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The Review Geek
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has The Waterfront been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Renewed or Cancelled? The Waterfront is the latest soapy crime drama on Netflix, armed with a dysfunctional family, a simple premise and an intriguing cast of characters. Having watched the first season in its entirety, you may be wondering if this one has been renewed or cancelled. Well, wonder no more! What is The Waterfront about? The Waterfront is a Southern-set Netflix drama that follows the Buckley family, once rulers of Havenport's fishing industry. After patriarch Harlan Buckley suffers multiple heart attacks, the family business starts to sink. In a desperate bid to stay afloat, Harlan's wife Belle and their son Cane secretly get involved in drug smuggling—drawing the attention of the DEA after a major shipment disappears. As the season progresses, this dynamic takes on a slightly more sinister edge, as Harlan is pulled back into the company and the pair start working with shady characters. We have extended coverage of The Waterfront across the site, including recaps for every episode. You can find those HERE! Has The Waterfront been renewed for Season 2? At the time of writing, The Waterfront has not been renewed for season 2. Generally Netflix would gauge numerous metrics before renewing a show, including how many people initially watch it and then looking at the drop-off rate. With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show's future is made. So far, Aniela has had a mixed reaction online from critics and audiences alike. Given the way this show is set up, and the ending we receive, we're predicting that this will be renewed for a second season. The series has lots of potential, and we also know that Netflix tend to shine a much more favourable light on soapy dramas like this. Having said that, we do also know that completion rate is a massive metric for these streamers so that could play a pivotal role here. For now, we'll have to wait and see what happens so take our prediction with a pinch of salt! What we know about season 2 so far: Barely anything is known about The Waterfront season 2 at this point given Netflix haven't officially renewed or cancelled this one. Given the first season's conclusion, it does seem likely to get the nod for another season though but we'll have to wait and see. Seeing Cane and Harlan find newfound respect for each other, while Diller and Bree also manage to go from estranged to respecting each other are two of the better moments for the finale. When it comes to Belle though, it seems like she's prepped to be the new leader and it will almost certainly cause friction with Harlan. And what is Peyton planning? She seems way too calm after everything that's taken place with her husband; she could also be planning something too. The final episode does end on a pretty big cliffhanger here so if this is picked up, we can expect another 8 episodes, and perhaps more dramatic mishaps and a new player in the drug game too.. We will update this page when more information becomes available, so be sure to check this page out in the near future. Would you like to see The Waterfront return for a second season? What's been your favourite part of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Boston Globe
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Kevin Williamson returns to North Carolina with ‘The Waterfront,' but with less soapy fun than ‘Dawson's Creek'
A hijacking at sea opens the first episode, setting the tone for the fairly generic crime story to come, as the once-powerful Buckley family faces off against various ruthless underworld kingpins. There are no Buckleys on the commandeered vessel, though, and family patriarch Harlan (Holt McCallany) is introduced in bed with a woman who isn't his wife, possibly having a heart attack after overindulging in sex and booze. There's nothing new about this situation for Harlan's wife Belle (Maria Bello), who nods to the mistress as she arrives to take care of her husband. (L to R) Humberly González as Jenna Tate and Jake Weary as Cane Buckley. Dana Hawley/Netflix/DANA HAWLEY/NETFLIX That scene hints at a playful dynamic that only intermittently returns during the rest of the season, as the Buckleys are consumed by the dangers of their ill-advised smuggling operation. At first, lumbering failson Cane (Weary) is in charge of the drug running, but the opening boat attack proves that he's in over his head, and he soon seeks help from his father, who has been trying to leave his own criminal past behind. It doesn't take long to get the whole family involved, including recovering-addict sister Bree (Melissa Benoist) and even her dopey teenage son Diller (Brady Hepner). Advertisement The kid's main function is to be a constant Diller in distress, and the Buckleys in general do not live up to their supposed reputation as shrewd dealmakers. They find themselves outmatched by one murderous drug lord after another, always bumbling their way toward survival just until the next threat arises. Topher Grace enlivens the stock crime storyline when he pops up in the fourth episode as disturbingly friendly heroin supplier Grady, who brags that he's