Here’s all the very best TV shows and movies coming to Netflix this month, including the genre-bending, star-studded Emilia Pérez
By Charlotte Briggs, Feature Writer
It’s time to hunker down with a hot water bottle and a cracking month of telly on Netflix. Returning favourites in November include the long-awaited Arcane and another instalment of Outer Banks, while starry additions include Emilia Pérez, Joy, The Piano Lesson and Spellbound. Plus, if you want to get into the festive spirit early this year then don’t miss Meet Me Next Christmas, Hot Frosty, The Merry Gentlemen and Our Little Secret. We won’t tell…
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Here’s all you need to know about the best TV show and film releases on Netflix in November 2024…
Meet Me Next Christmas
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 6 November
Pop star and actor Christina Milian joins the likes of Brandy and Lindsay Lohan with her own holiday romcom. Hopeless romantic Layla (Milian) is on a mission to find true love by landing a ticket to the hottest gig in New York – the sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert. But Layla gets more than she bargained for when she accepts the help of dashing concierge Teddy (Devale Ellis, Sistas). What could possibly happen next?
Outer Banks
Find season 4 part 2 in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 7 November
The Pogues are back in action for the hotly anticipated second instalment of their biggest season yet. With the hunt for Blackbeard’s treasure well under way, the gang are in over their heads as dangerous new enemies are hot on their heels racing them to the booty. Get ready for plenty of swashbuckling and guns-blazing action in this epic conclusion.
Arcane
Find season 2 act 1 in Apps > Netflix from Saturday 9 November
After a three-year hiatus, the second and final chapter of this animated action series is here. It picks up after the explosive events of season 1, as estranged sisters Jinx (Ella Purnell, Sweetpea) and Vi (Hailee Steinfeld, The Marvels) find themselves battling it out on rival sides as the fates of Piltover and Zaun hang in the balance. Acts 2 and 3 will arrive on Netflix on Saturday 16 and Saturday 23 November.
Emilia Pérez
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 13 November
Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz collectively scooped the Best Actress award at Cannes Film Festival for their performances in this musical crime comedy drama. The film from acclaimed French film-maker Jacques Audiard follows the lives of four remarkable women in Mexico who are each pursuing their own happiness, from fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Gascón) to underappreciated and overworked lawyer Rita (Saldaña).
Hot Frosty
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 13 November
Mean Girls icon Lacey Chabert swaps “Jingle Bell Rock” for a hunky snowman in this heartwarming holiday film. When young widower Kathy (Chabert) accidentally brings a snowman to life with her magic scarf, she shows him the ropes of human life and he teaches her how to find love in the most unexpected places. Aw! Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Craig Robinson (The US Office) and Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) round off the cast.
Jake Paul v Mike Tyson
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 15 November
The biggest fight night of the year is finally here. Streaming live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the battle between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is going to be a sporting event for the history books. Don’t miss docuseries Countdown: Paul Vs Tyson from Thursday 7 November as Netflix documents the two fighters’ sometimes arduous journey to the ring.
The Merry Gentlemen
Find it on Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 20 November
Christmas has come early for Chad Michael Murray fans as the noughties heartthrob treats viewers to a sizzling striptease – and all for a good cause. When big-city dancer Ashley (Britt Robertson, The Rookie) returns to her small hometown, she organises an all-male, Christmas-themed burlesque extravaganza to save her parents performing arts venue. Save us a seat…
Our Oceans
Find season 1 in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 20 November
Former US President Barack Obama, who was behind stunning nature series Our Great National Parks, returns to narration duties for this new docuseries that dives deep into the world’s extraordinary oceans. Swim beneath the surface of the Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Southern and Arctic Oceans and discover the awe-inspiring stories of the creatures and vegetation that call them home.
A Man On The Inside
Find season 1 in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 21 November
A new comedy from Michael Schur, the genius writer behind The Office, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place? Starring bona fide sitcom legend Ted Danson? Sign us up IMMEDIATELY for this series, in which Danson plays a widower turned private investigator who goes undercover in a retirement community in search of a valuable necklace that’s gone missing. Sounds ludicrous, but it’s based on a true story. Uproarious silver-fox high jinks ensue, as Danson and a hugely appealing cast make this an absolute must-see for comedy fans.
Joy
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 22 November
Inspired by real-life events, Joy is a touching tribute to the groundbreaking work of three British scientists who pioneered test-tube conception. Starring Bill Nighy (Living), James Norton (Happy Valley) and Thomasin McKenzie (Eileen), the biographical drama captures the trailblazing stance that a young nurse, a visionary scientist, and an innovative surgeon took against the church and state for the greater good.
