovery and has lost custody of her son, finds herself caught in a complicated romance that could unravel everything. DANA HAWLEY/NETFLIX As dramatic as that sounds, it's rooted in truth. Williamson grew up in New Bern, North Carolina, surrounded by the fishing life. 'I come from a family of fishermen—not just my dad, but the entire family,' he shares. 'Everyone I knew was a fisherman.' By the 1980s, that old-school fishing life was slipping away and Williamson's dad made a risky move. He started using his fishing boat to smuggle drugs. 'He was arrested for conspiracy to traffic marijuana—20,000 pounds,' Williamson told Time. 'They didn't just arrest my dad. They arrested a whole bunch of people. It was part of a cartel. They were the low men in the operation.' 'I always told my dad I was going to write the story,' Williamson adds. 'He said, 'Wait until I'm dead.'' The Waterfront cast also includes Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, Brady Hepner and Topher Grace in a guest role. All eight episodes are now streaming. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Netflix New Releases: The Best Shows & Movies to Watch in June
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Why Does Jenna From ‘The Waterfront' Look So Familiar?
Humberly González in "The Waterfront." The cast of Netflix's hit crime drama The Waterfront includes Humberly González as Jenna Tate, the ex-high-school girlfriend of Jake Weary's Cane Buckley. What else has González starred in? Released on June 19, The Waterfront immediately became the No. 1 most-streamed show in the U.S. on the platform from June 16-22 with 8.3 million views, which equates to 53.3 million hours viewed. The official logline for the series created by Kevin Williamson 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.' Holt McCallany stars as family patriarch Harlan Buckley, while Maria Bello plays Belle, Harlan's wife and business partner. The series also stars Melissa Benoist as the Buckley's daughter, Bree, who is still in recovery from drug addiction; while Weary plays the Buckley's son, Cane, whose desperate decision to run drugs to save the crumbling company threatens to doom the family for good. González's Jenna is a journalist in Atlanta who returns home to North Carolina to care for her dying father. Her encounter with Cane, however, suddenly creates tension between each of them and their spouses, as the warm memories of being high school sweethearts bubble up to the surface. González was born on April 14, 1992, in Venezuela and grew up in Canada. She made her screen debut in the 2016 Canadian miniseries Women Are From Mars and since then has appeared in guest roles in several television shows, including BBC America's Orphan Black (2017) and the Netflix series Workin' Moms (2019) and Jupiter's Legacy (2021). The actor has also appeared in recurring roles in such TV series as The CW's In the Dark and NBC-TV's Nurses (2021) and had a supporting role in the 2021 Bob Odenkirk action comedy Nobody. In addtion, González has starred in the 2022 Lifetime original movies Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends to Die For and Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons. Below are more of González's roles, explaining why she looks so familiar. Humberly González in "Utopia Falls." 'Utopia Falls' (2020) Humberly González stars as Brooklyn 2, one of the lead characters in Hulu's dystopian sci-fi drama Utopia Falls, which ran for one season on the streaming service. Set in a domed colony of survivors after war destroyed life on Earth, Utopia Falls follows 24 teens selected to participate in a competitor called the Exemplar. During the competition, however, the teens discover dark secrets about Earth's past. Humberly González in "Ginny & Georgia." Ginny & Georgia (2021-2025) Humberly González stars in a recurring role in the hit Netflix series Ginny & Georgia, which stars Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey in the title roles. González plays Sophie Sanchez, who enters a complicated romantic relationship with Maxine 'Max' Baker (Sara Waisglass) after splitting up with Josh (Michael Spina). González has appeared in 18 episodes over Ginny & Georgia's three seasons. 'Friends & Family Christmas' (2023) Humberly González and Ali Liebert star as Dani and Amelia, an artist and entertaiment lawyer who form a fake romatic relationship over the holidays to please their respective parents in the Hallmark Channel's Friends & Family Christmas. However, as Dani and Amelia spend more time together, they start to develop true feelings for one another. Humberly Gonzalez in "Tarot." 'Tarot' (2024) Humberly González stars as Madeline in Tarot, a horror thriller from directors Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg that follows a group of college friends who make the mistake of playing with a haunted used tarot deck. By breaking the unwritten rule of playing with another person's tarot cards, each of the friends are stalked by ancient astrologer who bound her soul to the deck bu physically manifesting herself as the ghoulish characters pictured on the cards they were dealt. All eight episodes of The Waterfront are streaming on Netflix.
