Q Wave’s Watchlist: February 2026
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People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix)
One of the most beloved modern romance novels is making its way to the screen. People We Meet on Vacation, Emily Henry’s swoon-worthy best-seller, gets the Netflix treatment, and fans of sharp banter, emotional slow burns, and travel-themed tension are in for a treat.
The story follows Poppy and Alex, best friends who have absolutely nothing in common, except for the fact that every year for a decade, they’ve taken one unforgettable summer trip together. But two years ago, something happened that ruined everything. Now estranged, Poppy reaches out in a last-ditch effort to repair their bond with one more vacation.
Directed by Brett Haley (Hearts Beat Loud, All the Bright Places), the film stars Lucy Hale as the impulsive and quirky Poppy, and Lukas Gage as Alex, the buttoned-up, bookish best friend hiding more than a few unspoken feelings. The adaptation keeps the dual timeline structure of the book, flashing between past vacations and their present-day attempt to reconnect—and maybe rekindle something more.
With sun-soaked visuals, witty dialogue, and genuine emotional weight, People We Meet on Vacation is part rom-com, part melancholic love letter to timing, growth, and the people who feel like home—even when everything else has changed.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: When Harry Met Sally, One Day
Runtime: 104 minutes
Genre: Romance, comedy
One Battle After Another (Crave)
If there’s one film you must see this awards season, make it One Battle After Another, a daring, character‑driven comedic thriller now streaming on Crave that’s been dominating critics’ circles and awards shortlists across the board.
Directed and written by Paul Thomas Anderson (of There Will Be Blood and Licorice Pizza fame) and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, and rising star Chase Infiniti, it’s one of the most talked‑about movies of last year.
The story centers on Bob Ferguson (DiCaprio), a former revolutionary and reluctant father figure whose quiet life is upended when forces from his past drag him and his daughter back into a brutal world of political pressure, betrayal, and sprawling unrest. What starts as a personal fight quickly becomes something much larger: a sharp, darkly comic examination of power, revolution, and the compromises people make when every choice feels like a battle.
One Battle After Another has swept major critics’ prizes and led the pack with 14 BAFTA nominations and 13 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and acting nods for DiCaprio, Del Toro, Penn, and Taylor. This is not just a compelling watch—it’s one of the decade's definitive films.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Eddington, Inherent Vice
Runtime: 137 minutes
Genre: Drama, comedy
Scrubs (Disney+)
After more than 15 years away, the beloved medical comedy Scrubs is scrubbing back into Sacred Heart Hospital for its 10th season, premiering February 25th. This revival doesn’t just lean on nostalgia; it reunites some of the show’s most iconic faces while introducing a fresh crop of interns and workplace chaos that feels both familiar and excitingly new.
The series brings back fan favorites Zach Braff as J.D., Donald Faison as Turk, and Sarah Chalke as Elliot, with Judy Reyes returning as Carla and John C. McGinley popping up as Dr. Cox in a recurring capacity. Bill Lawrence, the creator behind the original run, returns as an executive producer, while the new season blends classic Scrubs humor with stories about how medicine and friendship evolve over decades.
Whether you’re revisiting the series with fond memories or discovering it for the first time, this revival is a reminder of why Scrubs became a beloved classic and why its return feels like coming home.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Ted Lasso, Shrinking
Runtime: 9 episodes
Genre: Comedy, medical drama
The Muppet Show (Disney+)
Cue the theme music and dust off your best Kermit impressions, The Muppet Show is making a triumphant return for a special event on Disney+ on February 4th in celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary.
This isn’t just a nostalgic trip down memory lane: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and the whole beloved Muppet ensemble are back on the stage of the classic Muppet Theatre, mixing music, comedy, and enough chaos to make even the old variety show format feel fresh again.
The special features guest appearances from Sabrina Carpenter (who also executive produces), Seth Rogen, and Maya Rudolph—all joining the Muppet mayhem with cameos, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
This Disney+ special brings the joy and irreverence that made The Muppet Show a cultural touchstone—perfect for families, longtime fans, and anyone who loves a blend of heart, humor, and puppetry pandemonium.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: A Muppet Christmas Carol, Fraggle Rock
Runtime: 30 minutes
Genre: Family, comedy
Shrinking (Apple TV+)
Your favourite therapists are back—and just barely holding it together. Shrinking returns for Season 3 on Apple TV+, continuing its warm, offbeat, and deeply human exploration of grief, growth, and the messy in-between.
Still reeling from last season’s emotional finale, Jimmy (Jason Segel) finds himself in unfamiliar territory: maybe actually doing okay. But life, as always, has other plans. As he juggles raising his daughter, building a more functional practice, and confronting his own flawed coping mechanisms, the rest of the gang—Gabby (Jessica Williams), Paul (Harrison Ford), Liz (Christa Miller), and Brian (Michael Urie)—face personal reckonings of their own.
Created by Segel, Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), and Bill Lawrence (Scrubs), Shrinking continues to balance gut-punching emotional arcs with laugh-out-loud moments. The writing remains sharp, the performances rich, and Ford’s deadpan delivery somehow gets funnier with each passing episode.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: After Life, The Big Door Prize
Runtime: 10 episodes
Genre: Comedy, drama