Netflix’s The Waterfront is a show about many things: organized crime, the decline of the fishing industry, tossing men into the ocean blue and hijacking their boat carrying millions of dollars worth of drugs. More than anything, The Waterfront is about family, and the many ways in which families love, hate, destroy, and ultimately need each other. If you’re the type of viewer who keeps mixing up who’s who, all the maritime family drama can get pretty confusing. Don’t worry — we here at Decider have got you covered. 

Set in the fictional coastal town of Havenport, North Carolina, the series follows the Buckleys as they try to keep their floundering fishing business above water. When two heart attacks leave the family patriarch out of commission, his wife and son must make shady drug deals to keep on top of finances. But what role does each character play in the tangled fishing line of the Buckley family tree? Here’s a full breakdown to help you navigate the complex family dynamics.

All episodes of The Waterfront are available on Netflix.