Netflix’s The Waterfront, a gritty family-crime drama led by Kevin Williamson, had viewers hooked with its first season. Set in a struggling coastal town, it explores the moral decay of a powerful fishing family as they drift deeper into the drug underworld. But now that The Waterfront Season 1 is out, the big question is—will there be a Season 2? In this article, we’re diving into the show’s renewal status, what happened last season, what we can expect next, who’s returning (and who’s not), and when we might see new episodes.
Will there be a Season 2 of The Waterfront?
Officially, Netflix hasn’t greenlit Season 2 yet. But Kevin Williamson has made it clear—Season 2 is already outlined, and he’s thinking beyond that too. He’s reportedly mapped out a three-season arc. If the current viewership numbers and critical attention keep up, a renewal feels like only a matter of time. Fans shouldn’t be surprised if an announcement drops later this year.
What happened in The Waterfront Season 1?
Season 1 of The Waterfront follows the Buckley family, whose once-thriving fishing business is collapsing. To stay afloat, patriarch Harlan Buckley agrees to work with a dangerous drug-running family, the Parkers. His daughter Bree, struggling with addiction, kills her DEA-agent boyfriend, sparking a chain of violent consequences. Belle, Harlan’s wife, secretly partners with a real estate developer to sell off their land, creating fractures within the family. The finale leaves the Buckleys broken—Grady Parker is dead, Belle and Harlan are at odds, and Bree is emotionally and legally shattered.
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What can we expect in Season 2?
Season 2 is likely to deepen the rift within the Buckley family. Belle’s land deals could make her a direct threat to Harlan’s vision of preserving their legacy, setting up a clash between husband and wife. Bree may spiral further as she struggles to stay sober and reclaim custody of her daughter. Cane and Peyton’s already fractured marriage might be tested further, while the absence of Grady could invite new antagonists into the fold—perhaps other Parker family members or legal forces circling the Buckleys’ crumbling empire. Tensions are set to rise across all fronts.
Who’s returning—and who’s new?
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Barring deaths or major exits, most of the main cast is expected to return:
- Holt McCallany (Harlan)
- Maria Bello (Belle)
- Melissa Benoist (Bree)
- Jake Weary (Cane)
- Danielle Campbell (Peyton)
- Rafael L. Silva (Shawn)
- Dave Annable (Wes)
Topher Grace’s Grady won’t return—his arc ended in Season 1. There’s also likely to be new characters—especially from the Parker side of things, and maybe a law enforcement figure or two, given how much heat the Buckleys attracted.
When will The Waterfront Season 2 premiere?
If Netflix renews it by late 2025 and filming starts early 2026, we could expect Season 2 to drop by mid-to-late 2026. However, if production takes its time or scripts are reworked, it could push into early 2027. Right now, it’s all speculation until the renewal becomes official.
