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The Waterfront S1E2 — Taking Control
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The Waterfront•Season 1•Episode 2

Taking Control

7.3/10 · 633 votesJun 19, 202556 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Cane and Harlan take bigger risks to keep the business running. Bree seeks proof to confirm her suspicions about her family.

Directed byMarcos Siega
Written byKevin Williamson
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Holt McCallany

Holt McCallany

Harlan Buckley

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Bree Buckley

Jake Weary

Jake Weary

Cane Buckley

Rafael L. Silva

Rafael L. Silva

Shawn Wilson

Humberly González

Humberly González

Jenna Tate

Danielle Campbell

Danielle Campbell

Peyton Buckley

Brady Hepner

Brady Hepner

Diller Hopkins

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Mae Buckley

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Marcos Siega

Marcos Siega

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Kevin Williamson

Kevin Williamson

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Barbara D'Alessandro

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Ramsey Nickell

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Taking Control" is episode 2 of The Waterfront season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 633 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Marcos Siega and written by Kevin Williamson, it aired on June 19, 2025.

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