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Graziadaily
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Waterfront: Is The New Drama From The Creator Of Dawson's Creek Worth Watching? Read What Critics Say
One of Netflix's newest arrivals is The Waterfront , already dubbed 'Dawson's Creek for adults', which sounds like perfect weekend viewing to us. It's even created by the same person: Kevin Williamson. Starring Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Danielle Campbell, Mario Bello and Holt McCallany, this drama is bound to introduce you to some new faces too. But is the new show worth watching? Is it genuinely gripping or just a good comfort watch? Read below to find out. Set in the fictional seaside town, Havenport, North Carolina, this eight-part Netflix series follows the prominent yet dysfunctional family, the Buckleys, as they try to keep their decaying fishing empire afloat by entering the dangerous world of the drug trade. It doesn't sound too far off last summer's hit show, The Perfect Couple, or any of the Harlan Coben series, so if you liked any of those then this one might be worth a try. Yes, you can watch the official trailer for the series below. Nick Hilton at The Independent gave the series three stars, describing it as 'predictable to a fault' but 'hard not to keep watching'. The Guardian 's Lucy Mangan agrees, giving The Waterfront three stars too. 'Twists come thick and fast, there's tons of plot and action is set in a water-based community,' she writes. 'The creator of the '90s megahit's new show is an opportunity to wallow in nostalgia – albeit with added drug running.' It is described as 'highly bingeable' by Variety too. Aramide Tinubu explains the series is inspired by Williamson's father, who was a fisherman and began smuggling drugs in the 1980s to make ends meet. ' The Waterfront is a highly entertaining series about four people willing to do anything to hold on to their legacy, even if it means turning on each other in the process,' reads the review. The New York Times ' Margaret Lyons praised the show for bringing 'more murder to Netflix'. 'The show is one of many to follow the Yellowstone model, a family saga of violence and secrets, of huffy men and sly women, of distinctive names. It is also about land that's been in this family for generations, gosh darn it – land that's our legacy if only the cruelties of debt and developers would abate,' she writes. It might only have a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience rating of 3.9, but the reviews are largely positive. This is a watchable, familiar show with all the twists and turns audiences are looking for. If you have a day to yourself to lie on the sofa away from the heat, you know what to do. Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I watch Netflix for a living — here are the 7 new shows and movies I'd stream this week
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The list of new Netflix shows and movies this week has a major series premiere on it. And it's not the only thing on the streaming service this week that you'll want to keep an eye on. The series premiere in question? "The Waterfront," which is a new drama series set on the North Carolina coast. It has the right blend of comedy, melodrama and crime to be the next hit show on Netflix, so make sure to check it out when it arrives on June 19. Of course, some people love Netflix for its reality shows, and this week, a big name returns to the streaming service. "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" season 2 premieres on Wednesday, and it will bring plenty of unscripted drama and high stakes as the show searches for the next batch of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. For more to watch, read on for my top picks, a full list of everything new on Netflix this week and the scoop on what's leaving Netflix this week. If you need more, check out our guide to everything new to Netflix in June or this new dystopian drama miniseries that arrived last week. "The Waterfront" stars Jake Weary as Cane Buckley. Scion of the Buckley fishing empire, things aren't going well for him and his family behind the scenes. Cane's parents, Harlan (Holt McCallany) and Mae (Maria Bello), are trying to fix things, but at the show's start, they're in danger of losing everything. That causes Harlan to make a mistake he can't come back from, and to turn to drug smuggling to make ends meet. That puts the Buckleys in bed with an up-and-coming drug lord, Grady (Topher Grace) and based on the trailer, that's something that surely won't end well. Watch on Netflix starting June 19 Netflix may have lots of original scripted shows and movies, but it also offers a ton of reality shows and documentaries. "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" combines both of those genres for a docuseries about rookie cheerleaders trying to make it onto the Dallas Cowboys cheer squad. Making the squad is difficult, and even if you make it, the demands are high and the wages are low. In season 2, just 23 out of 36 veteran Cowboys cheerleaders are returning, giving this season the largest rookie class of the past five years. Watch on Netflix starting June 18 The "Trainwreck" docuseries is an anthology series of documentaries, each investigating compelling events that often ended in disaster. In "Mayor of Mayhem," the compelling event in question is the 2010 mayoral campaign of Rob Ford, who ran for and shockingly won the Toronto election that year. But it's not just the campaign this documentary film will follow. It will also cover the subsequent scandals that plagued Ford's administration, including the accusations of substance abuse that were levied against the mayor during his time in office. Watch on Netflix starting June 17 Justin Willman first made his name as a magician-comedian back in 2018 with his Netflix original show "Magic for Humans." Now, he's back on the streaming service for his first-ever Netflix comedy special. But this won't be your typical comedy