New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Netflix has decided not to move forward with a second season of The Waterfront, the crime and family drama created by Kevin Williamson. The news comes just two months after the show's debut on June 19, and was confirmed by Deadline, citing sources close to the production.

According to reports, Williamson has already informed the cast and crew that the series will not return. The decision comes as a surprise, given the show's strong performance.

'The Waterfront' remained in Netflix's global Top 10 for English-language series for five consecutive weeks, including three weeks at the number one spot. At its peak, the series reached 11.6 million views in a single week.

The show's numbers were notably better than other ...