Overview

• The Waterfront, an eight-episode Netflix drama, will debut on June 19, 2025, with all episodes available for streaming on release day.
• The series follows the Buckley family, whose fishing and restaurant empire in Havenport, North Carolina, faces collapse as patriarch Harlan Buckley recovers from two heart attacks.
• Melissa Benoist, Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, and Jake Weary lead the ensemble cast, with guest appearances by Topher Grace and Dave Annable.
• Created by Kevin Williamson, known for Dawson’s Creek and The Vampire Diaries, the show balances family dynamics, personal crises, and legacy battles with his hallmark dramatic style.
• Inspired by true events, the series was filmed on location in Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina, adding authenticity to its coastal setting.