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The Waterfront S1E3 — Playing with Fire
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The Waterfront•Season 1•Episode 3

Playing with Fire

7.4/10 · 583 votesJun 19, 202543 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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As Harlan re-enters a risky alliance tied to the family's past, Belle makes quiet moves to protect what's left of their legacy.

Directed byLiz Friedlander
Written byMichael Narducci
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Cast8

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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Hilary Bolger

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Andrew Groves

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Michael Narducci

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Liz Friedlander

Liz Friedlander

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Itai Neeman

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Episode Summary

"Playing with Fire" is episode 3 of The Waterfront season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 583 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Liz Friedlander and written by Michael Narducci, it aired on June 19, 2025.

Next: E4 · You Can't Trust a BuckleyBest of Season 1