The new series comes from a very familiar name as it was written byoriginalScreamscribe Kevin Williamson. While the cast may not be stacked with Hollywood A-listers, that certainly doesn’t mean they aren’t capable of telling an engaging story. Led byMindhunter’sHolt McCallany andBEEF’sMaria Bello, the series’ main cast is rounded out by Jake Weary ofThe Walking Dead: Dead City, former Supergirl, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly Gonzalez, Danielle Campbell, and Brandy
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The series in question is calledThe Waterfrontand centers on the Buckley family, a prominent fishing dynasty who prove just how far they will go when their legacy is put at risk. The full synopsis reads:
“The story follows the Buckley family, who have ruled Havenport for decades, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town’s restaurant scene. But as patriarch Harlan Buckley (McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, their fishing empire has started to crumble, with wife Belle (Bello) and son Cane (Weary) venturing 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 Diller (Hepner) — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family’s future forever."
Is ‘The Waterfront’ Worth Watching?
At first glance, the reviews forThe Waterfrontare nothing special and don’t suggest it is a show you would want to give up sleep for. However the 64% Tomatometer score and 68% Popcornmeter rating are still fresh, and those who like the series, really love it.
Critics found plenty to fault with the show’s soap-like quality, with some calling it “overstuffed,” and “too familiar to be worth your time.”The Daily Beast’sCaroline Siede noted that the show’s focus on a family dynasty and the outrageous behavior that they display to keep their affairs moving along the way they want could appeal toYellowstonefans, who might “be excited to watch that show’s vibe CW-ified and ported over to Netflix.” Based on the show’s chart-topping position, it seems they certainly have been completely reeled in by the fishing family drama.
Those who watched the show appeared to be very firm in their opinions – either it is “fan-f-ing-tastic” or the worst piece of badly written, badly acted trash to grace screens this year. It seems that if you are afan of Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonemelodrama, thenThe Waterfrontcould well be something that could be your replacement series while the TV mastermind gets his next spinoffs together. If not, then you maybe won’t be one of those staying up until 4 a.m. to see how the first season ends.
Source: FlixPatrol/Rotten Tomatoes
The Waterfront
