For example, an uncle dipped him into chummed and shark-infested waters, Williamson tells The Hollywood Reporter. He also shares his three-season (maybe more) plan and revisits 'Dawson's Creek.'

"We wrote that character with Topher in mind," series creator Kevin Williamson tells TVLine. We wanted someone who was lovable and fun and funny … and to turn them into a psychopath. It's a lot of fun.

Creator Kevin Williamson talks The Waterfront, how it differs from Dawson's Creek, his personal inspirations for it, the Scream franchise and more.