The Greatest
When and where: November 4, Amazon Prime Video.
'The Greatest' — Trailer
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What's it about? A biographical drama based on the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in the early 1960s, when he transformed from Cassius Clay, an unknown young man from Louisville, into a world champion and cultural icon.
Beyond its intriguing premise, the new series' greatest promise lies in the names behind it. Muhammad Ali's widow, Lonnie Ali, serves as an executive producer, and the production was developed in full cooperation with the boxer's estate. Michael B. Jordan is also an executive producer, a fitting connection after his starring role in 2015's “Creed.”
However, the producers are keen to emphasize that this is less a “Rocky”-style boxing drama and more a coming-of-age story about the years in which Ali shaped his personal, religious and public identity.
The production's extensive access to Ali's estate should allow the series to reveal intimate, lesser-known aspects of his life. But as is often the case with authorized biographies, family involvement can also detract from the final product, softening flaws, dictating how the central figure is portrayed and flattening a complex personality. In Muhammad Ali's case, it will be particularly interesting to see whether the series can overcome that hurdle.
Who's in it? Jaalen Best stars as Ali, alongside Omari Hardwick (“Power”), Dana Gourrier (“Django Unchained”) and others.
Black Doves — Season 2
When and where: November 5, Netflix.
What's it about? In 2024, the Christmas-set espionage thriller “Black Doves” premiered on Netflix and quickly climbed into the streaming service's top 10 rankings worldwide. Now it's returning for a second season, but this time, as creator Joe Barton puts it, the characters have taken off their Christmas sweaters, and the story is moving away from the holiday atmosphere toward a darker, more dangerous spy conspiracy.
'Black Doves' Season 2 — Trailer
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At the center of the series remains the outrageously photogenic duo of Helen Webb and Sam Young, played by Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw. Helen is a model wife and mother, but she's also an undercover agent for the Black Doves, an organization that sells information to the highest bidder. Now, however, her husband Wallace is about to become Britain's prime minister, making her a more valuable asset than ever.
Just then, her handler, Mrs. Reed, disappears, prompting Helen and Sam to reunite and investigate who is trying to undermine her position. Their investigation leads them deep into the Black Doves organization itself.
"She’s literally the spy at the heart of government, so she’s kind of reached the pinnacle of where she can get to," Barton explained.
A scene from Season 2 of 'Black Doves'
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We can't wait to see how she handles this new, action-packed challenge.
Who's in it? Knightley (“Love Actually”) and Whishaw (“Paddington”) return alongside Andrew Buchan (“Broadchurch”) and Sarah Lancashire (“Happy Valley”). This season also brings reinforcements in the form of Ambika Mod (“One Day”) and Neve Campbell (“Scream”).
The Body
When and where: November 11, Netflix.
What's it about? In short, “Carrie” meets “Mean Girls.”
To elaborate, the series centers on a dance troupe of students at a Catholic school whose Halloween initiation ritual for a new member spirals out of control.
'The Body' — Trailer
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What begins as a provocative game involving drugs, Satan and a little too much confidence quickly turns into a secret the girls must conceal. Meanwhile, they begin experiencing prophetic visions as the strange events surrounding them escalate into mass hysteria.
“The Body” arrives on Netflix about a month after Amazon Prime Video premiered its new television adaptation of Stephen King's “Carrie,” which received favorable reviews, generated considerable discussion and was even renewed for a second season.
A scene from 'The Body'
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And judging by the description, this series also promises a mystical, campy and sexy blend of teenage horror, sexuality, Catholic guilt and female friendship. It wouldn't be surprising if this new show also manages to generate plenty of attention.
Who's in it? A young, relatively unfamiliar cast including Kristina Bogic (“Playing Gracie Darling”), Sara Boustany (“PEN15”), Geena Meszaros (“The Reformatory”), Sofia Wylie (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) and others.
The Good Daughter
When and where: November 13, yes.
What's it about? Meghann Fahy and Rose Byrne lead an intriguing and difficult-to-watch thriller exploring America's darker side.