been diagnosed as a narcissistic sociopath. Grady quickly falls into his own repetitive pattern, though, offering generous terms only to turn violent when he makes more urgent demands. (L to R) Topher Grace as Grady, Josh Crotty as Nate, and Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins in "The Waterfront." Dana Hawley/Netflix/DANA HAWLEY/NETFLIX Meanwhile, the campy soap opera continues in the background, although it's increasingly out of place as the dead bodies pile up. Cane is torn between his picture-perfect wife Peyton (Danielle Campbell) and his more grounded ex-girlfriend Jenna (Humberly González), who returns to town to care for her ailing father and take over the family hardware store. A late-season bonding scene between the two women delivers a satisfyingly sharp catharsis, but it comes off as slightly absurd when the man they both love is simultaneously being menaced by armed thugs. Bree has it even worse, complaining about being sidelined by her family only for the show to do the same thing to her. Her addiction functions as a plot device to connect her with a shady DEA agent who's nosing around the Buckley family's suspicious finances, and her fraught relationship with Diller is poorly developed, with vague references to a past alcohol-fueled mishap that led to her burning down their house. Her custody battle with her ex-husband amounts to a handful of shouting matches before she's back playing catch-up with her family's nefarious deeds. Advertisement As the soft-spoken but savvy matriarch, Maria Bello gives the show's best performance — and is the only actor to attempt a credible Southern accent — but her Belle too has to take a backseat to her male relatives. Her brief dalliance with a real-estate developer played by Dave Annable gives her a spark of sensual energy, but that also eventually plays into the overarching criminal enterprise. Annable's presence is a reminder that 'The Waterfront' could have turned out like his enjoyably cheesy ABC soap 'Brothers & Sisters,' with enough intricate family dynamics that the escalating crime plot wouldn't be necessary. Instead, Netflix appears to be positioning the show as the new 'Ozark,' but it's not dark or nasty enough to emulate that hit thriller. It more closely recalls Netflix also-ran 'Bloodline,' a Southern-set family crime drama with a fantastic cast and mostly inert drama. 'You're either all-in or dead,' Harlan tells Cane as the younger Buckley wavers on their criminal activities. 'The Waterfront' goes all in, but too often that leaves its most entertaining elements dead in the water. THE WATERFRONT Starring: Holt McCallany, Jake Weary, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist. On Netflix Advertisement
CBS News
20 hours ago
- CBS News
DEA informant accused of trying to extort high-level cocaine traffickers, feds say
A drug informant who helped the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration build some of its biggest cases has been arrested and charged with scheming to extort major cocaine traffickers facing extradition from Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Jorge Hernández, 57, was charged in a criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday with one count of conspiring to commit wire fraud. He remains in custody after being arrested and making his initial court appearance Wednesday in federal court in Fort Lauderdale. Feds allege scheme to defraud drug traffickers Court papers allege that Hernández operated a scheme starting in 2020 in which he pretended to be a paralegal who, for the right price, could obtain lighter sentences for drug kingpins, according to 17-page FBI affidavit. The FBI alleged that Hernández demanded payments of $1 million from six suspected drug traffickers who ended up surrendering or being extradited to the U.S. In exchange for the payments — which came in the form of cash, jewelry, properties and vehicles in Colombia — Hernández guaranteed short prison sentences that would be served "in an apartment similar to being on house arrest," the court papers said. But Hernández never delivered on his promises, nor did he have authority to offer such leniency. As the traffickers who thought they were buying influence grew upset, he would deny responsibility and shift blame to the traffickers' attorneys, the FBI said. Nestor Menendez, an attorney who represented Hernández at his initial appearance, declined to comment. "Bowling ball" helped build some of the biggest cases In two decades as a confidential informant, Hernández had been one of federal law enforcement's most prolific case-makers, providing the types of tips and information that led to prosecutions of high seas drug smugglers, a former University of Miami money laundering expert and a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Better known in law enforcement circles by his Spanish nickname Boliche — bowling ball — the beefy, bald-headed Colombian was also the star witness in the 2023 bribery trial of two former DEA supervisors convicted for leaking information on ongoing drug investigations. He got his start as an informant in 2000 shortly after he was arrested in Venezuela, where he had fled to escape drug dealers seeking to kill him, according to a 2023 investigation by The Associated Press. After bribing