Mindhunter’s future is still unclear, but one of the show’s stars now has another show streaming on Netflix calledThe Waterfront.Mindhunter, which was based on a true crime novel focused on the FBI’s Serial Crime Unit, debuted on Netflix in 2017 before taking the TV world by storm. Aside from its stellar cast and chilling portrayal of real-life serial killers, the show was also executive produced by David Fincher, who directed nearly half of the episodes. Despite rave reviews and a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score,Mindhunterwas eventually canceled by Netflix after season 2.
WhileMindhunterseason 1 set the bar high, season 2 was considered even better, bringing back Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), two special agents in the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, focused on theAtlanta child murders connected to Wayne Williams.Mindhunterseason 2 also featured appearances by other notable serial killers like David Berkowitz and Charles Manson. Still, much of the show’s intrigue was carried by performances from Groff and McCallany. Though it’s not forMindhunter, McCallany, in particular, is back leading a show on Netflix.
Mindhunter’s Holt McCallany Stars In The Waterfront - What The Netflix Show Is About
Netflix Just Released Its Latest Family Crime Drama
Six years have passed sinceMindhunterseason 2, but series star Holt McCallany has returned to Netflix for a new crime drama titledThe Waterfront. Developed by Kevin Williamson, who is best known for his work on theScreamfranchise and creating shows likeDawson’s CreekandThe Vampire Diaries,The Waterfrontcenters on the Buckley family after their North Carolina fishing empire gets pulled into a risky drug trade.McCallany portrays the family patriarch, Harlan Buckley, who tries to prevent his family from tearing down everything they’ve built.
Aside from McCallany,The Waterfront’s castalso features Maria Bello, Jake Weary, and Melissa Benoist, rounding out the core Buckley family members. Each one is dealing with their own set of problems, but they have no choice but to come together when Topher Grace’s Grady emerges as a dangerous villain. With comparisons toOzark, Williamson’s new series doesn’t shy away from violence after the Buckleys get more than they bargained for while trying to keep their family business (and themselves) alive.
Holt McCallanay Has Been Busy Since Starring In Mindhunter
The Actor Has Appeared In Notable Shows & Movies Since 2019
The Waterfrontmight be Holt McCallany’s first major role in a Netflix show sinceMindhunterseason 2 in 2019, but it’s not his official return to the streamer. Last year, the actor appeared as a former detective inThe Lincoln Lawyer,another hit crime drama on Netflix. Even as a supporting character,McCallany’s role was pivotal toThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 3’s central storyline. The authoritative roles were seemingly a trend before and afterMindhunter, seeing as McCallany also played Lieutenant Brannigan in AMC’s61st Streetand Warden Jaegger Fount inFoundationseason 2.
More recently, McCallany appeared in Rami Malek’s thriller The Amateur as the CIA Deputy Director and can now be seen in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning as the Secretary of Defense.
On the movie side, McCallany has been just as busy. Though the actor starred in three movies in 2021,Wrath of Man,The Ice Road, andNightmare Alley, his most notable role came in 2023’sThe Iron Claw. McCallany portrayedreal-life wrestler Fritz Von Erichin the movie based on the tragedies surrounding the family. More recently, McCallany appeared in Rami Malek’s thrillerThe Amateuras the CIA Deputy Director and can now be seen inMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoningas the Secretary of Defense.
Will Mindhunter Season 3 Ever Happen?
There’s Still A “Chance” For More Mindhunter
AfterMindhunterwas put on hold, there were still rumblings of a potential season 3 down the line. David Fincher admitted that the show was over, but the door never seemed to be completely shut with the series. With the release ofThe Waterfront,Holt McCallany provided an update onMindhunterseason 3, sharing that he recently met with Fincher and the two discussed the show’s future. McCallany mentioned “there is a chance that [Mindhunter] may come back as three two-hour movies” before emphasizing “it’s just a chance.”
At this point, any discussion of moreMindhunteris a great sign, especially when one of the show’s stars is still expressing interest in returning to the show. McCallany’s comments also mentioned writers and scripts, suggesting that the team behindMindhunteris still very active in attempting to bring back the show, whether it’s another proper season or movies. Based onMindhunter’s storytelling format, season 3 could jump a few years to the mid-80s and still keep up with the lingering BTK Killer mystery while investigating other serial killer cases.
No matter what is decided, it’s clear thatMindhuntertruly left a mark on viewers if there’s still a push for more, even six years after the last batch of episodes dropped. Maybe McCallany’s role inThe Waterfrontwill cause fans to revisit his past role in Mindhunter, giving Netflix a reason to get behind the show’s return.
Mindhunter
Cast
From executive producers David Fincher and Charlize Theron comes Mindhunter, a series that chronicles the founding of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit used to track and apprehend serial killers. Mindhunter follows Agent Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) as they work to establish a framework for understanding the minds of some of America’s most dangerous serial killers. Mindhunter adapts a number of true crime stories, including the BTK murders and the notorious Co-Ed Killer, Edmund Kemper.
The Waterfront
The Waterfront: The Waterfront follows a prominent North Carolina fishing family as they navigate through dangerous waters to salvage their deteriorating business empire. Released in 2025, the drama unfolds amid the family’s efforts to preserve their legacy in the face of mounting challenges.
