The Waterfront
There's blood in the water.
Created by Kevin Williamson
On Netflix
A dark, family-centered crime drama about moral compromise and economic desperation set against the North Carolina fishing industry.
A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Waterfront sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does The Waterfront leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Waterfront scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is The Waterfront violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is The Waterfront easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Waterfront
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Waterfront
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Waterfront, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Waterfront, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Waterfront, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