Spellbound
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 22 November
This starry animation is the perfect tale for kids and grown-ups alike. In the magical world of Lumbria, Princess Ellian must bravely journey into unknown lands to break the spell that turned her parents into monsters and reunite her kingdom. With Academy Award-winning director Vicky Jensen (Shrek) and composer Alan Menken (Beauty And The Beast) on board, as well as a starry cast including Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow and Jenifer Lewis, we can guarantee this movie will have you… spellbound.
The Piano Lesson
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 22 November
Samuel L Jackson and John David Washington triumph in this screen adaption of acclaimed playwright’s August Wilson’s 1987 script. Set in the aftermath of the Great Depression, The Piano Lesson is a moving story about one family’s legacy as they decide whether to sell or keep their greatest heirloom: a piano that’s decorated with the carvings of their enslaved ancestors. Danielle Deadwyler (Till), Ray Fisher (Justice League) and Corey Hawkins (The Color Purple) also star.
Our Little Secret
Find it in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 27 November
After Falling For Christmas, Lindsay Lohan is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving and she’s back to sprinkle even more festive magic. When Avery (Lohan) heads to her new boyfriend’s familial home for the holidays, she’s shocked to find her former lover Logan (Ian Harding, Pretty Little Liars) at the dinner table. Awks. Can these two resentful exes keep up appearances in front of their new beaus or will yuletide matriarch Erica (Kristin Chenoweth, Holidate) discover their secret?
The Madness
Find the limited series in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 28 November
Acclaimed film-maker Stephen Belber (The Laramie Project, What We Do Next) has brought his talents to the small screen with an eight-part conspiracy thriller that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Colman Domingo (Rustin) is Muncie Daniels, a savvy media pundit who wrongly finds himself at the centre of a murder investigation. But to clear his name from any wrongdoing, Daniels is forced to reconnect with his estranged family and lost ideals. Intriguing…
Senna
Find the limited series in Apps > Netflix from Friday 29 November
Gabriel Leone (Ferrari) gives the performance of a lifetime as legendary Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, who lost his life in a racing accident 30 years ago. A touching biographical drama series, Senna captures the extraordinary legacy of the three-time F1 champion, from Senna’s meteoric rise to fame and historical victories to his personal triumphs and relationships.
What else is new on Netflix: November 2024?
- And Mrs – Friday 1 November
- Hidden Figures – Friday 1 November
- Let Go – Friday 1 November
- Barbie Mysteries (season 1) – Friday 1 November
- It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football – Friday 1 November
- Bittersweet Rain – Tuesday 5 November
- Love Village (season 2) – Tuesday 5 November
- Eyes Wide Shut – Wednesday 6 November
- The Sense Of An Ending – Wednesday 6 November
- Song Of The Sea – Wednesday 6 November
- Clean Sweep (series 1) – Wednesday 6 November
- Pedro Páramo – Wednesday 6 November
- Love Is Blind: Argentina (season 1) – Wednesday 6 November
- 10 Days Of A Curious Man – Thursday 7 November
- Born For The Spotlight (season 1) – Thursday 7 November
- Countdown: Paul Vs Tyson (Limited series) – Thursday 7 November
- Alita: Battle Angel – Friday 8 November
- Bank Under Siege (Limited series) – Friday 8 November
- Vijay 69 – Friday 8 November
- Mr Plankton (Limited series) – Friday 8 November
- The Cage (season 1) – Friday 8 November
- Investigation Alien – Friday 8 November
- Umjolo: The Gone Girl – Friday 8 November
- My Boo – Sunday 10 November
- The Mothers Of Penguins – Wednesday 13 November
- Sisters’ Feud (season 2) – Wednesday 13 November
- Sprint (season 2) – Wednesday 13 November
- Return Of The King: The Fall And Rise Of Elvis Presley – Wednesday 13 November
- Beyond Goodbye (Limited series) – Thursday 14 November
- Cobra Kai (season 6, part 2) – Friday 15 November
- Tár – Sunday 17 November
- M3GAN – Sunday 17 November
- Wonderoos (season 1) – Monday 18 November
- Adoration (season 1) – Wednesday 20 November
- The Empress (season 2) – Friday 22 November
- The Helicopter Heist (Limited series) – Friday 22 November
- Chef’s Table (Volume 7) – Wednesday 27 November
- Love Never Lies: South Africa (season 1) – Friday 29 November
- The Snow Sister – Friday 29 November
- Zombieverse (season 2) – Date TBC
How to watch Netflix with Virgin TV
If you have a Virgin TV 360 box or Stream from Virgin Media, there are four ways to navigate to the Netflix app:
1. Use your voice
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2. Via the app section
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B. Go to the right and select Apps.
C. Select Netflix in the Apps screen.
3. Via channel 204 if you’re a Virgin TV 360 customer
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4. Navigating down to the Netflix icon in the homepage if you are a Stream customer
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