Based on the Wattpad sensation The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley, and the sequel to Sidelined: The QB and Me, Sidelined 2: Intercepted finds USC freshman quarterback Drayton (Noah Beck) dealing with an injury rather than taking the field. His girlfriend, dancer Dallas (Siena Agudong), is attending CalArts and working toward becoming a professional dancer. Can they stay together despite the pressures of their new lives?

Directed by Justin Wu and written by Crystal Ferreiro, this is one of James Van Der Beek’s last roles as Drayton’s father. 

For Drayton (Noah Beck), his identity is tied entirely to being the “star QB.” Being sidelined by an injury isn’t just a physical setback; it’s a psychological one. The trailer hints at the friction this causes, with his coach telling him he can get with the twos or get out. This vulnerability makes him susceptible to the sparks he finds with his physical therapist, Charlotte (Roan Curtis).

A new layer to Dallas’s story is the soaring cost of her education at CalArts. With tuition increasing by roughly 30%, or around $18,000, she is forced to juggle a new job alongside her rigorous dance schedule. This professional pull makes her realize that Drayton is a dream, but not her only dream. Plus, she finds a good friend — and perhaps more — in coworker and musician Skyler (Charlie Gillespie)

It’s funny because I never dated in high school, yet I keep watching these romantic comedies and go through all the ups and downs with these kids without knowing what it’s like to really be in this world. Then again, I do the same with giallo films. At least these are less dangerous to my health.

You can watch this on Tubi.