The debut season of Netflix’s The Waterfront took viewers on a wild trip — one which ended with an intriguing Season 2 setup.
The present, which premiered on June 19, adopted the Buckley household as they attempt to save their North Carolina fishing empire. Whereas turning to drug smuggling to get the cash wanted to avoid wasting the household enterprise, the Buckleys discover themselves in a harmful state of affairs after crossing paths with a harmful drug lord named Grady (Topher Grace).
As followers await renewal information, we’re breaking down every part it’s essential learn about The Waterfront‘s potential return on Netflix.
Has The Waterfront been renewed for Season 2?
The present, which comes from Dawson’s Creek and Scream creator Kevin Williamson, has not formally been renewed for a second season.
What occurred on the finish of The Waterfront Season 1?
After being kidnapped, Bree (Melissa Benoist) was shot and thrown overboard by Grady and left on a life raft to bleed out. Fortunately, her household got here to the rescue and received revenge in opposition to Grady. Throughout his last confrontation with the Buckleys, Grady is shot within the face by Cane (Jake Weary) and once more by Harlan (Holt McCallany) earlier than falling off the ship to his watery demise.
Cane additionally sought to fix his marriage with Peyton (Danielle Campbell) after reconnecting together with his former flame, Jenna (Humberly González). The season finale ended on a cliffhanger, with Harlan’s spouse, Belle (Maria Bello), being confronted by the chief of a extra highly effective crime household, Emmett Parker (Terry Serpico).
“The Buckleys may be the massive household on the town, however they’re actually a a lot smaller operation,” Williamson shared in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “The Buckleys are the massive fish within the small city. However the Parkers? They’re a college of sharks.”
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Which solid members will return for The Waterfront Season 2?
The primary Buckley members of the family will probably return if the present comes again for a second season, together with McCallany, Weary, Benoist, Bello, and Campbell. Different potential solid returns embrace González, Serpico, Brady Hepner as Bree’s son, Diller, Rafael Silva as Harlan’s secret son, Shawn, and Dave Annable as native businessman Wes.
Followers shouldn’t anticipate different solid members, corresponding to Grace, Michael Gaston (Sheriff Porter), and Gerardo Celasco (DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez), to look in Season 2, as every of their characters have been killed off.
What has The Waterfront Solid stated a few potential Season 2?
“The top of the primary season feels prefer it’s nonetheless transferring since you don’t need it to cease, proper? In order that’s a very good signal, I feel, for Season 2,” Weary completely advised TV Insider of his hopes for the present’s return. “I wish to see it simply maintain transferring. I wish to see the household come collectively to stave off some common villain.”
Following the reveal that Shawn is Cane’s half-brother, Weary advised TV Insider it might be “unimaginable” to share extra scenes with Silva. “There’s a bond there that may’t be damaged. Even when we don’t do a Season 2, we’re all gonna be buddies for all times,” he gushed. “I really like them so dearly. Rafa, too, that’s my boy. He’s such an unimaginable actor, and that may be cool to see extra of and Cane and Shawn for Season 2, for positive.”