American crime drama series The Waterfront, created by Kevin Williamson, which premiered on Netflix this year, has reportedly been cancelled. The streaming giant has decided to pull the plug on the show after season one, just two months after it made its debut. However, this decision has not gone down well with the netizens.<h2>Why was The Waterfront cancelled?</h2>Pulling the plug on the show has come as a surprise. As per the Deadline report, in the renewal decisions, Netflix executives give importance to performance vs cost, with other factors like awards recognition, social media buzz, and the type of audience tuning in.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amal-malik-s-brother-armaan-reacts-to-bigg-boss-19-participation-boarding-school-samjhke-1756185583289">Amaal Malik's brother Armaan reacts to Bigg Boss 19 participation</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, Netflix didn't feel that the viewership of the show and the completion rate were high enough to secure a renewal for the second season. Reportedly, it is unclear whether the streamer' renewal threshold is higher for outside series, Universal TV scored quick renewals for its two most recent new scripted shows at Netflix.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/harry-styles-and-zoe-kravitz-spark-romance-rumours-after-they-are-spotted-kissing-at-london-eatery-1756180204801">Harry Styles &amp; Zoe Kravitz spark romance rumours after they are spotted kissing</a><h2>Netizens react to The Waterfront show cancellation</h2>Many netizens are upset with the decision to cancel the show just two months after the premiere of the first season. One user wrote, "The Waterfront may have been cancelled, but Sean Buckley, you will always be loved".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Waterfront may have been cancelled but Sean Buckley you will always be loved <a href="https://t.co/eefc5hcjfM">pic.twitter.com/eefc5hcjfM</a>&mdash; Sydney 🩵 (@Impossiblebye) <a href="https://twitter.com/Impossiblebye/status/1960176411173392703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, "So the waterfront got cancelled despite doing better than Olympo, yeah, we are so fucking doomed, I think we should just keel ourselves".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-member-v-makes-history-k-pop-idol-throws-his-first-pitch-at-dodger-stadium-watch-1756180459628">BTS member V makes history! K-pop idol throws his first pitch at Dodger Stadium</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">so the waterfront got cancelled despite doing better than olympo yeah we are so fucking doomed i think we should just keel ourselves <a href="https://t.co/ipKjelKxEl">pic.twitter.com/ipKjelKxEl</a>&mdash; clown😔 (@Adrii_Nagy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adrii_Nagy/status/1960261937750564930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Not Netflix cancelling another show I loved. Absolute BS considering how good the ratings were. Justice for The Waterfront", wrote the third user.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not Netflix cancelling another show I loved. Absolute BS considering how good the ratings were. 🤬 justice for The Waterfront 🥲 <a href="https://t.co/Dqt2041OfM">pic.twitter.com/Dqt2041OfM</a>&mdash; Josh At The Movies (@PoisonKeyblade) <a href="https://twitter.com/PoisonKeyblade/status/1960179159998873632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about The Waterfront</h2>The Waterfront show tells the story of the damaged Buckleys, after their storied North Caroline fishing empire decays, they grapple to revive their imperiled maritime heritage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-s-richest-film-industries-2025-bollywood-hollywood-tollywood-and-more-1756195947462">World’s Richest Film Industries 2025: Bollywood, Hollywood, Tollywood and More</a>&nbsp;The show was created by Kevin Williamson and premiered on Netflix on June 19, 2025. It stars Jake Weary, Maria Bello, Mellisa Benoist, Holt McCaltany, Danielle Campbell, and Humberly Gonzalez, among others.&nbsp;

The Waterfront, created by Kevin Williamson, has reportedly been cancelled after season one. The show stars Jake Weary, Maria Bello, and Mellisa Benoist, among others. 