special. Yes, there will be jokes and bits about AI, screen time, and being a nerd in high school. However, there will also be magic tricks and illusions, including a bit where he smashes a woman's phone ... without mentioning he was going to do it first. Does that woman's phone survive this hour-long comedy special? You'll have to watch "Justin Willman: Magic Lover" to find out. Watch on Netflix starting June 17 "Somebody Feed Phil" is now one of Netflix's longest-running shows. It features "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Philip Rosenthal traveling the world to discover new locations and new cuisine. Back for season 8, it doesn't look like Phil's changing up the formula, but he is going to new locations. Guatemala, Amsterdam, Tbilisi, Sydney, Adelaide, Boston, Las Vegas and San Sebastian all feature in season 8. He's also bringing some guests with him, including "Everybody Loves Raymond" stars Brad Garrett and Ray Romano and singer Donny Osmond. If you love a food travel show, "Somebody Feed Phil" season 8 is one to check out. Watch on Netflix starting June 18 Kerry Washington may have been in the news earlier this year for "Shadow Force," but her most famous show or movie to date is still probably "Scandal." This Shonda Rhimes political thriller was a massive hit on ABC, and starred Washington as crisis manager Olivia Pope. At the show's start, she's in charge of an elite crisis management firm, but she used to work for the president of the United States, Fitzgerald Grant III (Tony Goldwyn). That's a relationship that gets her into trouble more than once as the show goes on, and trust me, this show has no shortage of drama. You can stream the entire series starting this week, and it might just become your next binge-watch. Watch on Netflix starting June 17 "The Intern" stars Robert De Niro as 70-year-old retired widower Ben Whittaker. He has grown bored with retirement and decides to rejoin the rat race as a senior intern at About The Fit, a fast-fashion startup in Brooklyn. As a former executive, he's overqualified and quickly impresses people. That gets him paired with the company's CEO, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). Initially, she's wondering why she even needs a senior intern, but as he begins to improve her work life, he soon becomes indispensable to her. As a Nancy Meyers movie with two incredible lead actors, the bar is set pretty high with "The Intern." Whether or not it clears that bar is subject to debate, but the floor is also really high with so much talent involved in this comedy drama, so I'll be shocked if you don't at least enjoy it. Watch on Netflix starting June 22 JUNE 16 "The Last Witch Hunter" JUNE 17 "Justin Willman: Magic Lover" (Netflix comedy special) Sleight-of-hand sorcery. Mischievous mind games. Mind-blowing illusions. Justin Willman conjures up laughs in a special where comedy and magic collide. "Kaulitz & Kaulitz" season 2 (DE) (Netflix series) The show must go on! Tom and Bill Kaulitz are back to share their exciting lives, even as dark clouds gather in paradise. "Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem" (GB) (Netflix documentary) Rob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall. "Scandal" seasons 1-7 JUNE 18 "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" season 2 (Netflix series) A new batch of hopefuls face fierce competition, high expectations and even higher kicks as they vie for a spot with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. "Rosario Tijeras (Mexico)" season 4 (MX) (Netflix series) Years after Rosario's sacrifice, her legend haunts her daughter, Ruby. As the teen's life takes a dangerous turn, secrets from her past begin to unravel. "Somebody Feed Phil" season 8 (Netflix series) Fresh flavors and new friends await as globetrotting foodie Phil Rosenthal expands his culinary horizons to Amsterdam, Boston, Basque Country and more. "Yolanthe" (NL) (Netflix series) This reality series follows Yolanthe Cabau in her glamorous new life in Los Angeles as she faces unexpected challenges and ghosts from her past. JUNE 19 "The Waterfront" (Netflix series) A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat. "KPop Demon Hunters" (Netflix family) When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats. "Olympo" (ES) (Netflix series) The Pyrenean High Performance Center: home to Spain's most promising athletes. The question is, how far will they go to reach the top — and stay there? "Semi-Soeter" (ZA) (Netflix film) Power couple Jaci and JP find themselves in a bumpy predicament when a new work pitch for a baby brand forces them to play the perfect pretend parents. JUNE 22 "The Intern" Leaving 6/16/25 "The Equalizer" seasons 1-3"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Leaving 6/17/25 "Carol" Leaving 6/19/25 "Migration" Leaving 6/21/25 "American Sniper" Leaving 6/22/25 "Brain on Fire" I just saw one of my favorite movies in theaters for its 40th anniversary — but you can stream it for free right now Tom Hardy's 'MobLand' just wrapped up with a stunning finale — and I can't wait for a season 2 'Hacks' shocking season 4 finale has me hopeful season 5 could be the show's best yet — here's why
