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Netflix Cancels 'The Waterfront' Despite Strong Viewership

8/26/2025

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Netflix has canceled the second season of "The Waterfront," despite its strong viewership and five weeks in the global Top 10.
The series, focused on the Buckley family in North Carolina, earned a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Netflix's recent renewals of nearly 20 scripted shows suggest a selective strategy based on performance metrics.

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Netflix has canceled the second season of "The Waterfront," despite its strong viewership and five weeks in the global Top 10.
The series, focused on the Buckley family in North Carolina, earned a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Netflix's recent renewals of nearly 20 scripted shows suggest a selective strategy based on performance metrics.