officials to secure his release, he approached the DEA, admitting to killing three people during his days as a drug runner near his home along Colombia's Caribbean coast. He then began helping the DEA build some of its biggest cases. Agents grew so reliant on Hernández's network of criminal associates across the Western hemisphere that they set him up with a phone and desk at a federal anti-narcotics task force, the AP found. Hernandez turned the tables on DEA The DEA terminated his cooperation agreement in 2008, court records show, after authorities discovered he had threatened to expose informants as snitches unless they paid him to keep quiet. But he kept close to some of his former DEA handlers and eventually returned to Miami. In 2016, he met DEA agent John Costanzo, who was supervising agents investigating Colombian businessman Alex Saab, a suspected bag man for Venezuela's Maduro. In 2023, Hernández testified against Costanzo and another former DEA agent convicted of taking bribes from narco defense attorneys. Hernández turned the tables on the DEA around the same time he was charged alongside University of Miami professor Bruce Bagley for helping move $3 million on behalf of Saab, who prosecutors said was secretly negotiating a deal to betray Maduro. Those charges remain under seal. In the complaint unsealed Wednesday, the FBI that Hernández is serving a term of probation on a federal conviction for conspiracy to commit money laundering that is set to end in May 2027.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Waterfront cast: who is in Netflix show? Full cast
The Waterfront features stars from Mindhunter, Glee, Supergirl and more 👀 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Waterfront is Netflix's latest drama. All eight episodes were released on June 19. But where do you know the actors from? Months after adding Yellowstone to its library, Netflix is looking to claim that blockbuster hits crown with its latest crime drama. The Waterfront has been compared to the sprawling saga as well as the likes of Ozark. Following a family who turn to a life of crime to save their failing fishing empire, it promises twists and turns a plenty. It will be hoping to catch audiences attention hook, line and sinker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The first season arrived on Netflix today (June 19) and all eight episodes are available to watch straight away. But where do you recognise the cast from? What to expect from The Waterfront? The synopsis, via Netflix, reads: 'With their fishing empire failing, a North Carolina family has only one option to survive: drug smuggling." If you were a fan of Ozark, you might get similar vibes - albeit that was set in Missouri instead. The first season has eight episodes and all of them became available at 8am today (June 19). It was filmed on location in North Carolina. Who is in the cast of The Waterfront? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Holt McCallany (L) and Jake Weary (R) in The Waterfront | Dana Hawley/ Netflix The Buckley family are the focus of the show and Netflix has signed up some recognisable faces for these roles. The main cast includes: Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley Maria Bello as Mae Buckley Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley Jake Weary as Cane Buckley Rafael L. Silva as Shawn Wilson Humberly González as Jenna Tate Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins But they are not the only actors in the show, The Waterfront also features plenty of recurring roles. Including: Michael Gaston as Sheriff Clyde Porter Gerardo Celasco as DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez Topher Grace as Grady Andrew Call as Deputy Sawyer Dave Annable as Wes Larsen Where do you know The Waterfront cast from? Mindhunter fans will instantly recognise the lead actor in this new Netflix series. Holt McCallany (Harlan Buckely) played Bill Tench in the acclaimed crime series - and he's recently opened the door to its potential return. Viewers may recognise Maria Bello (Mae Buckley) from her brief stint on ER from 1997 to 1998 - where she played Anna Del Amico. More recently she was Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane in NCIS from 2017 to 2021. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Melissa Benoist, who plays Bree Buckley, first shot to fame on Glee back in the early 2010s. She played Marley Rose on the musical school drama - before going on to play Supergirl in the CW series of the same name. Jake Weary (Cane Buckley) is known for his starring role as Deran Cody in the TV version of Animal Kingdom. He has also had roles in Chicago Fire and horror films It Follows and IT: Chapter Two. Fans of 911: Lone Star will recognise Rafael L. Silva (Shawn Wilson) from his turn as Carlos Reyes in that show. Humberly González (Jenna Tate) had the lead role in the 2024 video game Star Wars: Outlaws. Danielle Campbell (Peyton Buckley) is known for her roles in films like Prom and the TV series The Originals. Brady Hepner (Diller Hopkins) was in the films The Holdovers and Black Phone. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Guest star Topher Grace (Grady) is best known for playing Eric Forman in That' 70s Show. He also played Venom in 2007's Spider-Man 3.
