David Farnor | On 02, Nov 2021

Netflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Walter Presents. Apple TV+. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box to the essentials you need in your streaming queue.

We’ve sorted through All The TV to bring you your November watchlist – what’s worth watching and where you can stream it online in the UK:

What We Do in the Shadows: Season 3

Based on the mockumentary horror comedy film of the same name, the series tells the story of three vampire roommates born during different eras, who have to adapt to modern times as they attempt to survive the New World on Staten Island.

The Premise: Season 1

Hosted by BJ Novak, this anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humour and heart. Episodes and 1 and 2 arrive together, with the remaining episodes weekly.

Dalgliesh

Based on PD James’ best-selling detective novels, this new adaptation follows Adam Dalgliesh played by Bertie Carvel as he solves the mysteries of unusual murder cases in 1970s England.

Narcos: Mexico: Season 3

The spin-off from the drug-trafficking drama sees the previously Colombia-focused series cross the border into new territory. The third and final season will take us into the 1990s, as the drug business meets globalisation and war breaks out in the wake of Gallardo’s arrest. As a new generation of kingpins emerges, truth becomes the first casualty. Scoot McNairy will be back once again as Breslin, joined by returning cast members José María Yázpik, Alfonso Dosal, Mayra Hermosillo, Matt Letscher, Manuel Masalva, Alejandro Edda, Gorka Lasaosa.

Big Mouth: Season 5

Created by Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg, the adult animation continues to chart the growing pains of life into literal monsters with foul mouths and bizarre habits.

Dickinson: Season 3

“I want to do something that matters.” With her world at war, words are all Emily has in the third and final chapter of Dickinson, Apple’s comedy series about Emily Dickinson (Hailee Steinfeld). Audaciously exploring the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of the rebellious young poet, the series returns for one last ride, with three episodes arriving at once, with the remaining episodes then arriving weekly on Fridays, until a finale on 24th December.

Worzel Gummidge: Season 2

Mackenzie Crook once again adapts Barbara Euphan Todd’s classic novels for the screen, with Crook directing and starring as everyone’s favourite talking scarecrow. This second run will comprise three episodes, each one-hour long: Guy Forks, Twitchers, and Calliope Jane. The first sees Worzel’s cousin, Guy Forks, arrive on Bonfire Night to take his rightful place on top of the bonfire. But when he needs someone to take his place, is Worzel up to the job?

Close to Me: Season 1

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by author Amanda Reynolds, this six-part drama tells the story of Jo Harding (Connie Nielsen), a woman who seems to have it all – a beautiful house in the country, a loving family and Rob, her devoted husband (Christopher Eccleston). But following a fall, an entire year suddenly vanishes from Jo’s memory. As she struggles to piece events together, Jo discovers that her life wasn’t quite as perfect as she imagined – and that someone will do all they can to keep a terrible secret from her.

Dexter: New Blood

He’s smart, he’s good looking and he’s got a killer sense of humour. Everyone’s favourite serial killer returns in a new 10-episode limited series that reunites series star Michael C. Hall and showrunner Clyde Phillips. Set ten years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, the new series finds him living under an assumed name in the small town of Iron Lake, New York. Dexter may be embracing his new life, but in the wake of unexpected events his Dark Passenger beckons.

The Tower

Gemma Whelan stars in this three-part drama, which sees DS Sarah Collins and her colleague DC Steve Bradshaw called to an incident at Portland Tower in south east London, they are met by a terrible scene: on the ground at the bottom of the tower lie the bodies of long-serving police officer, PC Hadley Matthews, and a 15-year-old girl, Farah Mehenni. When she gets to the roof of the tower Sarah finds a five-year-old boy Ben, a rookie police officer, PC Lizzie Adama, and Lizzie’s boss, DI Kieran Shaw. Before Sarah can interview Lizzie about what exactly happened at the tower, Lizzie disappears. The more Sarah and Steve investigate, the more they realise that key evidence is being withheld, and that their investigation is being subtly undermined… Episodes arrive on consecutive nights from Monday to Wednesday.

Grey’s Anatomy: Season 18

The world’s longest-running primetime medical drama returns for its 18th season as the staff of Grey Sloan encounter more hurdles in their professional and personal lives. As the city of Seattle revels in the city’s rebirth post-COVID, Bailey has her sights on hiring new doctors, but there seems to be a lack of viable options. Owen and Teddy attempt to take the next step in their engagement, and Meredith meets a dynamic doctor with a connection to her mother.

Dopesick: Season 1

From executive producer Danny Strong, and starring and executive produced by Michael Keaton, Dopesick examines how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. The series takes viewers to the epicentre of America’s struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Big Pharma to a distressed Virginia mining community to the hallways of the DEA. Defying all the odds, heroes will emerge in an intense and thrilling ride to take down the craven corporate forces behind this national crisis and their allies. The eightepisode limited series is inspired by the New York Times bestselling book by Beth Macy.

The World According to Jeff Goldblum: Season 2

Jeff Goldblum is back — and he’s as curious as ever. In this new season of the National Geographic series, Jeff uncovers surprising secrets behind a whole new host of topics. While meeting a new cast of fantastic characters, from passionate fans to experts unveiling life-changing new technology, Jeff discovers just how these topics have shaped the world we live in. Episodes 1 to 5 arrive together, with Part 2 of Season 2 launching next year.

