"The Waterfront," the first Netflix original from "Vampire Diaries" and "Scream" producer Kevin Williamson, follows the efforts of the Buckley family to preserve their business legacy in a small beach town of North Carolina,

From the very shores where it unfolds, Netflix’s “The Waterfront” dives deep into the tale of a North Carolina family trying to keep their fishing empire afloat. While it’s set in the fictional town of Havenport, the new drama series is indeed based on a real story — one pulling from the creator’s past.

The Waterfront premiered on Netflix on June 19, 2025 with all 8 episodes being released simultaneously. The official synopsis of the show as per Rotten Tomatoes reads,