American crime drama series The Waterfront, created by Kevin Williamson, which premiered on Netflix this year, has reportedly been cancelled. The streaming giant has decided to pull the plug on the show after season one, just two months after it made its debut. However, this decision has not gone down well with the netizens. Why was The Waterfront cancelled? Pulling the plug on the show has come as a surprise. As per the Deadline report, in the renewal decisions, Netflix executives give importance to performance vs cost, with other factors like awards recognition, social media buzz, and the type of audience tuning in. Also Read: Amaal Malik's brother Armaan reacts to Bigg Boss 19 participation Reportedly, Netflix didn't feel that the viewership of the show and the completion rate were high enough to secure a renewal for the second season. Reportedly, it is unclear whether the streamer' renewal threshold is higher for outside series, Universal TV scored quick renewals for its two most recent new scripted shows at Netflix. Also Read: Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz spark romance rumours after they are spotted kissing Netizens react to The Waterfront show cancellation Many netizens are upset with the decision to cancel the show just two months after the premiere of the first season. One user wrote, "The Waterfront may have been cancelled, but Sean Buckley, you will always be loved".

The Waterfront, created by Kevin Williamson, has reportedly been cancelled after season one. The show stars Jake Weary, Maria Bello, and Mellisa Benoist, among others.&nbsp;

Crime series The Waterfront cancelled by Netflix after season one? Know why

David Harbour of ‘Stranger Things’ fame and Pedro Pascal of ‘Game of Thrones’ will be seen sharing screen space in a new crime series titled ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’. Written by Steve Conrad, who is set to direct the pilot episode.&nbsp;‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’ is inspired by James Lasdun’s 2017 New Yorker article 'My Dentist’s Murder Trial': Adultery, false identities, and lethal sedation," Deadline reported.

The true crime story chronicled in the article centres on Dr. Gilberto Nunez, who in 2015 was indicted for killing his friend Thomas Kolman by getting him "to ingest a substance that caused his death."&nbsp;

There were also two forgery counts, including Nunez posing as a C.I.A. agent. Nunez, who had had an affair with Kolman’s wife Linda, stood trial in 2018 where he was found not guilty of murder but guilty of fraud charges, which led to a prison sentence.&nbsp;

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As per the publication, Pascal will play Dr. Nunez. Details regarding Harbour’s character have not been disclosed yet. Conrad, Harbour, and Pascal executive produce with Bruce Terris, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch for 'Escape Artists', as well as Molly Allen, MGM Television, and James Lasdun. 'Escape Artists’ Taylor Latham co-executive produces.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pascal is also set to star in the HBO series adaptation of the video game ‘The Last of Us’ in the lead role of Joel. He is also known for his starring role in the title role in the hit Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian’, which will return for its third season in early 2023.&nbsp;

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David Harbour of ‘Stranger Things’ fame and Pedro Pascal of ‘Game of Thrones’ will be seen sharing screen space in a new crime series titled ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’.

David Harbour of ‘Stranger Things’ fame and Pedro Pascal of ‘Game of Thrones’ will be seen sharing screen space in a new crime series titled ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’. Written by Steve Conrad, who is set to direct the pilot episode. ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’ is inspired by James Lasdun’s 2017 New Yorker article 'My Dentist’s Murder Trial': Adultery, false identities, and lethal sedation," Deadline reported. The true crime story chronicled in the article centres on Dr. Gilberto Nunez, who in 2015 was indicted for killing his friend Thomas Kolman by getting him "to ingest a substance that caused his death." There were also two forgery counts, including Nunez posing as a C.I.A. agent. Nunez, who had had an affair with Kolman’s wife Linda, stood trial in 2018 where he was found not guilty of murder but guilty of fraud charges, which led to a prison sentence. Also Read: 'Let The Right One In' series trailer: Showtime's vampire series promises a fresh take on the genre. Watch As per the publication, Pascal will play Dr. Nunez. Details regarding Harbour’s character have not been disclosed yet. Conrad, Harbour, and Pascal executive produce with Bruce Terris, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch for 'Escape Artists', as well as Molly Allen, MGM Television, and James Lasdun. 'Escape Artists’ Taylor Latham co-executive produces. Meanwhile, Pascal is also set to star in the HBO series adaptation of the video game ‘The Last of Us’ in the lead role of Joel. He is also known for his starring role in the title role in the hit Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian’, which will return for its third season in early 2023. Also Read: Kate Winslet to headline new mini-series 'The Palace'

David Harbour, Pedro Pascal to star in crime series 'My Dentist's Murder Trial'

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