Official Netflix Trailer for “The Waterfront” [VIDEO]

Inspired by true events, The Waterfront, a new series from creator of Dawson’s Creek and Scream, 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.

The Waterfront premieres June 19, only on Netflix.

From the creator of Dawson’s Creek & Scream comes a new series inspired by true events, premiering globally on Netflix June 19, 2025

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 (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake 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 (Melissa Benoist) – an addict in recovery who’s lost custody of her son Diller (Brady Hepner) – finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family’s future forever.

Inspired by true events and set against the backdrop of coastal North Carolina, The Waterfront comes from prolific showrunner Kevin Williamson (Scream, Dawson’s Creek, The Vampire Diaries). The twisty drama plays out over eight episodes that are as much about family dynamics as they are about the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line.

Starring: Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, Brady Hepner

Guest Starring: Topher Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco, Zach Roerig

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Episodes: 8 episodes x 1 hour

Writer / Executive Producers / Showrunner: Kevin Williamson

Executive Producers: Ben Fast for Outerbanks Entertainment, Michael Narducci, Marcos Siega

Studio: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Filming Locations: Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina

Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81745064