Q Wave’s Watchlist: September 2020
By: Darren Chu
"There's nothing to watch," is not a phrase that should exist in a world drowning in content. Join us every month to get curated content - from the latest and greatest to revisiting oldies - we'll help you avoid the dreaded “Netflix Block” and find something to watch!
You'd like this if you enjoyed: Titans, Doom Patrol, Heroes
Runtime: 10 Episodes
Genre: Science Fiction
You'd like this if you enjoyed: Mindhunter, Broadchurch
Runtime: 8 Episodes
Genre: Crime, Fiction
You'd like this if you enjoyed: Star Wars
Runtime: 7 Seasons
Genre: Science Fiction, Animated
You'd like this if you enjoyed: Luther, The Bodyguard (Netflix)
Runtime: 6 Episodes
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Disclaimer: This documentary deals with difficult subject matter and may be hard to watch for some viewers. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 or the Distress Centre at 403-266-HELP (4357).
You'd like this if you enjoyed: The Last Dance (Netflix)
Runtime: 59 Minutes
Genre: Documentary, Sports
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You can stream these shows and more using any of Q Wave's Internet plans. Try our most popular plan, Internet 75, for only $49.95 or choose one of our other great plans. Sign up now and get unlimited usage!
The Umbrella Academy (Netflix)
Now in its second season, The Umbrella Academy picks up where it left off in last season’s Earth-shattering ending. The lovable band of misfit heroes is back again to save the day and prevent another catastrophic event from taking place. Come for the action, stay for the music. The soundtrack is curated by showrunner, Steve Blackman, and includes such hits as Tiffany’s I Think We’re Alone Now, Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen, and (surprisingly) a Swedish cover of Adele’s Hello by My Kullsvik.You'd like this if you enjoyed: Titans, Doom Patrol, Heroes
Runtime: 10 Episodes
Genre: Science Fiction
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+)
Chris Evans (of Captain America fame) stars alongside Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) in this gripping, gritty telling of a family torn apart by suspicion, doubt, and murder. When Evans’ son (Jaeden Martell in the titular role) is accused of the murder of one of his classmates, this family’s idyllic life grinds to a halt. Watching Chris Evans is a master class in acting, his range is undeniable as he emotes the widest range of emotions conceivable.You'd like this if you enjoyed: Mindhunter, Broadchurch
Runtime: 8 Episodes
Genre: Crime, Fiction
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Disney+)
Set in the years between Episodes II and III (Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, respectively), this animated series takes you deeper into the lives of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. If you watched The Mandalorian’s first season, you undoubtedly have questions about Mandalore and that mysterious lightsaber. Not only is this a great addition to the Star Wars universe, but it adds depth to many of the characters you know and love. Try out the following episodes to find out more: Season 2, Episodes 12-14; Season 4, Episode 14; Season 5, Episodes 1, 14-16.You'd like this if you enjoyed: Star Wars
Runtime: 7 Seasons
Genre: Science Fiction, Animated
The Capture (Amazon Prime Video)
This British crime thriller will have you gripping the edge of your seat as Detective Inspector Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger, The Borgias) pursues Lance Corporal Shaun Emergy (Callum Turner, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald) for a crime allegedly captured on CCTV. In a world where big brother is always watching, this may not ease your suspicions about facial-recognition technology, but it is frightfully good television!You'd like this if you enjoyed: Luther, The Bodyguard (Netflix)
Runtime: 6 Episodes
Genre: Crime, Thriller
The Weight of Gold (Crave)
For many, the Olympics are a chance to celebrate the years of hard work put in by our nation’s top athletes as they compete on a global stage. In this documentary, narrator and executive producer Michael Phelps takes us beyond the pool to look at the mental health challenges faced by Olympians after the games end. Featuring frank and sometimes unsettling conversations with the likes of Apolo Ohno, Lolo Jones, Shaun White, and Sasha Cohen, the athletes get candid about their struggles with depression and suicide. An essential piece to watch in the ongoing conversation around mental health.Disclaimer: This documentary deals with difficult subject matter and may be hard to watch for some viewers. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 or the Distress Centre at 403-266-HELP (4357).
You'd like this if you enjoyed: The Last Dance (Netflix)
Runtime: 59 Minutes
Genre: Documentary, Sports
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You can stream these shows and more using any of Q Wave's Internet plans. Try our most popular plan, Internet 75, for only $49.95 or choose one of our other great plans. Sign up now and get unlimited usage!