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Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Intense and chaotic' Netflix crime thriller dubbed 'the new Ozark' rockets to the top of the charts
A Netflix crime drama has rocketed up the charts this week after being dubbed 'the new Ozark' by enthralled fans. The streaming giant dropped all eight episodes of the hit last month and viewers have been binge-watching it ever since. It's also led to the show soaring up the charts, with it currently sitting comfortably in Netflix's top 10 shows, pulling in 11.6million streams to date. Called The Waterfront, the new dark drama's cast includes nineties movie star Holt McCallany and Grown Ups star Maria Bello. Melissa Benoist and Jake Weary also star in the fan-favourite hit. The series' backdrop is the picturesque North Carolina coastline and focuses on the Buckley family Set in the fictional town of Havenport, the story follows the troublesome clan as their fishing empire crumbles around them. Despite its current modest 64% Rotten Tomatoes score, viewers have flooded social media with positive reviews. One posted: 'I was originally interested because Melissa Benoist is in it, but the rest of the cast got me even more, and honestly it looks like the show could be really fun too!' A second penned: 'The Waterfront, a new series is coming! From Kevin Williamson. This is definitely giving me the same vibes as Ozark did!' 'I enjoyed the show. Reminded me of Ozarks a little bit, certainly not as good, but still thought it was solid,' said a third fan. A fourth commented: 'Absolutely loving Belle Buckley's style in #TheWaterfront on #Netflix. Polished. Sophisticated. Mature yet still youthful.' While a fifth remarked: 'I was originally interested because Melissa Benoist is in it, but the rest of the cast got me even more, and honestly it looks like the show could be really fun too!' Meanwhile, a hugely addictive thriller has finally been made free to stream after its shock axe from Netflix that left fans seething. Fans have flooded social media with their positive reviews The streaming giant removed the hit show, which has a respectable 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, last year. However, How To Get Away With Murder has now been made available to stream once again - and even for free. The smash-hit legal drama originally aired between 2014 and 2020, running for six seasons before its cancellation. Viola Davis plays the lead role of defence attorney and professor Annalise Keating as the series follows her life. As the drama unfolds, Annalise becomes caught up in a murder plot that involves five of her students. In 2015, Davis became the first African American to win an Emmy for best lead actress in a drama series. How To Get Away With Murder's six seasons has now officially landed on Channel 4's streaming site, which doesn't require a subscription.
South China Morning Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Danielle Campbell, who plays Peyton in The Waterfront: she dated One Direction's Louis Tomlinson before meeting future fiancé Colin Woodell on The Originals set – but how was she discovered?
As Netflix's The Waterfront heats up screens around the world, Danielle Campbell is emerging as one of the breakout stars of the gripping new crime drama. She plays a resilient Southern woman, Peyton, deeply in love with her husband Cane, played by Jake Weary, with whom she shares an eight-year-old daughter. Danielle Campbell's character Peyton is deeply devoted to her husband Cane, played by Jake Weary, in the new Netflix crime drama The Waterfront. Photo: @thedaniellecampbell/Instagram Since premiering in June, The Waterfront has dominated Netflix's English-language charts, attracting 8.3 million views in its opening weekend and captivating audiences with its intense family drama and moody coastal setting. The series tells the story of the Buckley family, who are ready to wade into the deep end to maintain their fishing empire in the fictional coastal town of Havenport, North Carolina. Advertisement Campbell, 30, was first discovered at a hair salon in Chicago when she was 10 years old. Her first major role came in 2010, when she starred in the Disney teen musical drama TV film Starstruck. Danielle Campbell starred alongside Sterling Knight in the 2010 Disney TV movie Starstruck. Photo: @ Here's everything to know about Danielle Campbell. Her breakout roles Danielle Campbell (second from right) catching up with fellow alumni of The Originals in late 2022. Photo: @thedaniellecampbell/Instagram Campbell first came to prominence in 2013 in The CW's The Originals, a fantasy supernatural TV drama in which she played Davina Claire, a powerful teenage witch. Next, the actress was cast in Tell Me a Story, a psychological thriller TV anthology that premiered in 2018. The series' creator, Kevin Williamson, was already famous for the Scream franchise, The Vampire Diaries and Dawson's Creek, and would go on to create The Waterfront. Campbell plays Kayla Powell, a character based on Little Red Riding Hood, in season one of Tell Me, and Olivia Moon, based on the princess from Sleeping Beauty, in season two. Danielle Campbell plays strong female characters in Tell Me a Story. Photo: @thedaniellecampbell/Instagram These breakout roles earned Campbell widespread praise and a loyal fan base, with her Instagram now boasting 3.2 million followers. She's engaged to her partner of seven years Campbell and her fiancé, fellow actor Colin Woodell, first met as co-stars on The Originals. They began dating in early 2018.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix's New Hit Show 'The Waterfront' Has Viewers Seriously Divided—Here Is My Honest Review
