New Ozark-esque Netflix Crime Show Becomes Instant Streaming Success The Day After Release, Despite Underwhelming Reviews


The Waterfront, Netflix’s new family drama/crime thriller series with similar themes to the Emmy-winning hit Ozark, has become an instant streaming success. The Waterfront has become the number one TV show on Netflix after releasing all eight episodes on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Holt McCallany leads The Waterfront’s cast, which also features performances by Jake Weary, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Topher Grace. Despite debuting with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 67%, The Waterfront looks to hold Netflix’s number one TV spot into the latter half of June 2025.



The Waterfront

6/10

Release Date

June 19, 2025

Network

Netflix

Directors

Marcos Siega


  • Headshot Of Holt McCallany

    Holt McCallany

    Harlan Buckley

  • Headshot Of Maria Bello



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