Q Wave’s Watchlist: December 2025
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
Detective Benoit Blanc is back, and this time, the stakes are deadlier than ever. In Wake Up Dead Man, available December 12th, a revered priest is found murdered in a sealed church room, leaving the entire town buzzing with suspicion, secrets, and whispers of betrayal. Blanc must untangle a web of hidden motives, eccentric suspects, and impossible clues in a mystery designed to keep even the savviest viewers guessing until the very end.
Following the massive success of Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022), which collectively grossed over $500 million worldwide and won praise for their clever plotting and razor-sharp humor, this new installment raises the bar yet again. Rian Johnson proves he can reinvent the classic whodunit for a modern audience, blending suspense, wit, and a cast of unforgettable characters.
Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a sleepy upstate New York town, the story dives deep into the lives of the congregation, revealing dark secrets, unexpected alliances, and a few shocking twists. Every character’s alibi and every tiny clue could be the key to unraveling the mystery, making it a puzzle you won’t want to put down.
With Blanc’s signature deductive flair, sharp dialogue, and jaw-dropping reveals, this movie promises to be a must-watch for fans of clever, suspenseful storytelling.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Knives Out, Murder on the Orient Express
Runtime: 132 minutes
Genre: Mystery, comedy
The Beast in Me (Netflix)
Everyone’s talking about the newest twisty thriller on Netflix, The Beast in Me. Reclusive author Aggie Wiggs comes out of hiding after grief and loss only to find her reality unravel when a wealthy real‑estate magnate, Nile Jarvis, moves in next door. As whispers swirl that he might’ve had a hand in his first wife’s disappearance, Aggie can’t resist digging deeper. What starts as curiosity quickly spirals into obsession, turning neighborly intrigue into a high‑stakes psychological thriller.
Set over eight intense episodes, all currently streaming, the show trades action for atmosphere: creeping tension, unreliable truths, and shifting loyalties. As Aggie hunts for answers, you’re never sure who’s predator, who’s prey, or what lies just beneath the surface. Expect slow‑burn dread, emotional unraveling, and that unsettling feeling when trust becomes a weapon.
What elevates The Beast in Me is the cast. Claire Danes plays Aggie with raw vulnerability, while Matthew Rhys as Nile balances charm and menace so subtly it’s chilling. Supporting additions including Brittany Snow and Natalie Morales add layers of suspicion and emotional complexity.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Gone Girl, The Night Agent
Runtime: 8 episodes
Genre: Thriller, mystery
The Chair Company (Crave)
Tim Robinson, the master of awkward, high-concept comedy (I Think You Should Leave), returns with The Chair Company, a series that turns everyday office life into a darkly hilarious, twist-filled adventure. Centered around a seemingly harmless workplace embarrassment that sends everyman Ron Trosper (played by Robinson) spiraling into a surreal, paranoia‑filled hunt for the truth. As he digs deeper, what starts as a cringe‑worthy incident turns into something much darker and stranger: a full-blown conspiracy that might reach far beyond his own office walls.
Equal parts off‑beat humor and mounting tension, the show blends social satire, absurd comedy, and creeping thriller vibes. Ron’s journey, from average corporate desk‑job to frantic truth‑seeker, is packed with weird detours, oddball characters, and jaw‑dropping moments. The ensemble cast adds layers of charm, suspicion, and unpredictability, so even the most normal‑looking faces deserve a second glance.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Friendship, Search Party
Runtime: 8 episodes
Genre: Comedy
Oh. What. Fun. (Prime Video)
This holiday season, the matriarch who does all the work finally decides she’s had enough, and what follows is a chaotic, hilarious Christmas no one saw coming.
Claire Clauster (played by Michelle Pfeiffer) has always been the glue of her big, messy family: the one baking cookies, decking the halls, wrapping gifts, the whole festive nine yards. But when her husband and adult children accidentally leave her behind, she isn’t about to spend her holiday cleaning up after someone else. Instead, Claire sets off on a spontaneous solo adventure, and what happens next? Pure holiday mayhem.
With a cast full of familiar faces, from Felicity Jones to Chloë Grace Moretz and Denis Leary, the movie blends messy family chaos, festive melodrama, and dashes of genuine heart. Whether it’s mall‑chasing mishaps or frantic last‑minute reunions, expect laughter, warmth, and a few surprises along the way.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: The Family Stone, Home for the Holidays
Runtime: 101 minutes
Genre: Comedy, holiday
The Roses (Disney+)
No one starts a marriage thinking it’ll turn into a battlefield, but that’s exactly what you get in The Roses. Ivy and Theo Rose have everything, a picture‑perfect family, thriving careers, and a comfortable home, until shifting ambitions and buried resentments turn their dream life upside down. As Ivy’s star rises and Theo’s career falters, what begins as silent tension soon boils into bitter competition and overall chaos.
This dark comedy, directed by Jay Roach, with sharp writing by Tony McNamara, re‑imagines the classic 1989 film The War of the Roses for a modern audience. It blends brutal honesty, biting satire, and wicked humor to show just how messy love, pride, and ambition can get when a marriage begins to crumble.
Led by powerhouse performances from Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, the supporting cast, including Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Allison Janney, adds extra layers of drama, sarcasm, and unpredictability. Every slight, every insult, every reveal ratchets up the tension.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Parenthood, Intolerable Cruelty
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genre: Dark comedy