Bloodline

Bloodline follows the Rayburn family, longtime pillars of a small Florida Keys town and owners of a seaside inn. The smooth surface of respectability begins to crack when the family’s wayward son returns for a milestone anniversary, bringing with him a storm of possibilities. Old resentments, hidden resentments, and fragile alliances surface as everyone blames the past for present troubles. The story unfolds through the eyes of siblings as they juggle work, responsibility, and the pressure to protect one another. As secrets creep closer to the surface, trust frays and every decision ripples through the family, threatening the delicate balance they have built over the years. The show builds a tense mood without rushing to a tidy resolution for years.

Bloodline debuted on Netflix in 2015, created by Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler, and Daniel Zelman. The series uses a serialized dramatic approach and features a Florida Keys setting; episodes were directed by a rotating team to sustain momentum.

Critics praised the performances, especially Kyle Chandler and Sissy Spacek, and the show's atmospheric mood. The drama centers on family loyalty and the heavy costs of keeping secrets. It balances intimate character work with a looming sense of menace that heightens every family confrontation.

Bloodline contributed to Netflix's early prestige drama wave by proving streaming platforms could host slow burning, morally complex family sagas. Its coastal Florida vibe and morally gray choices gave viewers memorable set pieces and heightened the appeal of crises blooming within familiar settings.