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Ambitious Project Flops Massively: Netflix's Own 'Yellowstone' Canceled After One Season
Netflix has decided to cancel its drama series The Waterfront after just one season due to lack of viewer interest.
What began as an ambitious attempt to ride the coattails of Yellowstone's success, ends after barely one season. Netflix has opted not to continue The Waterfront, the drama series from writer Kevin Williamson.
When the first trailer was released in May 2025, it was immediately noticeable how strongly the series resembled the universe of Taylor Sheridan. Williamson, known for Scream, The Vampire Diaries, and Dawson's Creek, aimed for a family epic that was supposed to have similar appeal. Yet, the impact was lacking, and now Netflix is pulling the plug early.
The Waterfront premiered on June 19, 2025, achieving an IMDb rating of 7.0. Although reviews were fairly positive, viewer interest was insufficient for a second season. The first run of eight episodes concluded the main storyline but also hinted at new problems that will never be resolved.
Central to the story was the Buckley family, a powerful presence in the fictional coastal town of Havenport's fishing and hospitality industries for generations. When patriarch Harlan Buckley, played by Holt McCallany, returns after two heart attacks, he tries to save his family business. His wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) take steps, but mainly cause new crises.
While Yellowstone now boasts several spin-offs and attracts a large audience, The Waterfront is already a thing of the past. The attempt to establish a similar family conflict in a different setting did not yield the hoped-for franchise. For viewers, only one completed season remains available.
When the first trailer was released in May 2025, it was immediately noticeable how strongly the series resembled the universe of Taylor Sheridan. Williamson, known for Scream, The Vampire Diaries, and Dawson's Creek, aimed for a family epic that was supposed to have similar appeal. Yet, the impact was lacking, and now Netflix is pulling the plug early.
End After Eight Episodes
The Waterfront premiered on June 19, 2025, achieving an IMDb rating of 7.0. Although reviews were fairly positive, viewer interest was insufficient for a second season. The first run of eight episodes concluded the main storyline but also hinted at new problems that will never be resolved.
Central to the story was the Buckley family, a powerful presence in the fictional coastal town of Havenport's fishing and hospitality industries for generations. When patriarch Harlan Buckley, played by Holt McCallany, returns after two heart attacks, he tries to save his family business. His wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) take steps, but mainly cause new crises.
Not A Rival To Yellowstone
While Yellowstone now boasts several spin-offs and attracts a large audience, The Waterfront is already a thing of the past. The attempt to establish a similar family conflict in a different setting did not yield the hoped-for franchise. For viewers, only one completed season remains available.
