What to Expect from The Waterfront Season 1: How Far Will You Go For Family?
The genius that is Kevin Williamson returns to TV with The Waterfront Season 1 on Netflix. This series follows the Buckley family of Havenport, North Carolina as their lives get upended by some decisions made to get them out of debt.
This series boasts an incredible cast that includes Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael Silva, and Danielle Campbell. They each make up this complicatedly messy family of individuals who keep us on our toes at every turn.
Surprising no one, the landscape of Wilmington, North Carolina (where the show was filmed) becomes its own character as the season progresses. This is a family that might only own a marina and a restaurant, but because of their money and status it feels like they own the whole town.
As each member of the family fights demons of their own, they must come together to keep the family afloat. This sometimes means doing things they wouldn’t have done otherwise.
But, at the end of the day, The Waterfront is all about family ties and the cost of loyalty. From start to finish this series is a thrilling ride with twists around every corner.
Based on true events, the Buckleys remind us we can’t always choose our families, but that doesn’t mean we won’t defend them to the death.
Here’s everything you need to know about this season, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
The Waterfront Season 1 Details
- Air Date: Thursday, June 19th, 2025
- Time: 3/2c
- Network: Netflix
- Writers: Kevin Williamson, Katelyn Crabb, Lloyd Gilyard Jr., Brenna Kouf, Michael Narducci, Hannah Schneider
- Directors: Erica Dunton, Liz Friedlander, Marcos Siega
How to Watch The Waterfront Season 1
- Streaming: Available exclusively on Netflix.
The Waterfront Season 1 Description
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.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell and Brady Hepner
- Guest Stars: Topher Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco and Zach Roerig
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from The Waterfront Season 1:
Promo Video:
What are your hopes for the first season of The Waterfront? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our preview of the show from ATX Television Festival.
The Waterfront streams exclusively on Netflix starting Thursday, June 19th.
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Mads Misasi
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