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USA Today
5 hours ago
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- USA Today
How to watch 'The Waterfront,' new series from 'Dawson's Creek' creator
How to watch 'The Waterfront,' new series from 'Dawson's Creek' creator Show Caption Hide Caption Need a show to binge? These are the must watch shows this summer USA TODAY's TV critic Kelly Lawler breaks down the best TV shows you don't to want to miss this summer Move over, "Outer Banks": a new North Carolina-based drama series just hit Netflix. "The Waterfront" follows a prominent fishing family in coastal North Carolina whose legacy is at risk, according to the show's description. According to Netflix, the show's first season, which premiered on June 19, is "as much about family dynamics as they are about the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line." Kevin Williamson, the creator of hit shows like "Dawson's Creek" and "The Vampire Diaries," is the writer and executive producer of the show. It also features a star-studded cast, including Holt McCallany, who is known for "Mindhunter," and Melissa Benoist, the former star of "Supergirl." Here's what to know about "The Waterfront" Season 1. What is 'The Waterfront' about? The show follows the Buckley family of Havenport, North Carolina. They have long dominated the town's fishing industry and restaurant scene, but the family's empire has started to crumble after patriarch Harlan Buckley suffered from two heart attacks, Netflix says. His wife, Belle, and son, Cane, are working to keep the family businesses afloat while daughter Bree faces her own struggles in addiction recovery, per Netflix. Williamson told Netflix's Tudum the series is about trying to find the 'lesser evil' in a difficult situation. 'It's just about a bunch of people who make mistakes. They do some bad things and then they get in deeper and deeper and deeper,' he said. 'Sometimes they keep making worse mistakes and sometimes they find their way out and do the good thing.' When does 'The Waterfront' come out? "The Waterfront" Season 1 released on June 19 at 3 a.m. ET. All eight episodes of the show hit Netflix at that time. How to watch 'The Waterfront' Only Netflix subscribers will have access to watch "The Waterfront." The service has several monthly plans available, which start at $7.99 per month. The platform doesn't offer free trials. The show's entire first season will be available to stream on the platform starting on June 19 at 3 a.m. ET. 'The Waterfront' trailer 'The Waterfront' cast TV fans may see some familiar faces on "The Waterfront." Here's who's on the 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 Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Waterfront': Holt McCallany shares how his own dad and Kevin Williamson's father inspired his character
From the creator of Dawson's Creek and The Vampire Diaries, Kevin Williamson, the new Netflix show The Waterfront, starring Holt McCallany, Melissa Benoist, Jake Weary and Maria Bello, definitely leans into Williamson's success with melodrama, but with a more personal edge. While the 1998 show pulled from Williamson personal life, specifically Joey Potter's dad being in prison for drug trafficking, the writer and TV creator goes deeper into his life story for elements of The Waterfront. The show is centred around the Buckley family in Havenport, North Carolina, who have dominated the local fishing industry. It all starts with the Buckleys boat being hijacked as two men are using it to smuggle drugs, complicating the lives of the family that's already facing mounting debt. Harlan Buckley (McCallany) is the patriarch, who's recovering from two heart attacks, married to his wife Belle (Bello), who's tasked with managing her philandering husband, in addition to the family restaurant and fishing business, alongside their son Cane (Weary), who's married to Peyton (Danielle Campbell). But when journalist Jenna (Humberly González) returns to her hometown, there may still be some sparks between her and her high school sweetheart, Cane. Harlan and Belle also have a daughter, Bree (Benoist), a recovering addict who lost custody of her teenage son, Diller (Brady Hepner), after her most recent relapse. A interesting element in The Waterfront is how Bree is trying to work her way back to being in the inner circle of her own family, largely being shut down due to her addiction. In one of the show's most moving scenes, Bree has a frank conversation with Bella where she asks her mom, "When am I going to be a part of this family?" But Bella is firm that she needs to earn her family's trust back by staying sober. "I wish you'd see me as an ally and not an obstacle," Bree says. "Maria Bello is incredible. I've been a fan of hers for a very long time, so getting to do that scene with her was exciting in the first place," Benoist told Yahoo Canada. "I think in that moment of the story, it's something that I certainly was craving. It feels really visceral, wanting to be a part of the family more, so it was satisfying to be able to say it out loud." "That's something that I love about Bree is that she actually does say the bad stuff out loud, the hard things to say. ... Kevin Williamson actually said something to me at one point, in one of our first conversations, that Bree's sort of like the truth teller, and I think that is a moment that she shows that side of her." But McCallany had a particularly interesting task in The Waterfront because much of his character is based on Williamson's experience growing up with his fisherman father in North Carolina, who was a drug runner. "I did feel a little bit of additional responsibility, because I knew that it was a very personal story for Kevin, and much of it was inspired by his dad, and then I'm playing the dad," McCallany said. "So we did talk about it." "I remember sending Kevin an email in which I asked certain questions and presented certain ideas. And he answered my questions and he kind of embraced the ideas, and from that point forward we had a very kind of easy going, open and cordial relationship that really lasted throughout the entire season. I was happy with the dialogue that he was writing for me. He was happy with the way that I was interpreting it. And so there was no conflict in my relationship with Kevin at any time." McCallany added that while he took inspiration from what Williamson told him about his father, the actor also took inspiration from his own dad. "[My father] was a heavy drinker and could unreliable in certain instances," McCallany said. "You take a little of this, you take a little of that, and you kind of build a character ... by deciding what to include and what to exclude. And at the end of the day, Harlan kind of just emerged for me through that process." And of course, with the exploration of Harlan comes his relationship with his son, with Cane often having to try to uphold a murky set of ideals he's gotten from his father. "What's so intriguing about Cane is this battle between the idealized version of himself and who he just really is, the life that he's been given," Weary said. "To get to play with that father-son dynamic is really interesting, especially getting to work with someone like Holt too, who I think we have such a great rapport together." "He added something to that dynamic that I think is really unique and we were able to really have fun with it. And there's ... almost like a comedic element to it, where he's almost like the straight man, and I'm the wild card. And I think that I'm really excited to see where that where that goes." Told in eight episodes, Williamson has created a twisty story where everyone makes mistakes, and the evaluation starts to become the best way to move beyond bad decisions.