Netflix has released a new trailer forThe Waterfront, a twisty crime drama inspired by true events led by stars fromMindhunterandSupergirl.Crime dramas on streaminghave become a mainstay for many streamers, including Netflix, with plenty to choose from. One of their upcoming series in the genre isThe Waterfront, a series set in Havenport, North Carolina about the Buckley family, who will do whatever it takes to keep their family business from drowning. The show harbors a focus on both family and crime, promising a balance of both types of stories in equal measure.
Now,Netflixhas released a new trailer forThe Waterfront, whichshowcases just how far the Buckley family are willing to go for their business power over Havenport. The trailer shows lead character Harlan (Holt McCallany) getting involved with selling drugs to keep his business afloat. He has disagreements with his son, Cane (Jake Weary), and is trying to keep the rest of his family together, including his wife, Belle (Maria Bello), and his daughter, Bree (Melissa Benoist).
The trailer teases howthe Buckley family sinks deeper into the drug tradeas new faces become part of their business. It also confirms high tension and deaths are going to happen as Harlan continues trying to keep his family together. The trailer ends with the series' release date of August 03, 2025. Check out the full trailer below:
The Waterfrontwas created by Kevin Williamson (Dawson’s Creek, The Vampire Diaries), who serves as showrunner.
What The Waterfront Trailer Says About The New Show
A Promising, Family-Focused Crime Drama
The Waterfrontis promising acrime series inspired by true events,with stars like McCallany and Benoist offering strong performances in the process. The eight-episode series will see a core focus on the Buckleys becoming involved in crime to help their businesses, which will provoke dangerous consequences for the family. At the same time, though, the trailer indicates these family dynamics are going to be what holds the show together, offering plenty of notable interactions between the core family members.
The series offers a similar premise to other drug-based streaming dramas,such as Netflix’sOzark. However,the tone of the trailer also indicates it won’t be as dark, instead offering an easy-to-watch show with plenty of light moments to go along with it. Still, it won’t be laid back the entire time, with the footage highlighting the family starting to fall apart as the drug trade begins taking over their business operations. What this means for their long-term future remains unclear, but will no doubt be explored as the season progresses.
Our Take On The Waterfront’s New Trailer
The Show Is Looking Like Another High-Octane Crime Drama From Netflix
With a mixture of family, business, and crime,The Waterfrontis promising some interesting storylines in its trailer that will define the new crime drama. Recognizable cast members mean the show is going to have plenty of on-screen talent bringing it to life, offering plenty of twists and turns in the story along the way. Although more information will likely be revealed in the near future, the trailer teases plenty of compelling ideas as the Buckley family’s struggles are shown.
