A new series is shaking up the waters at Netflix! It’s called The Waterfront, a drama that just premiered this Thursday and already has taken the streaming platform by storm. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s what it’s about and everything you need to know.
What is the Netflix series The Waterfront about?
The story focuses on the Buckley family, which for years has been a dominant force in Havenport, North Carolina, controlling everything from local fishing to the town’s most well-known restaurants. But their reign is starting to wobble.
Harlan Buckley, the family patriarch, is facing a difficult recovery after suffering two heart attacks, leaving his wife Belle and son Cane in charge of a business that’s on the verge of sinking. As Belle and Cane struggle to keep the family legacy afloat amid growing challenges, Bree, the Buckleys’ daughter, battles her own demons.
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Recovering from addiction and having lost custody of her son, she becomes involved in an emotionally risky relationship that could further destabilize the already fragile family dynamic. Amid the chaos, Harlan decides to return to take back the helm of the family business before everything is lost.
How many episodes does the Netflix series The Waterfront have?
The series, written and produced by Kevin Williamson, consists of eight episodes. All are now available on Netflix.
The Waterfront: Cast
The series is led by Holt McCallany, who stars alongside several others. Here is the full show cast:
- Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley
- Maria Bello as Belle Buckley
- Jake Weary as Cane Buckley
- Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley
- Rafael L. Silva as Shawn West
- Humberly González as Jenna Tate
- Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley
- Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins
Is The Waterfront inspired by real events?
Yes, though it includes fictional elements. Kevin Williamson, the creator of the series, revealed that the plot is deeply influenced by his own family history. Coming from a fishing family, he said he witnessed firsthand the crisis that hit the fishing industry in the 1980s. His father couldn’t feed the family until someone appeared with an offer to make big money… and it was hard to say no.
Williamson shared that his father ended up involved in illegal activities, specifically drug trafficking. Drawing on that past, the series centers on a hardworking man, a patriarch willing to do whatever it takes to protect those he loves. According to Williamson, it’s about a family that pulled itself up through hard work and built a small fishing empire in its community.
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What are Netflix’s subscription plans?
To watch The Waterfront on Netflix, you’ll need a subscription if you don’t already have one. The streaming platform offers three subscription plans, each with features tailored to different user needs. Here are the plans you can choose from and what each includes in your monthly subscription:
Standard with ads
- Most series and movies from the catalog
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
Standard
- Series and movies without ads
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
- Option to add 1 extra member
Premium
- Access to all content
- View on 4 devices at once
- 4k quality
- Downloads on 6 devices at once
- Option to add 2 extra members
How much does a Netflix subscription cost?
Prices vary depending on the package:
- Standard with ads: $7.99
- Standard: $17.99
- Premium: $22.99