Fahy and Byrne play sisters Sam and Charlie, who witnessed their mother's murder during a violent incident at their family home.
'The Good Daughter' — Trailer
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Years later, Charlie, who followed in her father's footsteps and became a lawyer, is the key witness to a shooting at a high school in their hometown of Pikeville, Georgia. The shooting brings Sam, who has built a life as a lawyer in New York, back home, reopening old wounds and bringing family secrets and trauma to the surface.
The series is based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling 2017 novel. Slaughter is also responsible for the television adaptation, serving as showrunner and executive producer. All six episodes were directed by Steph Green (“Watchmen,” “The Americans”).
A scene from 'The Good Daughter'
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"The show is really heavy but it's so hopeful," Fahy told People magazine. "Ultimately, I think what we hope audiences take away from it is that trauma doesn't define you if you don't let it."
Who's in it? Alongside Fahy (“The White Lotus,” “The Bold Type”) and Byrne (“Damages” and just about everything Seth Rogen has done), the cast includes Brendan Gleeson (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), Olivia Williams (“The Crown”) and others.
12 12 12
When and where: November 13, Apple TV+.
What's it about? Who doesn't love a good heist story? Think “Ocean's Eleven,” “Ocean's Twelve” or “Ocean's Thirteen.”
'12 12 12' — Trailer
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With fast-paced action practically built into the genre, heist stories have always been particularly popular. And “12 12 12,” starring Anthony Mackie (“Captain America”) and Jamie Dornan (“Fifty Shades of Grey”), looks like an intriguing addition to the lineup.
Dornan plays a seasoned American criminal who finds himself in a cat-and-mouse game with a corrupt FBI agent played by Mackie.
The series' title refers to the three timelines of the heist: the 12 months spent planning it, the 12 hours it takes to carry out and the 12 days that follow.
The narrative moves between these periods, centering on an elaborate robbery of a bank vault buried deep beneath the streets of Zurich.
Who's in it? In addition to Mackie and Dornan, the cast includes Agathe Rousselle (“Titane”), Sallie Harmsen (“Blade Runner 2049”) and Kali Reis (“True Detective: Night Country”).
The Altruists
When and where: November 19, Netflix.
What's it about? Four years after becoming a household name for her portrayal of Anna Delvey in “Inventing Anna,” Julia Garner returns to Netflix, this time playing another fraudster: Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of hedge fund Alameda Research, who was involved in the FTX scandal.
'The Altruists' — Trailer
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Created by Oscar winner Graham Moore (“The Imitation Game”), the series is based on the true story of Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried, her on-again, off-again boyfriend and founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange.
For those unfamiliar with the story, FTX, once one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, collapsed in 2022 after it emerged that customer funds deposited with the company had secretly been transferred to Alameda, which Ellison headed, and more than $8 billion had gone missing.
The series also arrives just as Elizabeth Holmes is back in the headlines, thanks to Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary, “You Can See Everything.” It's possible that some of the buzz surrounding the documentary will carry over to this series.
Who's in it? Garner, Anthony Boyle (“Masters of the Air”), Karan Soni (“Deadpool”) and others.
Dig
When and where: November 24, Peacock, HOT and Cellcom TV.
What's it about? More than a decade after “Parks and Recreation” ended, creator Michael Schur and Amy Poehler are reuniting for a new comedy. That's already reason enough to celebrate.
'Dig' — Trailer
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Set in Greece, the series stars Poehler as Elise, a veteran archaeologist determined to advance her career. But her boss, Neville (Hugh Laurie), isn't exactly eager to make room for her.
Things get complicated when Elise and Dylan discover a rare artifact and decide to hide it from their boss. Before long, they become entangled in a larger mystery and an international conspiracy that could jeopardize their careers and the future of the excavation.
On the face of it, Schur seems poised to do for history what he did for philosophy in “The Good Place”: weave it into a funny, heartwarming comedy.
