August 25, 2025

It is being reported by Deadline that The Waterfront has been cancelled after one season. The news comes two months after the drama released its 8-episode freshman run on the streaming service.

It is unclear why Netflix decided not to proceed with a second season, as the show appeared to fare well following its June debut. It spent five weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10 English language series list, with three in a row in the top spot.

The Waterfront follows the Buckley family, who for decades has ruled Havenport, North Carolina's local fishing industry and restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley recovers from two heart attacks, leaving his wife Belle and son Cane to venture into the deep end in order to keep the family businesses afloat. As their attempts spiral out of control, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, their daughter Bree - an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son - finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future.