Are you ready for some binge-worthy entertainment? Whether you’re looking for comedy, drama, thriller, or documentary, there’s something for everyone on your favorite streaming platforms this week.
Plus, with Thanksgiving around the corner, you’ll have plenty of time to cozy up on the couch and enjoy some quality screen time. Here are some of the highlights of what’s new and streaming this week.
NETFLIX
Leo
Leo is a coming-of-age animated musical comedy that tells the story of a lizard named Leo who is a class pet and is about to experience the last year of elementary school. Voices featured in the film are that of Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, and Cecily Strong. The film can be streamed on Netflix beginning November 21.
Squid Game: The Challenge – Season 1
Squid Game quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows in history when it first aired back in 2021. Now, Netflix is releasing a reality competition show based on the original called Squid Game: The Challenge. Contestants on the show will have to compete in a series of high-stakes children’s games in pursuit of a $4.56 million cash prize. The show can be streamed on Netflix beginning November 22.
Watch Squid Game: The Challenge
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HULU
Fargo – Season 5
The beloved anthology black comedy/crime drama show Fargo is returning for a 5th season on Hulu beginning November 21. This season is set in North Dakota and Minnesota in 2019 and follows Dorothy “Dot” Lyon, a Midwestern housewife whose mysterious past comes back to haunt her after she lands in hot water with the authorities. This season stars Juno Temple, Jon Hamm, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Faraway Downs
Faraway Downs is a new limited series coming to Hulu on November 26. It follows an English Aristocrat named Lady Sarah Ashley who inherits a large ranch and then makes a pact with a stockman to protect her property. The new show stars Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman.
PRIME
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer was one of the biggest box office hits this year, and now you can enjoy the movie on Prime by buying it for $19.99. It follows the true story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and how he went on to become one of the most famous men on the planet by creating the atomic bomb during World War II. It features an all-star cast including Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, and Robert Downey Jr. The movie will be available to buy on Prime beginning November 21.
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The Marsh King’s Daughter
The Marsh King’s Daughter was released earlier this month and will now be available to buy on Prime beginning November 21. It’s a tense thriller starring Daisy Ridley about a woman who returns home to confront her father, a man who kept her and her mother captive for years.
Watch The Marsh King’s Daughter
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Bye Bye Barry
If you’re looking for a good sports docuseries, Bye Bye Barry comes to Prime on November 21. The series takes a deep dive into the life story of Barry Sanders, who was a running back for the Detroit Lions for 10 seasons and was one of the best in the NFL throughout the 1990s despite being only 5’8″.
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MAX
Little Richard: I Am Everything
We’ve all heard of the music legend Little Richard, however, you might not know much of his background. The documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything will give you a look into his life and celebrate his life and legacy and how he became a Rock N’ Roll icon. The documentary comes to Max on November 23.
Watch Little Richard: I Am Everything
South to Black Power
Another documentary coming to Max this week is South to Black Power. This film follows author and columnist Charles M. Blow and how he is encouraging black people to return to the South and gain political power to reclaim the land and culture they left behind many years ago. The movie will be available to stream on November 28.
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APPLE TV+
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
You probably recognize her as Rebecca from the hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso. Now, Hannah Waddingham is reminding everyone of her brilliant musical chops in her new Christmas special, Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas. It’s the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit as she brings out special guests for a musical extravaganza from the London Coliseum. The special premiers on Apple TV+ on November 22.
Watch Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
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PEACOCK
Genie
Another option that can get you in the holiday spirit is Genie, a new film coming to Peacock on November 22. The film stars Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu and is a remake of the 1991 British television film Bernard and the Genie. It tells the story of a workaholic man who gets help from a genie to reunite his family for Christmas.
PARAMOUNT+
Good Burger 2
Those who loved the 1997 classic Good Burger will be happy to find out that Good Burger 2 comes out on Paramount+ on November 22. The film is a direct sequel to the original, taking place 26 years later, and follows inventor Dexter Reed reuniting with his co-worker Ed at his former workplace, Good Burger. The film brings back stars Kenan Thompson and Ken Mitchell.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, drama, thriller, or documentary, there’s something for everyone on your favorite streaming platforms. I’d love to hear about what you end up watching with your family over this holiday weekend. Let us know what movies and TV shows end up becoming your favorites and what you’d recommend others to watch.
What holiday movies are you looking forward to watching as that time of year fast approaches? Let us know by commenting below.
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