A scene from 'Dig'
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Explaining the decision to set the comedy at an archaeological excavation site, Poehler said, "It's part summer camp, part mysterious uncovering of relics."
Fair enough.
Who's in it? Poehler (“Parks and Recreation”), Laurie (“House”), Antonia Thomas (“Nurse Jackie”) and others.
Blade Runner 2099
When and where: November 25, Amazon Prime Video.
What's it about? The science fiction universe of “Blade Runner” is returning, this time with a significant change: The central protagonists are women, played by Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”).
'Blade Runner 2099' — Trailer
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The miniseries is the third installment in the franchise and takes place 50 years after the events of 2017's “Blade Runner 2049,” a big-budget production that became a major box-office disappointment. That film was itself a sequel to the original 1982 “Blade Runner.”
According to the released synopsis, the story follows Cora (Schafer), who is living on the run under various identities. To secure a future for her brother, she teams up with Olwen (Yeoh), a replicant nearing the end of her life.
A scene from 'Blade Runner 2099'
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According to reports, the series' visual style is much closer to that of the original film than its sequel.
Ridley Scott, who directed the original, serves as a producer and recruited Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) as the series' showrunner. Denis Villeneuve, who directed “Blade Runner 2049,” is not involved.
Who's in it? In addition to Schafer and Yeoh, Tom Burke (“The Musketeers”) and Maurizio Lombardi (“Ripley”) have been announced as cast members.
Treasure Island
When and where: November 17, Paramount+ and yes.
What's it about? An ambitious new television adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
'Treasure Island' — Trailer
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The story follows young Jim Hawkins and his mother, Bess, who obtain Captain Flint's legendary treasure map and are "swept into a brutal race for unimaginable riches. Setting sail across the Atlantic aboard the Hispaniola, Jim enters a dangerous world of shifting loyalties, ruthless ambition and deadly secrets"
It may sound a little like 2026 election campaign rhetoric, but that's the series' official synopsis.
The show premiered overseas last month, and frankly, the reviews have been far from glowing. On Rotten Tomatoes, positive reviews currently stand at just 11%, while The Guardian ran a review under the headline: "This TV stinker does its best to ruin a literary classic."
A scene from 'Treasure Island'
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Nevertheless, the series earns a place on this prestigious list thanks to the casting of Israeli actor Tomer Capone (yes, one of our own, especially at a time like this!) as Billy Bones, a tough, mysterious pirate who holds the key to the voyage's greatest secret.
And he's handsome, too. We're here to show our support.
Who's in it? Capone, Hayley Atwell (“The Avengers”), David Oyelowo (“Silo”) and others.
Eternally Yours
When and where: November 24, CBS and yes.
What's it about? Another supernatural sitcom from Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, the creators of the beloved “Ghosts.”
The series follows a vampire family whose daughter falls in love with a human and brings him home.
'Eternally Yours' — Trailer
(Courtesy of CBS)
Despite the blood and fangs, this is by no means a horror comedy. Instead, it's a classic, old-fashioned sitcom: 30-minute episodes, thank goodness, lovable characters who are easy to root for and none of the endless parade of antiheroes that contemporary television and film seem to love so much.
Beneath the vampire jokes are also reflections on love, marriage, family and the strain that can develop when people live together — quite literally — forever.
Who's in it? Ed Weeks (“The Mindy Project”), Allegra Edwards (“Upload”), Jaren Lewison (“Never Have I Ever”), Rose Abdoo (“Gilmore Girls”) and others.
Also worth watching
Beyond the excellent selection above, several other shows deserve attention this November.
On November 1, the fourth season of “The Gilded Age,” from the creator of “Downton Abbey,” premieres on HBO Max.
The second season of “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, arrives on HOT and yes on November 3.
On November 11, Amazon Prime Video will release the third season of “The Rings of Power.” That same day, the excellent “Rivals” returns with a new season on Disney+.
Finally, “Yellowjackets” arrives on yes on November 21 with its fourth and final season.