The Waterfront (2025)

Crime · Drama

A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.

IMDb rating: 7.0 (18,225 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 ↑ +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Holt McCallany Harlan Buckley
Melissa Benoist Bree Buckley
Jake Weary Cane Buckley
Rafael L. Silva Shawn Wilson
Humberly González Jenna Tate
Danielle Campbell Peyton Buckley

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.45 avg 8 episodes 7.0 → 7.6 48 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Almost Okay	7.0	746
2	Taking Control	7.3	616
3	Playing with Fire	7.4	568
4	You Can't Trust a Buckley	7.5	551
5	I'm a Hugger	7.5	532
6	Hunting Season	7.6	527
7	Nice Try	7.7	536
8	Lost at Sea	7.6	725