Netflix Just Gave The Worst Update On Their New Family Crime Drama 'The Waterfront'

Will there be a The Waterfront season 2?

No, Netflix announced that The Waterfront has been cancelled and we won't be getting a season 2.

Where can I watch The Waterfront?

You can watch The Waterfront on Netflix now. The series premiered on June 19, 2025.

Who's in The Waterfront cast?

The Waterfront cast includes some great names! Here's the full list:

• Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley: The ambitious Buckley patriarch who built Buckley fishery in the 1980s.
• Maria Bello as Belle Buckley: Harlan's wife who takes business matters into her own hands after his heart attacks.
• Jake Weary as Cane Buckley: Harlan’s son who enjoys the money their life has afforded them...and doesn't enjoy much else.
• Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley: Harlan's daughter who is struggling to balance sobriety and a relationship with the son she lost custody of.
• Rafael L. Silva as Shawn Wilson: the Buckleys' new bartender who has secrets of his own.
• Humberly González as Jenna Tate: a journalist who reunites with her hometown — and her high school sweetheart, Cane.
• Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley: Cane's wife who sticks by his side.
• Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins: Bree’s son who rejects her attempts to connect but idolizes Harlan.
• Gerardo Celasco as Marcus Sanchez: a DEA agent.
• Michael Gaston as Clyde Porter: the sheriff.
• Zach Roerig as Troy.
• Topher Grace
• Dave Annable

What is The Waterfront on Netflix about?

The Waterfront follows the Buckley family, who have always been Havenport, NC royalty. But when tragedy strikes, leaving Harlan Buckley to recover from two heart attacks, his wife Belle and son Cane have to keep their fishing empire from sinking. And things get even more complicated when Harlan's daughter Bree, a recovering addict who lost custody of her own son, winds up in a relationship that threatens the whole family. This twisty family drama already has me hooked! Watch the trailer before you binge all the episodes.

How many episodes of The Waterfront are there?

The Waterfront will has eight episodes that are each one hour long. Here's the full episode list:

• Season 1, Episode 1 "Almost Okay" premiered on June 19, 2025
• Season 1, Episode 2 "Taking Control" premiered on June 19, 2025
• Season 1, Episode 3 "Playing With Fire" premiered on June 19, 2025
• Season 1, Episode 4 "You Can't Trust A Buckley" premiered on June 19, 2025
• Season 1, Episode 5 "I'm A Hugger" premiered on June 19, 2025
• Season 1, Episode 6 "Hunting Season" premiered on June 19, 2025
• Season 1, Episode 7 "Nice Try" premiered on June 19, 2025
• Season 1, Episode 8 "Lost At Sea" premiered on June 19, 2025

Where was The Waterfront filmed?

The Waterfront was filmed in both Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina. You'll probably recognize these towns because both The Summer I Turned Pretty and One Tree Hill were filmed in Wilmington, and the Nicholas Sparks movie Safe Haven was filmed in Southport!

What is The Waterfront based on Netflix?

Yes, The Waterfront on Netflix is inspired by real events. The show's from showrunner Kiven Williamson, who's behind Scream, Dawson's Creek, and The Vampire Diaries. He never misses.