The show, from “Dawson’s Creek” creator Kevin Williamson, struggles to find a middle ground between gritty family saga and goofy CW drama.

Kevin Williamson's North Carolina-set series is a soap opera revolving around the Buckleys, whose family business involves fishing and drug smuggling.

It is. While it isn't a one-to-one recreation of a true story, the series has been inspired by the life of series creator ...