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Netflix's 'The Waterfront': Buckley Family's Desperate Fight Begins

5/23/2025

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Get ready for Netflix's gripping new series, The Waterfront, debuting June 19! Set against the stunning backdrop of North Carolina, it tells the tumultuous tale of the Buckley family as their fishing empire collapses while patriarch Harlan Buckley battles health issues. As desperation sets in, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous opioid operation led by Topher Grace, drawing inspiration from creator Kevin Williamson's own life experiences.

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Get ready for Netflix's gripping new series, The Waterfront, debuting June 19! Set against the stunning backdrop of North Carolina, it tells the tumultuous tale of the Buckley family as their fishing empire collapses while patriarch Harlan Buckley battles health issues. As desperation sets in, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous opioid operation led by Topher Grace, drawing inspiration from creator Kevin Williamson's own life experiences.