New York Post
a day ago
- New York Post
Longtime DEA informant charged in alleged scheme to extort high-level cocaine traffickers
A drug informant who helped the US Drug Enforcement Administration build some of its biggest cases has been arrested and charged with scheming to extort major cocaine traffickers facing extradition from Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Jorge Hernández, 57, was charged in a criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday with one count of conspiring to commit wire fraud. He remains in custody after being arrested and making his initial court appearance Wednesday in federal court in Fort Lauderdale. 4 Jorge Hernández helped the DEA build some of its largest cases. AP Court papers allege that Hernández operated a scheme starting in 2020 in which he pretended to be a paralegal who, for the right price, could obtain lighter sentences for drug kingpins, according to 17-page FBI affidavit. The FBI alleged that Hernández demanded payments of $1 million from six suspected drug traffickers who ended up surrendering or being extradited to the US. In exchange for the payments — which came in the form of cash, jewelry, properties and vehicles in Colombia — Hernández guaranteed short prison sentences that would be served 'in an apartment similar to being on house arrest,' the court papers said. But Hernández never delivered on his promises, nor did he have authority to offer such leniency. 4 Hernández was accused of pretending to be a paralegal who, for the right price, could obtain lighter sentences for drug kingpins, according to the FBI. REUTERS As the traffickers who thought they were buying influence grew upset, he would deny responsibility and shift blame to the traffickers' attorneys, the FBI said. Nestor Menendez, an attorney who represented Hernández at his initial appearance, declined to comment. In two decades as a confidential informant, Hernández had been one of federal law enforcement's most prolific case-makers, providing the types of tips and information that led to prosecutions of high seas drug smugglers, a former University of Miami money laundering expert and a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. 4 The US Coast Guard Cutter James crew offloaded more than $1.06 billion in illegal narcotics at Port Everglades in 2022. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Hernandez Better known in law enforcement circles by his Spanish nickname Boliche — bowling ball — the beefy, bald-headed Colombian was also the star witness in the 2023 bribery trial of two former DEA supervisors convicted for leaking information on ongoing drug investigations. He got his start as an informant in 2000 shortly after he was arrested in Venezuela, where he had fled to escape drug dealers seeking to kill him, according to a 2023 investigation by The Associated Press. After bribing officials to secure his release, he approached the DEA, admitting to killing three people during his days as a drug runner near his home along Colombia's Caribbean coast. He then began helping the DEA build some of its biggest cases. 4 The US Coast Guard has scanned international waters to find drug smugglers. U.S. Coast guard Agents grew so reliant on Hernández's network of criminal associates across the Western hemisphere that they set him up with a phone and desk at a federal anti-narcotics task force, the AP found. The DEA terminated his cooperation agreement in 2008, court records show, after authorities discovered he had threatened to expose informants as snitches unless they paid him to keep quiet. But he kept close to some of his former DEA handlers and eventually returned to Miami. In 2016, he met DEA agent John Costanzo, who was supervising agents investigating Colombian businessman Alex Saab, a suspected bag man for Venezuela's Maduro. In 2023, Hernández testified against Costanzo and another former DEA agent convicted of taking bribes from narco defense attorneys. Hernández turned the tables on the DEA around the same time he was charged alongside University of Miami professor Bruce Bagley for helping move $3 million on behalf of Saab, who prosecutors said was secretly negotiating a deal to betray Maduro. Those charges remain under seal. In the complaint unsealed Wednesday, the FBI that Hernández is serving a term of probation on a federal conviction for conspiracy to commit money laundering that is set to end in May 2027.
