In the suspicious silence before denouement, great crime thrillers walk viewers through a shadowy journey of fear and morality, ultimately offering an addictive sense of having a danger contained or a mystery solved. Netflix's great compendium of family crime thrillers, like The Waterfront, allows curious eyes to tiptoe past secrets and tensions based on a hauntingly true story. However, despite its glorious chart-topping performance, Netflix has pulled the plug on the 8-episode series, leaving the Buckley family's story in limbo. Viewers craving similar thrillers can cross various worlds and timelines with several shows sharing The Waterfront's criminal chromosomes.

For those missing the ethical intensity and dubious intentions woven into family narratives, these 5 gripping crime thrillers promise to sweep into the darkest depths of fear and suspense known to mankind. 

Ozark makes the smoothest segue from The Waterfront, plunging viewers headfirst into intense family dynamics set in a bone-chilling criminal underbelly. Addressing similar issues, the Byrdes and the Buckleys navigate drug cartels, money laundering, dangerous secrets, plot twists, and morally gray areas.

Jason Bateman's unnerving performance, coupled with Laura Linney's cold-blooded Wendy, grounds a tightrope of betrayal, survival, and family ties in Ozark.

With Teresa Mendoza's strength at the forefront, Queen of the South traces her ascent from a Mexican damsel in distress to a Dallas drug-lord. Alice Braga stars as Mendoza with conviction and purpose, chronicling her journey through alliances, retribution, and empire-building while focusing on the impact that the criminal underworld has on family ties. 

Based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s book, Queen of the South concludes with five seasons, i.e., 62 episodes, making it a refreshing and fulfilling watch after The Waterfront.

Animal Kingdom is a family crime drama set in Southern California, which chronicles the Cody clan's world of crime. Teen "J" comes to live with them after his mother's passing, only to be consumed by the violent clan and its matriarch, Smurf Cody, played by Ellen Barkin. 

Gritty, mature, and nuanced, Animal Kingdom is modeled on criminal dynasties in real life and is replete with multi-layered moral complexity.

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TNT's Animal Kingdom comprises 6 seasons, making it a satisfactory binge-watch during The Waterfront cravings.  

Yellowstone focuses on John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, the leader of a giant Montana ranch, fighting to protect his land and legacy from family politics, competition, and several other business risks. Navigating generational conflict, pride, and a family business, Yellowstone, with the family patriarch at its forefront, like The Waterfront, uses its setting to master the art of thrilling storytelling. 

With 53 episodes and its spin-offs, 1923, 1883, Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan, and John Linson's neo-Western drama series proved to be a massive success for the Paramount Network, despite receiving criticisms.

From the creator of The Vampire Diaries and The Waterfront, Kevin Williamson's psychological crime-thriller, The Following, follows ex-FBI agent Ryan Hardy, played by Kevin Bacon. Hardy takes on a ghastly cult operated by serial killer Joe Carroll in three intense seasons. The Following's intense, twisted, and unforgiving themes are ideally suited for those who have an appetite for high-stakes cerebral thrillers infused with the charm of darkness.

Netflix's crime-soaked library has been deep and diverse, even when a fine series is terminated too early. From money laundering, cartel business, and ranch politics, to Nigeria's cybercrime world exposed, there is always another dark and enthralling saga to get addicted to. 

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Have you watched The Waterfront? Let us know which is your favorite family crime thriller of all time in the comments below.