Forbes
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Waterfront': Here's A List Of All The Songs In Hit Netflix Series
"The Waterfront" stars Melissa Benoist, Maria Bello, Holt McCallany and Jake Weary. The new Netflix crime drama The Waterfront not only features a compelling story, but songs from several nobable country music and rock artists throughout the series' eight episodes. While not one particular genre define the song soundtrack, the music for The Waterfront tends to skew more toward the music of country, rock and pop past and present, from Ryan Bingham, Chris Stapleton and Bella White to Tammy Wynette, Seals & Croft to The Allman Brothers Band. The Waterfront premiered on Netflix on June 19 and its viewership numbers were so huge in its first four days on the platform that the series debuted at No. 1 on the streamer's list of its Top 10 TV Shows globally. According to Netflix, The Waterfront had 8.3 million views for the weeklong period of June 16-22, which equates to 53.3 million hours viewed. The streamer noted that The Waterfront was also on Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows chart in 77 countries and No. 1 in 10 of them. The official summary for The Waterfront reads, 'For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat. 'As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist) — an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son Diller (Brady Hepner) — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever.' The Waterfront also stars Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González and Danielle Campbell, as well as Topher Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco and Zach Roerig in guest roles. The Waterfront was created by Kevin Williamson (Dawson's Creek, The Vampire Diaries), and was inspired by some of Williamson's life growing up in North Carolina. What Songs And Artists Are Heard In 'The Waterfront'? There are 39 songs in all featured throughout the eight episodes of The Waterfront. Per Netflix Tudum, the songs are listed as follows: 'No Good' - Kaleo 'Devil Stole My Style' - Ryan Bingham 'Good Lovin' (Makes It Right)' - Tammy Wynette 'Star of Monterey' - Ben Chapman 'Heaven Hill' - Sterling Elza 'Don't You Dare' - Ben Chapman'Down in the Gulley' - Brent Cobb 'Rewind' - Rosali 'I'm a King Bee' - Peter Frampton Band 'Black Hearted Woman' - The Allman Brothers Band 'Numbers' - Bella White 'Summer Breeze' - Seals & Crofts 'I'd Really Love to See You Tonight' - England Dan & John Ford Coley 'Moonstroke' - Gordon Broad 'Tennessee Whiskey' - Chris Stapleton 'Moving' - John Fullbright 'Can't You See' - Marshall Tucker Band'True South' - Rodney Atkins 'Broken Bones' - Kaleo 'Hang in There' - Stephen Wilson Jr. 'Black Leaf' - The Cave Singers The Record Company - 'Gotta Be Movin'' Gary Clark Jr. - 'Don't Owe You a Thang' Lee Ann Womack - 'All the Trouble' Caitlin Rose - 'Own Side''Nashville Money' - Myron Elkins '4 x 4 Play' - Blackjack Billy 'Sinner' - Shaya Zamora 'Albatross' - Corrosion of Conformity 'Dead Man Walking' - Channing Wilson 'The Way I Oughta Go' - Bella White 'Echo In the Holler' - Tanner Usrey 'Dig a Hole' (unreleased) - Stephen Wilson Jr.'Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)' - Looking Glass 'Right Down the Line' - Gerry Rafferty 'Burgundy' - Laura Jean Anderson 'Deep Stays Down' - Larkin Poe All eight episodes of The Waterfront are streaming on Netflix.
Forbes
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Why Does Bree From Netflix's ‘The Waterfront' Look So Familiar?
Melissa Benoist in "The Waterfront." Netflix's new hit series The Waterfront stars Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley. What else has Benoist starred in? Inspired by true events, The Waterfront began streaming on Netflix on Thursday and is currently No. 1 on Netflix's list of U.S. Top 10 TV Series. The summary for The Waterfront reads, 'For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat. 'As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley's daughter Bree (Benoist) — an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son Diller (Brady Hepner) — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever.' Born Oct. 4, 1988, Benoist's screen career kicked off in 2008 with a supporting role in the indie road trip comedy-drama Tennessee, which starred Ethan Peck and Mariah Carey. In 2010, Benoist starred in a string of guest roles, in such shows as Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Blue Bloods, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Good Wife, followed by Homeland in 2011. Benoist's breakthrough came in 2012, role, in a series that displayed her talents and both an actress and a singer — and her career has been soaring ever since. Listed below are some of the high-profile projects she has starred in, which will explain why she looks so familiar to viewers of The Waterfront. 'Glee' (2012-2104) Melissa Benoist brought her acting and voice prowess to Glee when she joined the FOX Television musical series as a cast regular in Season 4. Benoist starred as Marley Rose in Glee through Season 5, appearing in 42 episodes. During Benoist's run in the series, she performed several covers of classic songs, from Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking Ball,' Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind' and ABBA's "Mamma Mia" to Olivia Newton-John's Grease tune 'Look at Me I'm Sandra Dee,' Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" and Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding Out for a Hero.' Benoist continued to sing after Glee in such musical projects as Beautiful: The Carole King Story, where she starred as the legendary singer-songwriter for a seven-week run on Broadway in 2018. 'Whiplash' (2014) Melissa Benoist stars as Nicole, whose romantic relationship with Andrew (Miles Teller) is fractured because of Andrew's obsession with drumming in writer-director Damien Chazelle's psychological drama Whiplash. In the film, Andrew is constantly at odds with Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), a jazz instructor at a prestigious New York City music conservatory who tests the limits of his students with his mentally and verbally abusive teaching methods. 'Supergirl' (2015-2021) Melissa Benoist played Superman's cousin, Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, aka Kara Danvers, on the CBS/CW's hit DC Comics series Supergirl. During her time on Supergirl, Benoist played the character in several crossover appearances in The CW DC series Arrow, DC Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash and Batwoman. 'Waco' (2018) In between her work on the Supergirl series, Melissa Benoist starred as Rachel Koresh — the first wife of Branch Davidian leader David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch) — in the miniseries Waco, which originally aired on the Paramount Network. Directed by Drew Dowdle and John Erick Dowdle, Waco is a six-part miniseries that chronicles the 51-day standoff between David Koresh's religious sect and the FBI and AFT at the Branch Davidians in Waco, Tex., in 1993, which ended with a fatal fire at the compound. Melissa Benoist in "The Girls on the Bus." 'The Girls On The Bus' (2024) Melissa Benoist played one of the four leads in the Max series The Girls on the Bus, which ran for 10 episodes in 2024. A political drama, The Girls on the Bus follows four journalists — Sadie McCarthy (Benoist), Grace Gordon Greene (Carla Gugino), Lola Rahaii (Natasha Behnam), and Kimberlyn Kendrick (Christina Elmore) — on a campaign bus during a presidential race. All eight episodes of The Waterfront, created by Kevin Williamson and starring Melissa Benoist, Holt McCallany, Maria Bello and Jake Weary, are streaming on Netflix.
