Lately, Netflix has really stepped up its game with crime thrillers. Just recently, viewers were gripped by a wild mini-series that kept getting more intense with each episode, and another that some people are calling the best crime show of 2025 so far. And those are just a couple of highlights.
But the latest series grabbing all the attention is a new drama created and executive produced by Kevin Williamson. The show features an impressive cast including Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Maria Bello, Danielle Campbell, and Holt McCallany.
The show, titled The Waterfront, dives into the struggles of the Buckley family as they try to hold onto their fading fishing business in North Carolina. It shows just how far they’re willing to go to reclaim what once belonged to them and protect their family legacy.
While talking to Tudum about the plot, Williamson shared: “This is about a working man who’s trying to make a go of it for his family. They’ve pulled themselves up from nothing and they’ve built this mini fishing empire in their small little town.”
Over on Facebook in the popular ‘Netflix Bangers’ group, the new crime drama has become the center of conversation. One fan even rated it a perfect ’10/10′.
Another person gave their thoughts, saying: “It was good. There were a few episodes where it got out of control.” A third viewer jumped in and added: “Started this last night, binged 6 episodes really good.”
When asked to reflect more on the series, Williamson explained: “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 added: “Sometimes they keep making worse mistakes, and sometimes they find their way out and do the good thing.”
Lucy Mangan from The Guardian had her own take in a review, writing: “It is escapist summer nonsense with – God, I hope – no pretensions to being otherwise. Dive into the adult creek and wallow in nostalgia as the waves of absurdity sweep towards shore.”
If you want to check out what everyone’s talking about, The Waterfront is currently streaming on Netflix.