"Hope it gets a S2, but if not no biggie": The Waterfront gets decent attention from fans but they are not eager about a second season

The Waterfront had a strong start on Netflix, climbing quickly to the top of the streamer's charts. But the buzz hasn't turned into huge fan excitement for a second season.

Reddit user @Affectionate_Quit_75 summarized how many viewers felt by saying;

"It was good enough where I hope it gets a S2, but if not no biggie..."

The show held interest, yes. But whether or not the Netflix crime show left a lasting impact? That is a different story altogether.

Viewers watched The Waterfront, but didn’t hold on too tight

Released on June 19, The Waterfront brought to the audience: drama, drugs, and family loyalty to the streamer. It told the story of the Buckley family's desperate attempts to save their fishing business by turning to drug smuggling. What followed was a violent feud with rival kingpins, ending in bloodshed.

And yet, after all the build up, reactions online... remain calm. One Reddit user says;

"It's not going to blow anyone away but it has good actors..."

Another user said,

"I think they tried to cram too much into the first season."

Regardless of these takes from the audience, the show still managed to debut at #1 on Netflix's Top 10. Creator Kevin Williamson too has spoken about the story having a larger vision. In his words to The Hollywood Reporter, he pitched three full seasons, saying,

"That's [Netflix's] magic number."

But for now, Netflix has not put out a confirmation, neither confirming nor denying plans to move forward with a Season 2. As of now, the conversation around a renewal feels more casual than urgent.

Season 2 ideas exist, but the demand isn’t exactly loud

While fans may not be demanding another season, Kevin Williamson clearly has a plan ready. Speaking about what could come next, he mentioned the Parker family becoming central to the next arc.

With Grady now being dead, there's room for a new threat. Williamson says;

"We're paving the way for an equally [evil] new villain next year..."

He teased the above with further adding;

"If people watch [season 1]..."

There's also a structural reason for Netflix to consider renewing it. The Waterfront fits well into a lineup that once included shows like Ozark and Bloodline. Both were multi season dramas that revolved around water based crime settings.

Whether the Netflix crime drama can live up to those comparisons is still up for debate, but the gap it fills is obvious. Williamson, looking ahead, even said he could stretch the story beyond three seasons, though he mentioned that he'd "be happy with three." But if viewers don't rally around it, even a solid pitch by the creator might not be enough to save the TV Show from getting cancelled.

The Waterfront made a splash but didn't really cause the amount of waves it had hoped. Its first season brought in enough attention, yet most viewers aren't strongly invested in a second one.

The story is there, the cast is strong, and creator Kevin Williamson is ready. However, if the audience response stays this low, Netflix might just let the tide roll out on this one.

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