Netflix has confirmed the premiere date for its upcoming original drama series The Waterfront, starring Holt McCallany and Maria Bello. The series centers on a powerful family fighting to maintain control of their businesses in a North Carolina town.
Here’s the Lowdown: All eight episodes of the first season will become available globally on Thursday, June 19. The story follows the Buckley family, long dominant in Havenport’s fishing and restaurant industries. Patriarch Harlan Buckley (McCallany) is recovering from health issues while his wife Belle (Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) struggle to keep the family businesses running.
What This Means Now: The series sets up a conflict where Harlan steps back in to assert control as his family’s efforts go awry. Another plotline involves daughter Bree (played by Melissa Benoist or Danielle Campbell, TBC), dealing with addiction recovery and a complicated relationship. The show brings together family drama and business struggles.
The Bigger Picture: Created by Kevin Williamson (Dawson’s Creek, Scream), The Waterfront features a large cast including Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner, with guest appearances from Topher Grace and Dave Annable. Produced by Universal Television.
