You undoubtedly enjoy a good family drama if you're like me. Especially when it has a lot of money, power struggles, and a little bit of evil. Shows like Succession and Yellowstone have taught us how incredibly enjoyable it is to see families struggle for their heritage when they are messed up. The upcoming Netflix show The Waterfront is keeping this trend continuing. This drama is based on true events and follows the made-up Buckley family. For a long time, they have been in charge of the coastal community of Havenport, North Carolina.

The Buckleys are in charge of almost everything in Havenport. This covers the eateries and even the local fishery. But all of a sudden, a massive problem could jeopardize everything they have worked for. The Buckleys become involved in some shady enterprise to keep their family from losing everything. This only makes things worse for the whole family. They can't get out very easily. A story like this needs a great cast of performers to work. Let's look at the people and personalities in The Waterfront.

The Waterfront: Meet the Strong Buckley Family and the Actors Who Play Them

Looking at the main members of Havenport's powerful coastal clan

Harlan Buckley is the head of the Buckley family right now. He helped his father build their fisheries in the 1980s. A lot has transpired since then. He suffered two heart attacks not so long ago. This means that his wife and son have been in charge of the family business. But as things start to go wrong, Harlan thinks he has no choice but to take control again. Harlan is played by Holt McCallany, an American actor. You might recognize him as Bill Tench, an FBI agent, from Netflix's Mindhunter. He has also been in movies like Fight Club and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Kevin Williamson, who made The Waterfront, even claimed that McCallany reminded him of his own father. That sounds like the right person for the job.

Cane Buckley is the only child of Harlan and Belle. People think he will be the one to take over the family firm. He is married and has a little girl. But all of this is put to the test when his family pushes hard to make sure they have a good future. He has to deal with his own history as well. Jake Weary makes Cane come to life. Weary is most known for playing Deran Cody in the TV show Animal Kingdom. He was also in the movies It Follows and the soap series As the World Turns. Cane was a star football player in high school, but he elected to stay home and work with his father instead of going to college. This familial dynamic seems very real and difficult.

Belle Buckley is a woman who doesn't mess around. She isn't scared to do what it takes to protect herself and her family. While her husband healed, she and her son Cane were in charge of the Buckley fishing. But they took some bad choices to try to rescue their business. Now she has to step back and let Harlan take charge again. Belle is played by Maria Bello. Bello received her big break when she played Mrs. Smith in the 1996 Mr. & Mrs. Smith series. She is also recognized for her parts in movies like Coyote Ugly and TV shows like NCIS and ER. Belle married into the Buckley family, and although though she isn't in the spotlight, she seems to have a lot of power. She really does look like she keeps this family together.

Next up is Bree Buckley, the oldest daughter. She is a clever woman who has had some poor luck in life. She used to be in charge of the money for the family business. But she lost her role in the family and custody of her son because she was addicted to alcohol. Bree is played by Melissa Benoist. As Marley Rose on Glee, many people will remember Benoist. She played Supergirl in the CBS show, which was her greatest part thus far. It looks like Bree's journey back to trust and trying to reconnect with her son will be a key aspect of the show. She seems tough and ready to fight.

The Supporting Players And Important Outsiders Who Are Making The Story Of The Waterfront

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Investigating the journalists, drug lords, and other people who have an effect on the Buckley family

Peyton Buckley is married to Cane. She is a quintessential Southern lady who likes good things. Cane and the life they have established together make her happy. She also likes the money and status that come with being a Buckley. She is a nice mother to an 8-year-old girl. But she is also very strong when it comes to preserving her peace and battling for what she loves. Danielle Campbell is the actress that plays Peyton. You may know Campbell from Disney Channel movies like Prom or Starstruck. She also played Davina in The Originals, a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries. Peyton thinks that her relationship with Cane is getting farther apart. She will probably get caught up in her husband's darker side.

Grady is a drug lord who isn't very honest. He runs a substantial business selling opioids in North Carolina. But he seems more like a tech dude. The Buckleys get involved in his business because they are trying to rescue their own. One of the most famous actors in this cast is definitely Topher Grace. He played Eric Forman on the hit show That '70s Show and Venom in Spider-Man 3. Kevin Williamson even wrote the role of Grady just for Topher Grace. He felt that Grace adds something surprising to the job. "You never know if he's going to hug you or shoot you." That sounds like a very cool bad guy.

Jenna Tate is a reporter. She goes back to Havenport, her hometown, to take care of her father. There are both happy and sad times when she comes back. She has to deal with old connections, like the one she had with her high school sweetheart Cane. Jenna is played by Humberly González. González is a Canadian actress from Venezuela who has starred in Netflix programs like Ginny and Georgia and Jupiter's Legacy. She also had guest parts on episodes like Orphan Black. The teaser makes it look like Jenna will cause problems in Cane's marriage.

Bree's son is a teenager named Diller Hopkins. He was raised by his father and is angry with his mother for being an alcoholic. He looks up to his grandfather Harlan. This might not be a good thing because of the unlawful activities going on. Diller is played by Brady Hepner. Hepner is noted for his parts in the scary movie The Black Phone and the Oscar-nominated movie The Holdovers. It sounds like Diller will get caught up in the family's terrible secrets without even realizing it.

The Buckleys have hired Shawn West as a new bartender. But he isn't simply a regular worker. He has a significant secret that he is keeping. The Buckley family name could be ruined by this secret. Shawn is played by Rafael L. Silva. Silva is an American Brazilian actor best known for playing Carlos Reyes on Fox's 9-1-1: Lone Star. He remarked that filming The Waterfront was more about the characters' internal conflicts than the action in Lone Star. It sounds like Shawn will be a big part of the drama that is happening.

Other Important Characters and What the Waterfront Means for Netflix Dramas

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Looking into the police and business rivals who make up the rest of the show's world

Michael Gaston plays Sheriff Clyde Porter. You may have seen Gaston before if you watch a lot of TV. He has been on shows like Mad Men and The Mentalist. The Buckleys will definitely get the attention of the police, and Sheriff Porter will be there in the center of it. Gerardo Celasco plays DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez, who will also be looking into the Buckleys' actions. His own problems can make it tougher for him to do what he wants.

Wes Larsen is a businessman in Havenport who is interested in the Buckleys' business. Wes is played by Dave Annable. Annable has been in series including Walker and Brothers & Sisters. He is presently the star of Taylor Sheridan's Lioness. Wes Larsen will probably cause more problems for the Buckley family, who are already having a hard time. The people who are in this show are incredibly good. It has a lot of well-known actors and some up-and-coming stars. This mix of actors will definitely assist tell this intricate story.

Kevin Williamson, the show's creator, has indicated that the inspiration for The Waterfront comes from his own life. In the 1980s, his father, who was a fisherman, got into problems for running drugs on his boat. Williamson has always wanted to tell this story. This personal connection could make the show even more emotionally powerful. It makes the situation feel more real and powerful. Adding real-life events to fictitious characters usually makes for extremely interesting TV. It makes you think about how quickly things may go wrong in real life.

Crime drama and family saga aficionados will probably want to watch The Waterfront. It's a show to watch on Netflix because of the great cast and the exciting story. It adds to Netflix's already great collection of original shows that look at complicated family relationships and morally gray places. I can't wait to watch how the Buckley family struggles to stay afloat in Havenport.