Netflix's 'Yellowstone' Competitor Is Wild, Wacky, Insane....And A Ton Of Fun | REVIEW

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Netflix's new major show "The Waterfront" is out, but is it worth your time?

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I've been interested in "The Waterfront" ever since seeing the first preview. It's evident that Netflix is trying to catch a bit of the "Yellowstone" energy Taylor Sheridan made famous, but in a different setting.

The show is about a family with dark secrets and losing control of its grip on its empire. Sound familiar? It's supposedly based on a true story, but as I always do, I never look up details of shows I'm watching based on true stories. I don't want anything spoiled. Feel free to jump on Google if you're curious.

Now, it's important to note that a lot of people have attempted to replicate the magic of "Yellowstone." It never works. In fact, it generally goes horribly wrong. Look no further than that trash show "Ransom Canyon" for proof of that fact.

I'll keep this review spoiler-free, but what I can say is that "The Waterfront" gets off to a hot start in the opening seconds. In fact, it opens with a double-murder in the premiere and that's not the only killing viewers get in the first episode.

Now, is "The Waterfront" a good show? I honestly don't know if I can declare it a good show, but it is damn entertaining.

Is it corny, outrageous and over-the-top? Without a doubt on all three counts, but it's also a ton of fun as we watch the Buckley family navigate a crisis of their own making in the nasty game of drug trafficking.

There are a lot of similarities with Sheridan's work, and to be clear, "The Waterfront" doesn't come close in terms of quality or star power.

However, there's no doubt it's engaging and will keep you hooked. Plus, the waters and backwoods of North Carolina are a really fun setting.

Something tells me there are a lot of bodies and secrets buried in that location in real life. I'm not speaking from experience, of course. Pure speculation, but it seems like a safe bet.

Overall, "The Waterfront" has a wild storyline, and while it doesn't match the elite TV of "Yellowstone," it's more than enough to wet your whistle. I'm excited to see just how much crazier it can get from here. Are you already watching? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.



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