I've been on the hunt for a new Netflix series since knocking out the latest season of Ginny and Georgia, and luckily, it didn't take too long to find my replacement. The Waterfront is the latest series to quickly enter into Netflix's top ten streaming list at the number one spot, and needless to say, it's already drawing a lot of chatter. Depending on who you ask, you might find someone who loves it or hates it (I guess a show about fishing isn't for everyone...). A thriller series set in the fictional town of Havenport, North Carolina, the show stars Holt McCallany, Maria Bello and Topher Grace, and centers around the Buckleys, a family of fishermen who are bedeviled by secrets, betrayal, greed and addiction. The show is a slow burn, as it starts off by introducing the key players and dynamics to set the scene. For starters, you have Harlan Buckley (McCallany), the head of the table, willing to do anything and everything to protect his family. Harlan's past is a dangerous one that includes drug fronts, cartels and a host of other illegal activities. While Harlan has somewhat tried to reinvent his image over the years, the decline of opportunities for fishermen, plus some health issues, has driven him back into that lifestyle. The character is loosely based on creator Kevin Williamson's own father, who encountered a similar situation in his career as a fisherman. "I come from a family of fishermen — not just my dad, but the entire family," Williamson told TIME in a recent interview. "Someone came along and said, 'If you do this one thing, you can make all this money.' And it was hard to say no," he continued, explaining that his father agreed to run drugs on his fishing trawler, for which he was later arrested. "He got caught, he served his time, he got out, and I graduated." Then there is Belle Buckley (Bello), the straight-shooting matriarch who is also willing to defend her family at all costs. While Belle looks demure and innocent on the outside, she isn't afraid to get her hands dirty either, and is quite cunning, I might add. Netflix Originally, I planned on only watching the first episode of this series and saving the rest for later, but as so often happens, oops, I ended up binge-watching the whole season. Not even the drug-exchange-gone-bad or a major plot twist are enough to keep episode one from being overly predictable. (Take this with a grain of salt though as I obviously kept watching.) This, by far, has been the biggest criticism of The Waterfront—that it takes entirely too long to get to the point. It also doesn't help that we've had similar shows in recent years (Yellowstone and Ozark, for example) to which this series is already comparisons. Netflix On the upside, I can assure you that things do pick up. Eventually, you'll realize that the slow start and character introductions are to lay the necessary groundwork for future events, and the show is incredibly well-written, providing a generous blend of suspense and drama. It's also well-acted, I might add, with Holt McCallany giving Harlan Buckley a complexity that blends his good and bad traits together beautifully. You'll end up loving Harlan so much that you hate him, and that's really all you can ask for in a show. Another person that will irk your nerves is Topher Grace's character Grady, who is so painfully cocky at times you'll want to throw something at your television. Oh, and the family drama alone is worth seeing this show the entire way through. Make no mistake—the Buckleys hate each other, despite the perfect family image they have previously tried to project. My final thoughts? I do think The Waterfront is a show I would have been more impressed with circa 2009, but it was also entertaining enough for me to binge in a single day, so that counts for something. You can stream The Waterfront on Netflix now. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. I Just Realized Why 'Sirens' Star Glenn Howerton Looks So Familiar—and I Can't Believe I Didn't See it Sooner PureWow's editors and writers have spent more than a decade shopping online, digging through sales and putting our home goods, beauty finds, wellness picks and more through the wringer—all to help you determine which are actually worth your hard-earned cash. From our PureWow100 series (where we rank items on a 100-point scale) to our painstakingly curated lists of fashion, beauty, cooking, home and family picks, you can trust that our recommendations have been thoroughly vetted for function, aesthetics and innovation. Whether you're looking for travel-size hair dryers you can take on-the-go or women's walking shoes that won't hurt your feet, we've got you covered.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix's #1 Show Is a Twisty Murder Drama Based on Real Events & It Looks Seriously Binge-Worthy