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Waterfront – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A brand new series from the showrunner behind Dawson's Creek and The Vampire Diaries hits Netflix today: The Waterfront. From Kevin Williamson, The Waterfront is inspired by true events and follows the Buckley family, who attempt to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire. They'll go to incredibly dangerous lengths to keep themselves afloat, and you're not going to want to miss the details of how it happens. Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell and Brady Hepner, The Waterfront is eight episodes long, and it's available to get stuck into now. The Waterfront. (L to R) Jake Weary as Cane Buckley, Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley in episode 105 of The Waterfront. The Waterfront. (L to R) Jake Weary as Cane Buckley, Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley in episode 105 of The Waterfront. Dana Hawley/Netflix READ: We Were Liars – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch To help you out, we've put together a guide, which you can find below, detailing how to watch The Waterfront, including The Waterfront release time and The Waterfront release date. The Waterfront Release Date The Waterfront will be available to stream on Netflix on June 19, 2025. All episodes of The Waterfront will land on Netflix at once. Will All Episodes of The Waterfront Be Released at Once? Yes, all eight episodes of The Waterfront will be available to stream on Netflix from June 19. The Waterfront – How to Watch The Waterfront will be available on Netflix from Midnight Pacific Time (PT) on June 19, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET). You will need a Netflix subscription to stream The Waterfront. A standard subscription with ads is $7.99 per month, and a standard no-ads subscription starts at $17.99 per month. What Time Does The Waterfront Come Out? The Waterfront will debut on Netflix at Midnight (PT) on June 19, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET). Here is when The Waterfront will be available to stream in your time zone: June 19 BRT : 4:00 am : 4:00 am BST : 8:00 am : 8:00 am CEST : 9:00 am : 9:00 am IST : 12:30 pm : 12:30 pm JST : 4:00 pm : 4:00 pm AET : 5:00 pm : 5:00 pm NZDT: 7:00 pm The Waterfront Release Schedule All eight episodes of The Waterfront will be released on June 19, 2025. What Will Happen in The Waterfront? The official synopsis for The Waterfront reads: Inspired by true events, The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat. (as per Netflix) How Many Episodes Will The Waterfront Have? The Waterfront will have eight episodes. The Waterfront Episode Titles Episode One: Almost Okay Almost Okay Episode Two: Taking Control Taking Control Episode Three: Playing with Fire Playing with Fire Episode Four: You Can't Trust a Buckley You Can't Trust a Buckley Episode Five: I'm a Hugger I'm a Hugger Episode Six: Hunting Season Hunting Season Episode Seven: Nice Try Nice Try Episode Eight: Lost at Sea (as per Netflix)
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Waterfront' Trailer: Coastal Family Turns To Drugs To Save Empire in Kevin Williamson Drama
The influential Buckley Family turns to the dark side in an effort to keep their empire afloat in The Waterfront, a new drama for Netflix from Kevin Williamson that marks his return to both TV and North Carolina. The family drama series that stars Melissa Benoit, Mario Bello, Holt McCallany and Jake Weary is set to premiere June 19 on the streamer. It plays out over eight episodes. More from Deadline Amazon's Head Of Unscripted Series Jenny Falkoff Joins Netflix Josh Hartnett To Headline Netflix's Newfoundland Limited Series; Jessica Rhoades Joins As EP Robert Langdon TV Series Based On 'The Secret of Secrets' Ordered By Netflix From Dan Brown & Carlton Cuse Here's the official logline for the series that's inspired by true events: For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Bello) and son Cane (Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat. As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree (Benoist) — an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever. The series is set against the backdrop of North Carolina, where Williamson shot Dawson's Creek. EPs are Williamson, Ben Fast for Outerbanks Entertainment, Michael Narducci, and Marcos Siega. Other stars include Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner. Guest stars are Topher Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco, and Zach Roerig. Studio is Universal TV. [youtube
UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Kevin Williamson's 'Waterfront' to premiere June 19 on Netflix
1 of 5 | Melissa Benoist arrives on the red carpet at Max's "The Girls On The Bus" New York premiere in 2024. She will star in Netflix's "The Waterfront." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Netflix is previewing The Waterfront, a new drama series from Dawson's Creek creator Kevin Williamson. At the center of the series, due June 19, is the Buckley family who is facing the demise of their "fishing empire." Feeling desperate, they resort to drug smuggling. "We're struggling. We're gonna lose the restaurant..." Belle (Maria Bello) says in the trailer released Thursday. "We have to come up with $2 million in less than three months." Her husband Harlan (Holt McCallany) declares he is "gonna take control of things" and decides to traffic "$10 million worth of cocaine and opiates." The Waterfront, a new series from Kevin Williamson, premieres June 19. Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, and Melissa Benoist. Inspired by true events, a family keeps their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire afloat through increasingly dangerous means. Netflix (@netflix) May 22, 2025 Williamson told Netflix's Tudum that he drew inspiration from his own family. "I come from a long line of fishermen. The fishing industry sort of got upturned in the '80s -- it all started to go away, and my dad couldn't feed his family," he said. "... My dad -- a very, very good man -- got tempted to do some things that weren't so legal and got in some trouble. (But) it put food on the table, helped me go to college." The series also stars Melissa Benoist, Brady Hepner and Jake Weary.
