November marks the beginning of the cozy holiday season, a time perfect for settling in with some hot cocoa and binge-watching. Netflix is making sure that your couch time is well-spent with a roster of new releases that you won’t want to miss. From the much-anticipated final season of ‘The Crown’ to the return of Scott Pilgrim in anime form, November promises a mix of nostalgia, drama, and thrill.
The Crown: Royal Farewells and Fresh Faces
It’s bittersweet news for fans of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ as the platform releases the first four episodes of the Emmy-winning show’s sixth and final season. Imelda Staunton is back as Queen Elizabeth II, leading an ensemble cast that includes Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, and Elizabeth Debicki. Making their series debut are Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy, who will portray Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The painstaking detail that goes into the show’s production—from the costumes to the intricate sets—will continue to be a major draw for fans and critics alike.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: A Graphic Comeback
Bryan Lee O’Malley’s iconic ‘Scott Pilgrim’ series is getting another life, this time as an anime series titled ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.’ Fans will be delighted to hear that most of the original cast from the 2010 live-action adaptation, ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,’ will be reprising their roles. The film itself also finds its way to Netflix’s catalog, making it a full-circle moment for Scott Pilgrim enthusiasts. The animation is set to give the characters a new depth, enhancing storytelling through visual dynamism.
All the Light We Cannot See: A Pulitzer Turned Limited Series
Adapted from Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the limited series ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ marks another collaboration between director Shawn Levy and screenwriter Steven Knight. Starring Louis Hofmann and Aria Mia Loberti, along with Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie, the series plunges into occupied France during WWII. The war-era backdrop and the strong narrative offer a fertile ground for exploring rich filmmaking techniques, including effective use of light and shadow to reflect the series’ poignant themes.
A Month for Film Enthusiasts
In addition to these, Netflix is treating its audience to a selection of cinematic gems. David Fincher’s ‘The Killer,’ featuring Michael Fassbender as a hitman, is expected to be a visual and narrative marvel. ‘Nyad,’ starring Annette Bening, promises to be an uplifting tale of endurance, while ‘Rustin’ spotlights the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, played by Colman Domingo.
Family Films and More
But it’s not all serious; Netflix is also releasing some family-friendly fare. The animated ‘Leo’ features Adam Sandler voicing an elderly lizard and class pet on an adventure, and ‘Family Switch’ is a laugh-out-loud body-swapping comedy starring Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms.
Other Highlights
Let’s not forget the new reality TV show ‘Squid Game: The Challenge,’ inspired by the 2021 Netflix hit. A documentary titled ‘Sly’ will also be featured, with Sylvester Stallone narrating his journey to success.
Coming Soon:
Elena Knows (AR) — NETFLIX FILM
The Railway Men (IN) — NETFLIX SERIES
Replacing Chef Chico (PH) — NETFLIX SERIES
Available November 1:
Hurricane Season (MX) — NETFLIX FILM
Locked In (UK) — NETFLIX FILM
Mysteries of the Faith — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Nuovo Olimpo (IT) — NETFLIX FILM
Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom (DE) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Wingwomen (FR) — NETFLIX FILM
13 Going on 30
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
60 Days In: Season 5
The Addams Family
The Change-Up
Desperado
Downsizing
Drag Me to Hell
Love in the Wild: Season 1
Madea’s Family Reunion
The Mummy (2017)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Pitch Perfect
The Scorpion King
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Sherlock Gnomes
Six Feet Under: Seasons 1-5
Sixteen Candles
The Social Network
Ted 2
Whiplash
Available November 2:
All the Light We Cannot See — NETFLIX SERIES
Cigarette Girl (ID) — NETFLIX SERIES
Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion (CO) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Onimusha (JP) — NETFLIX ANIME
Unicorn Academy (CA) — NETFLIX FAMILY
Available November 3:
BLUE EYE SAMURAI — NETFLIX ADULT ANIMATION
Daily Dose of Sunshine (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Erin & Aaron: Season 1
Ferry: The Series (BE) — NETFLIX SERIES
NYAD — NETFLIX FILM
Selling Sunset: Season 7 — NETFLIX SERIES
Sly — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Tailor: Season 3 (TR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Vacaciones de verano (ES) — NETFLIX FILM
Available November 4:
The Amazing Race: Season 17
The Amazing Race: Season 31
Insidious: The Red Door
Lopez vs. Lopez: Season 1
Available November 7:
Face Off: Seasons 4-5
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing — NETFLIX COMEDY
Available November 8:
The Billionaire, the Butler and the Boyfriend (FR) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Claus Family 3 (BE) — NETFLIX FILM
Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld (DE) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Escaping Twin Flames — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Robbie Williams (UK) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Available November 9:
Akuma Kun (JP) — NETFLIX ANIME
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Available November 10:
At the Moment (TW) — NETFLIX SERIES
The Killer — NETFLIX FILM
Team Ninja Warrior: Season 2
Available November 11:
Laguna Beach: Season 3
Available November 14:
Criminal Code (BZ) — NETFLIX SERIES
How to Become a Mob Boss — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Suburræterna (IT) — NETFLIX SERIES
Available November 15:
Feedback (PL) — NETFLIX SERIES
First Wives Club: Seasons 1-3
Matt Rife: Natural Selection — NETFLIX COMEDY
Million Dollar Decorators: Season 1
Available November 16:
Best. Christmas. Ever! — NETFLIX FILM
The Crown: Season 6 Part 1 (UK) — NETFLIX SERIES
Downton Abbey
Harriet
In Love and Deep Water (JP) — NETFLIX FILM
Lone Survivor
Available November 17:
All-Time High (FR) — NETFLIX FILM
Believer 2 (KR) — NETFLIX FILM
CoComelon Lane — NETFLIX FAMILY
The Dads — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Queenstown Kings (ZA) — NETFLIX FILM
Rustin — NETFLIX FILM
Sagrada Familia: Season 2 (ES) — NETFLIX SERIES
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off — NETFLIX ANIME
Stamped from the Beginning — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Available November 20:
Shahs of Sunset: Seasons 1-2
Available November 21:
Leo — NETFLIX FAMILY
Available November 22:
Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist (CO) — NETFLIX FILM
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America: Season 2 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Squid Game: The Challenge — NETFLIX SERIES – New episodes released weekly, through December 6
Available November 23:
Love Island USA: Season 3
My Daemon (JP) — NETFLIX ANIME
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 6 — NETFLIX FAMILY
Available November 24:
A Nearly Normal Family (SE) — NETFLIX SERIES
DOI BOY (TH) — NETFLIX FILM
I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me (MX) — NETFLIX FILM
Last Call for Istanbul (TR) — NETFLIX FILM
My Demon (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Wedding Games (BR) — NETFLIX FILM
Available November 27:
Go Dog Go: Season 4 — NETFLIX FAMILY
Available November 28:
Comedy Royale (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Love Like a K-Drama (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
Onmyoji (JP) — NETFLIX ANIME
Verified Stand-Up — NETFLIX COMEDY
Available November 29:
American Symphony — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife (UK) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Available November 30:
The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday — NETFLIX FAMILY
Family Switch — NETFLIX FILM
Hard Days (JP) — NETFLIX FILM
Obliterated — NETFLIX SERIES
School Spirits: Season 1
Virgin River: Season 5 Part 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
It’s a Month Not to Miss
So clear your schedules and make some room on your watchlist because November 2023 on Netflix is going to be massive. From touching dramas to comedic reliefs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. While you’re at it, why not browse HitPlay’s curated collections of movies and TV shows to add even more flavor to your binge-watching plans?
