Is The Waterfront the next big hit to take over the Netflix summer binge-watch list? Set against a backdrop of coastal North Carolina, this series is already promising to be quite the rollercoaster. Family secrets, intense drama, and a world that feels like a mix of Ozark and Outer Banks — how could it not grab attention? 

 Secrets, tension, and betrayal are the name of the game here. Is it going to live up to the hype? The talent behind the scenes? Impressive. But it is the ride ahead that is going to leave everyone talking. Curious? Just wait.

The Waterfront is ready to stir up the summer TV with a splash, and it is already poised to outdo Ozark and Outer Banks in pure drama. Premiering 19 June, 2025 the Buckley family is in turmoil as their once-thriving fishing empire teeters on the edge of collapse. Harlan (Holt McCallany) struggles to recover from heart attacks, leaving his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) to save the family’s legacy. With addiction, betrayal, and family secrets at play, this series, promises intense, unpredictable drama.

Created by Kevin Williamson, the mastermind behind Scream and Dawson’s Creek, The Waterfront serves up family chaos and high-stakes tension. While Ozark and Outer Banks were full of twists, The Waterfront brings in even more personal drama, with Bree (Melissa Benoist) battling addiction and trying to keep the family intact. As reported by Tudum, viewers can expect many jaw-dropping moments, emotional scenes, and drama that is sure to keep everyone hooked.

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While The Waterfront threatens to be as nail-biting, if not more so, than Ozark, Succession, and Outer Banks, the acting cast is a delightful mash-up of stars from all over Hollywood. With many fan-favorites in the mix these actors are set to bring the drama to life in style rivaling the gripping tension that made Laura Linney and Jason Bateman unforgettable in Ozark.

The Waterfront is packed with actors who have shaken the waves in some of TV’s best shows. Holt McCallany, from his chilling role in Mindhunter, steps into the complex character of Harlan Buckley, blending hero and villain effortlessly. Maria Bello, unforgettable in A History of Violence and NCIS, takes on the tough yet vulnerable Belle Buckley. Meanwhile, Melissa Benoist, famous for her role as Supergirl, brings that same fiery energy as Bree, the family’s troubled daughter. Together, their combined star power is sure to bring this intense drama to life!

The cast is not just star-studded, it is full of familiar faces with a knack for playing compelling, multi-dimensional characters. Jake Weary, who wowed in Animal Kingdom, brings depth to the show as Cane Buckley, while Danielle Campbell, known for The Originals, is set to shine as Peyton, a woman holding her family together. Brady Hepner, who impressed in The Black Phone, plays Diller, Bree’s rebellious son. And with guest appearances like Topher Grace from That ’70s Show and Zach Roerig of The Vampire Diaries, The Waterfront is already promising an unforgettable ride!

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