Netflix has cancelled Kevin Williamson’s crime drama series The Waterfront after one season.
According to sources, Williamson informed the cast and crew of the decision, ending speculation about a possible renewal. The news comes just over two months after the show’s release on June 19.
The Waterfront achieved notable success in its debut run, spending five weeks in Netflix’s global Top 10 list for English-language series, including three consecutive weeks at No.1. It peaked with 11.6 million views in its first full week of release.
Despite outperforming other recent Netflix dramas such as Pulse and The Residence, both of which were also cancelled after one season, The Waterfront did not meet the platform’s internal benchmarks.
Renewal decisions are typically influenced by a combination of viewership, completion rates, cost, and audience engagement.
The series, produced by Universal Television, starred Holt McCallany, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, and Maria Bello. Its first season followed the Buckley family of Havenport, North Carolina, whose control over the local fishing industry and restaurant trade was threatened by health crises, personal struggles, and internal conflict. The drama earned a 68% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Williamson, also known for creating Dawson’s Creek and The Vampire Diaries, reacted to the news by celebrating the experience of making the show. “While I’m sad the Buckleys won’t be back for Season 2, I’m celebrating the joy that was Season 1. It was one of the best experiences of my life,” he wrote on Instagram.
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