A new show just dropped on Netflix and it's already making major waves. The Waterfront premiered on June 19 and has rocketed straight to the top of Netflix's Top 10. Touted by Variety as a 'highly bingeable family soap' and compared by Slate to Yellowstone, the series is packed with small-town power struggles, deep-rooted secrets, and messy family drama. But here's what really sets it apart: it's inspired by the real-life story of creator Kevin Williamson. Yes, that Kevin Williamson—the mind behind Dawson's Creek and Scream—turned his own upbringing into a gripping TV drama. DANA HAWLEY/NETFLIX Set in the fictional town of Havenport, North Carolina, The Waterfront follows the Buckley family, once the town's ruling dynasty thanks to their grip on the fishing industry and restaurant scene. But things are falling apart fast. Patriarch Harlan (Holt McCallany) is recovering from two heart attacks and it's up to his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) to hold the business together. Meanwhile, daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), who's in addiction recovery and has lost custody of her son, finds herself caught in a complicated romance that could unravel everything. DANA HAWLEY/NETFLIX As dramatic as that sounds, it's rooted in truth. Williamson grew up in New Bern, North Carolina, surrounded by the fishing life. 'I come from a family of fishermen—not just my dad, but the entire family,' he shares. 'Everyone I knew was a fisherman.' By the 1980s, that old-school fishing life was slipping away and Williamson's dad made a risky move. He started using his fishing boat to smuggle drugs. 'He was arrested for conspiracy to traffic marijuana—20,000 pounds,' Williamson told Time. 'They didn't just arrest my dad. They arrested a whole bunch of people. It was part of a cartel. They were the low men in the operation.' 'I always told my dad I was going to write the story,' Williamson adds. 'He said, 'Wait until I'm dead.'' The Waterfront cast also includes Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, Brady Hepner and Topher Grace in a guest role. All eight episodes are now streaming. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Netflix New Releases: The Best Shows & Movies to Watch in June
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Williamson's Twisted Family Past Inspired Netflix's Hottest Show
Netflix's latest breakout hit isn't just a gripping drama. It's a personal reckoning. The Waterfront, which rocketed to the platform's #1 spot within days of its June 19 debut, delivers high-stakes family drama, dark secrets, and Southern gothic atmosphere. But what sets it apart from other prestige dramas is its foundation in real life. The series follows the Buckleys, a once-powerful family in fictional Havenport, North Carolina, who built their fortune on the local fishing industry. Now, they're barely holding on. Patriarch Harlan is recovering from a series of heart attacks. His son Cane is struggling to salvage the family's restaurant empire, while his daughter Bree fights her way back from addiction, custody loss, and a risky romance that could detonate the family's already fragile legacy. But The Waterfront isn't just a fictional saga. It's rooted in creator Kevin Williamson's own childhood in New Bern, North Carolina. Best known for Scream and Dawson's Creek, Williamson drew directly from his own family's past, including the shocking decision his father made in the 1980s: turning to drug smuggling when the fishing economy dried up. "They didn't just arrest my dad," Williamson told Time. "They arrested a whole bunch of people. It was part of a cartel. They were the low men in the operation." Williamson said he always planned to tell this story, but waited out of respect. "I always told my dad I was going to write the story," he said. "He said, 'Wait until I'm dead.'" Now, decades later, The Waterfront delivers that long-awaited dramatization, infused with small-town power plays, generational damage, and themes of survival. Critics have compared the show to Yellowstone, but with a sharper emotional edge and a distinctly Southern flavor. It's been talked about as a bingeable family soap that is a bold blend of fact and fiction. The cast includes Maria Bello, Rafael L. Silva, Danielle Campbell, Humberly González, and Topher Grace in a surprising guest role. All eight episodes are now available to stream on Netflix, and early buzz suggests a second season is likely. If you're looking for a summer binge that's steeped in both grit and authenticity, The Waterfront might be your next obsession. Just don't be surprised if it leaves you wondering how much of the drama is real and how much Williamson still hasn't Williamson's Twisted Family Past Inspired Netflix's Hottest Show first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 24, 2025