The Shrink Next Door

Inspired by true events, The Shrink Next Door details the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (played by Paul Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz (played by Will Ferrell). Over the course of their relationship, the all-too-charming Ike slowly inserts himself into Marty’s life, even moving into Marty’s Hamptons home and persuading Marty to name him president of the family business. The series explores how a seemingly normal doctor-patient dynamic morphs into an exploitative relationship filled with manipulation, power grabs, and dysfunction at its finest. The series also stars Kathryn Hahn as Phyllis, Marty’s younger sister, and Casey Wilson as Bonnie, the wife of Dr Herschkopf.

Always Jane: Season 1

This documentary series is an intimate and unguarded look at transgender teenager Jane Noury and her family as she prepares to leave home for college.

Doom Patrol: Season 3

Season 3 opens on the culmination of the Doom Patrol’s confrontation with the Candlemaker that leads to a devastating loss. The Doom Patrol is at a difficult crossroads and each member struggles to face who they are and who they want to be. And things get a whole lot more complicated when Madame Rouge (Michelle Gomez) arrives in a time machine with a very specific mission, if only she could remember it. Episodes arrive weekly.

Tiger King: Season 2

If you thought the mayhem was over, Netflix says it’s only scratched the surface…

Riverdale: Season 6

The CW’s hit teen drama finally makes its return, with Kiernan Shipka set to join the cast for a crossover with Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Crime: Season 1

Prepare to enter the dangerous world and troubled mind of Detective Inspector Ray Lennox (Dougray Scott, Mission: Impossible 2, Batwoman, The Woman in White), a man engaged in a disturbing battle with his own demons, through the demanding and very public medium of serious crime investigations.

This new series from Irvine Welsh tells the story of Ray Lennox in a city on the edge of the abyss. Lennox is a man whose clear sight is not always a blessing. A girl goes missing. A town is in fear. A police department fights with itself. A hero is lost; tortured by his own demons and all the while, watching, waiting, a brutal killer is poised to strike. The series will also star Joanna Vanderham (Warrior, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) as DS Amanda Drummond, Angela Griffin (Harlots, Dun Breedin’, White Lines) as Trudi Lowe, Ken Stott (The Dig, Fortitude, Devils) as Chief Superintendent Bob Toal and Jamie Sives (Guilt, Too Close) as Detective Inspector Dougie Gillman.

The Wheel of Time: Season 1

Based on Robert Jordan’s bestselling fantasy novels, the series is set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine, a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organisation called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity. Rosamund Pike stars as Moiraine. The first three episodes launch at once, with the remaining episodes then arriving weekly on Fridays until the finale on 24th December.

Hellbound: Season 1

From Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho, the Korean thriller is based on the webtoon Songgot and sees supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell. It doesn’t matter whether these events are a blessing or a curse: a new religious group, led by Jung Jin-soo (Yoo Ah-in), is interpreting them all as the will of the divine.

Cowboy Bebop: Season 1

The live-action remake of the iconic anime follows three bounty hunters, aka “cowboys,” all trying to outrun the past. As different as they are deadly, Spike Spiegel (John Cho), Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir), and Faye Valentine (Daniella Pineda) form a scrappy, snarky crew ready to hunt down the solar system’s most dangerous criminals — for the right price. But they can only kick and quip their way out of so many scuffles before their pasts finally catch up with them.

GamesMaster

The cult video game show gets a reboot – with new GamesMaster Sir Trevor McDonald and hosts Robert Florence, Frankie Ward and Ty Logan – as competitors battle it out to win the coveted Golden Joystick. Episodes premiere at 7pm on Sunday 21st November on YouTube.com/E4, before airing on E4 at 10pm on Wednesday 24th November.

Masters of the Universe: Revelation: Part 2

The epic conclusion to Masters of the Universe: Revelation.

Hanna: Season 3

Season 3 continues the journey of the extraordinary young woman, played by Esmé Creed-Miles, who was created by the sinister organisation Utrax and trained to be an assassin. Hanna (Creed-Miles) is now secretly trying to destroy Utrax from the inside and free herself from its grasp with the help of her previous nemesis, former-CIA agent Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos). Together they have coerced high-ranking Utrax agent John Carmichael (Dermot Mulroney) into aiding their mission, but her fellow young assassins, Sandy (Áine Rose Daly) and Jules (Gianna Kiehl), and new foes are starting to suspect Hanna’s plot. As Hanna moves closer to her goal, she begins to uncover not only a world-changing agenda but the true power behind Utrax that stands between her and freedom.

Ray Liotta joins the cast for Season 3 as Gordon Evans, a respected former military man and intelligence operative who wields incredible insider power. Evans sees himself as a visionary with a rigid moral code, a true patriot who will do what needs to be done to protect his country.

Selling Sunset: Season 4

Netflix’s entertaining mix of reality TV drama and property porn returns for another compulsive chapter.

Hawkeye: Season 1

Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye is an original new series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy. Episodes arrive weekly.

The Beatles: Get Back: Season 1

Directed by Peter Jackson, The Beatles: Get Back takes audiences back in time to the band’s intimate recording sessions during a pivotal moment in music history. The documentary showcases the warmth, camaraderie and creative genius that defined the legacy of the iconic foursome, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage shot in January 1969 (by Michael Lindsay-Hogg) and more than 150 hours of unheard audio, all of which has been brilliantly restored. Jackson is the only person in 50 years to have been given access to these private film archives. Three episodes arrive over three days – 25th, 26th and 27th November.

American Rust

Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney star in an unflinching new eight-part drama. In an economically devastated Pennsylvania steel town, a complicated and compromised chief of police (Daniels) is forced to decide how far he’s willing to go when the son of the woman he loves (Tierney) is accused of murder. A harrowing journey into the lives of a small town with big secrets, where people are driven by loyalty, love and desperation – and bad choices come far too easy. All episodes available at once.

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