The Waterfront

It's not half bad. After reading reviews I thought I wouldn't watch. But I like Jake weary from Animal Kingdom so I decided I needed to see for myself. It's not incredible but it's pretty good. Enjoy the coastal scenery. The writing could be a little punchier and I wonder if I am really so out of the hip life with all the drug gummy's and drinking. In any case I'm enjoying the series for what it is. Absolutely need to give it 2 to 3 episodes to catch the character development. Dysfunctional family still clinging to being a family. And finding ways to survive. Are they bad? Or just caught up trying to survive?

Got through it in a couple days. It is intriguing enough. If you compare everything to your favorite family goes bad shows then it ranks somewhere in the middle. It's not going to blow anyone away but it has good actors and it is worth it just for Maria Bello who plays the matriarch. She has come a long way from Coyote Ugly but I have enjoyed her in the last few projects i have seen her in. The story has a few good twists and I do hope it has a second season. This is not really a show that it going to wow anyone but it is an easy watch and most of the characters are interesting enough and the ending does leave you wanting more. I would put it somewhere between a 6 and 8 depending on your mood and proclivity for dysfunctional criminal families.

The storyline has been compelling so far, although it sometimes seems contrived-almost as if Smurf and Billy simply abandoned the other kids and took Craig to live in North Carolina or somewhere similar. In my opinion, a spin-off of Animal Kingdom would have worked better than launching an entirely new show with nearly the same premise. Even so, the series remains quite strong overall, demonstrating solid writing and engaging character development that keep you interested each episode. Hope season two is even better. I have 78 characters that still need to be used so I am typing random stuff at this point.

The Waterfront is every bit as good as I had hoped for. I admit I watch a lot of tv shows but I try to only watch the really good ones. The Waterfront is one of those. I'm a big fan of crime dramas and there are lot to choose from but this one is definitely worth your time. It has the feel of a mix between Ozark, Animal Kingdom and Bloodline. While it's not as good as those 3 shows it's still pretty darn good. The cast is what makes this show so good...Holt McCallany, Jake Weary, Danielle Campbell, Topher Grace, Humberly González and Maria Bello all shine and give some of the best performances of their careers. Bottom line is this show will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting more.

A solid series that's both entertaining and full of telenovela drama. There are a few cheesy main actors and a ridiculous scene every now and then, but a good show nonetheless. That 70's show actor is one of the bad guys, named Grady. And while he's annoying in everything he does, his character actually fits in this particular show. Does that make him a good actor all of a sudden? No, it just means his annoying character that he plays in everything he does, just fits this series. Another main character, Cane, doesn't do too well here even though he's done a better job in other shows, like Animal Kingdom.