Q Wave’s Watchlist: April 2026
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Beef (Netflix)
After breaking out as one of Netflix’s most talked-about hits, Beef returns this April with a major shift. Season 2 moves into anthology territory in favour of a completely new story. The core idea remains intact though: small, seemingly harmless tensions that spiral into something far more destructive.
This time, the story dives into a world of wealth and privilege, where a young couple becomes entangled with their ultra-rich employers after a minor incident. What starts as discomfort quickly escalates into a layered conflict driven by power, resentment, and emotional volatility.
The new season features a stacked cast including Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny, with creator Lee Sung Jin returning. The first season’s sharp writing and dark humour earned major acclaim, and this next chapter looks ready to build on that momentum.
If you were hooked by the slow-burn chaos of Season 1, this new story should deliver more of the same, just on a bigger stage. Season 2 of Beef premieres April 16 on Netflix.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: The White Lotus, Succession
Runtime: 8 episodes
Genre: Drama, comedy
Big Mistakes (Netflix)
Dan Levy returns to TV for the first time since Schitt’s Creek, but this time he’s trading small-town charm for something a lot messier. Big Mistakes follows two deeply unqualified siblings who find themselves blackmailed into the world of organized crime after a single bad decision sets everything in motion. What starts as panic quickly turns into a full-blown spiral, as they try (and fail) to stay one step ahead of consequences that keep getting worse.
At its core, the show leans heavily on dysfunctional family dynamics, with the siblings forced to navigate high-stakes situations alongside their equally chaotic mother. The tone feels like a sharp pivot for Levy, still character-driven and funny, but with a darker, more cynical edge than his previous work.
The series is co-created with Rachel Sennott and features a strong ensemble including Laurie Metcalf, Taylor Ortega, and a mix of rising comedic talent. It also marks Levy’s first major series under his Netflix deal.
If you’re into chaotic, character-driven stories where everything snowballs out of control, this looks like an easy binge. Big Mistakes premieres April 9 on Netflix.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Schitt’s Creek, Barry
Runtime: 8 episodes
Genre: Comedy
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (Disney+)
One of the most beloved sitcoms of the 2000s is officially back, and somehow, nothing has really changed. Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair picks up years after the original series, reuniting the chaotic Wilkerson family as they navigate adulthood, parenthood, and the same dysfunction that never quite went away.
The revival leans into what made the original so memorable: fast-paced storytelling, fourth-wall breaks, and a family dynamic that feels just as unhinged as ever. This time around, the focus shifts to how the characters have evolved, or in some cases, haven’t.
Much of the original cast returns, including Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, bringing back the chemistry that made the show a standout.
If you grew up with Malcolm in the Middle, this is shaping up to be a fun, chaotic return. Life’s Still Unfair arrives April 10 on Disney+.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: The Middle, Everybody Hates Chris
Runtime: 4 episodes
Genre: Comedy
Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV+)
Apple TV+ continues its run of sharp, character-driven series with Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on the popular novel by Rufi Thorpe. The story follows Margo, a young single mom trying to stay afloat after an unexpected pregnancy derails her plans.
With bills piling up and few options, she turns to unconventional ways of making money, pulling her deeper into a world she never expected to navigate. The tone walks a line between grounded drama and dark humour.
The show is produced by A24, giving it a slightly offbeat, emotionally honest edge, with early buzz highlighting its sharp writing and relatable protagonist.
If you’re drawn to character-focused stories about people figuring things out the hard way, this one should land. Margo’s Got Money Troubles premieres this April on Apple TV+.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Maid, Emily the Criminal
Runtime: 8 episodes
Genre: Comedy, drama
The Outcome (Apple TV+)
The Outcome brings together Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves for a sharp, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood when things start to fall apart. The film follows a once-successful actor whose career hits a sudden downturn.
What starts as a career crisis turns into something more personal, exploring themes of ego, redemption, and the fragile nature of fame. Reeves plays a movie star under pressure, while Hill also directs.
Produced by A24, the film leans into a character-driven, slightly offbeat tone, focusing more on emotional fallout than spectacle.
If you’re into industry stories that peel back the curtain a bit, this should be on your radar. The Outcome premieres April 10 on Apple TV+.
You’d like this if you enjoyed: Birdman, The Morning Show
Runtime: 84 minutes
Genre: Drama