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Waterfront – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A brand new series from the showrunner behind Dawson's Creek and The Vampire Diaries hits Netflix today: The Waterfront. From Kevin Williamson, The Waterfront is inspired by true events and follows the Buckley family, who attempt to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire. They'll go to incredibly dangerous lengths to keep themselves afloat, and you're not going to want to miss the details of how it happens. Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell and Brady Hepner, The Waterfront is eight episodes long, and it's available to get stuck into now. The Waterfront. (L to R) Jake Weary as Cane Buckley, Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley in episode 105 of The Waterfront. The Waterfront. (L to R) Jake Weary as Cane Buckley, Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley in episode 105 of The Waterfront. Dana Hawley/Netflix READ: We Were Liars – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch To help you out, we've put together a guide, which you can find below, detailing how to watch The Waterfront, including The Waterfront release time and The Waterfront release date. The Waterfront Release Date The Waterfront will be available to stream on Netflix on June 19, 2025. All episodes of The Waterfront will land on Netflix at once. Will All Episodes of The Waterfront Be Released at Once? Yes, all eight episodes of The Waterfront will be available to stream on Netflix from June 19. The Waterfront – How to Watch The Waterfront will be available on Netflix from Midnight Pacific Time (PT) on June 19, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET). You will need a Netflix subscription to stream The Waterfront. A standard subscription with ads is $7.99 per month, and a standard no-ads subscription starts at $17.99 per month. What Time Does The Waterfront Come Out? The Waterfront will debut on Netflix at Midnight (PT) on June 19, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET). Here is when The Waterfront will be available to stream in your time zone: June 19 BRT : 4:00 am : 4:00 am BST : 8:00 am : 8:00 am CEST : 9:00 am : 9:00 am IST : 12:30 pm : 12:30 pm JST : 4:00 pm : 4:00 pm AET : 5:00 pm : 5:00 pm NZDT: 7:00 pm The Waterfront Release Schedule All eight episodes of The Waterfront will be released on June 19, 2025. What Will Happen in The Waterfront? The official synopsis for The Waterfront reads: Inspired by true events, The Waterfront 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. (as per Netflix) How Many Episodes Will The Waterfront Have? The Waterfront will have eight episodes. The Waterfront Episode Titles Episode One: Almost Okay Almost Okay Episode Two: Taking Control Taking Control Episode Three: Playing with Fire Playing with Fire Episode Four: You Can't Trust a Buckley You Can't Trust a Buckley Episode Five: I'm a Hugger I'm a Hugger Episode Six: Hunting Season Hunting Season Episode Seven: Nice Try Nice Try Episode Eight: Lost at Sea (as per Netflix)
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Waterfront cast: who is in Netflix show? Full cast
The Waterfront features stars from Mindhunter, Glee, Supergirl and more 👀 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Waterfront is Netflix's latest drama. All eight episodes were released on June 19. But where do you know the actors from? Months after adding Yellowstone to its library, Netflix is looking to claim that blockbuster hits crown with its latest crime drama. The Waterfront has been compared to the sprawling saga as well as the likes of Ozark. Following a family who turn to a life of crime to save their failing fishing empire, it promises twists and turns a plenty. It will be hoping to catch audiences attention hook, line and sinker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The first season arrived on Netflix today (June 19) and all eight episodes are available to watch straight away. But where do you recognise the cast from? What to expect from The Waterfront? The synopsis, via Netflix, reads: 'With their fishing empire failing, a North Carolina family has only one option to survive: drug smuggling." If you were a fan of Ozark, you might get similar vibes - albeit that was set in Missouri instead. The first season has eight episodes and all of them became available at 8am today (June 19). It was filmed on location in North Carolina. Who is in the cast of The Waterfront? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Holt McCallany (L) and Jake Weary (R) in The Waterfront | Dana Hawley/ Netflix The Buckley family are the focus of the show and Netflix has signed up some recognisable faces for these roles. The main cast includes: Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley Maria Bello as Mae Buckley Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley Jake Weary as Cane Buckley Rafael L. Silva as Shawn Wilson Humberly González as Jenna Tate Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins But they are not the only actors in the show, The Waterfront also features plenty of recurring roles. Including: Michael Gaston as Sheriff Clyde Porter Gerardo Celasco as DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez Topher Grace as Grady Andrew Call as Deputy Sawyer Dave Annable as Wes Larsen Where do you know The Waterfront cast from? Mindhunter fans will instantly recognise the lead actor in this new Netflix series. Holt McCallany (Harlan Buckely) played Bill Tench in the acclaimed crime series - and he's recently opened the door to its potential return. Viewers may recognise Maria Bello (Mae Buckley) from her brief stint on ER from 1997 to 1998 - where she played Anna Del Amico. More recently she was Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane in NCIS from 2017 to 2021. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Melissa Benoist, who plays Bree Buckley, first shot to fame on Glee back in the early 2010s. She played Marley Rose on the musical school drama - before going on to play Supergirl in the CW series of the same name. Jake Weary (Cane Buckley) is known for his starring role as Deran Cody in the TV version of Animal Kingdom. He has also had roles in Chicago Fire and horror films It Follows and IT: Chapter Two. Fans of 911: Lone Star will recognise Rafael L. Silva (Shawn Wilson) from his turn as Carlos Reyes in that show. Humberly González (Jenna Tate) had the lead role in the 2024 video game Star Wars: Outlaws. Danielle Campbell (Peyton Buckley) is known for her roles in films like Prom and the TV series The Originals. Brady Hepner (Diller Hopkins) was in the films The Holdovers and Black Phone. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Guest star Topher Grace (Grady) is best known for playing Eric Forman in That' 70s Show. He also played Venom in 2007's Spider-Man 3.
