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In the era of streaming, there are always new series to check out for viewers of all tastes, and the best TV shows to stream this week highlight that fact. With Netflix, Hulu, Max, and the other big-name streamers constantly putting out content, there are new shows and new episodes of hit series becoming available each week. With so much out there, it can be hard to keep track of everything that should be on the watchlist, but there are some notable titles worth pointing out.
Heading into the first week of November, fans can start to say goodbye to some of the Halloween-centric shows that have been available with the final episodes of Agatha All Along now streaming as well as several episodes from the final season of What We Do in the Shadows. The Penguin and Disclaimer are also reaching the end of their acclaimed season, ensuring that fans don’t want to miss any episodes. From comedies to family-friendly fun to some more titles from Taylor Sheridan, there is something for everyone this week.
10 Agatha All Along (2024)
Finale Available October 30 On Disney+
Agatha Harkness, after the events of "WandaVision," seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.
Release Date September 18, 2024
Seasons 1
After a busy first few years on Disney+, the MCU has begun pulling back on the amount of TV series they have been doing. Agatha All Along was seen as one of those series that was perhaps not a necessary addition to the cinematic universe as it seemed questionable if the villain character from WandaVision could carry her own show. However, the series has surprised many people by not only being a terrific and unique show on its own but also adding some fun new elements to the MCU.
So much of the show has to be credited to star Kathryn Hahn, whose performance as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision allowed her to become a breakout character. Stepping into the spotlight on her own, Hahn brings so much to the character, mixing her skills in comedy and drama to add interesting layers to the complex creation. However, she is also backed by a strong ensemble, including standout turns from Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, and Patti Lupone.
9 What We Do In The Shadows (2019-2024)
Latest Episode Available November 4 On Hulu
What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary-styled comedy series that follows the exploits of four vampires and a familiar living in Staten Island in the twenty-first century. Unrelated to the film of the same name, the show's vampires attempt to acclimate to the modern world but tend to find themselves lost often, leaving familiar-hoping-to-become-a-vampire Guillermo de la Cruz to pick up the pieces in the wake of their accidental destruction.
Release Date March 27, 2019
Seasons 6
While the Halloween season is over, fans can still spend some time with their favorite vampires before having to say goodbye forever. What We Do in the Shadows is in its final season of the hilarious mockumentary show about a group of ancient vampires living together in Staten Island as they juggle their more dark and ambitious purpose as vampires with their desire to simply have fun with the human world.
While it will be sad to see the series end, fans can expect plenty of laughs in the final episodes.
With each new season, the show has grown in popularity, with Matt Berry earning a well-deserved Emmy nomination this year for his hilarious performance as Lazlo Cravensworth. The new season continues to explore the eccentric and dysfunctional relationships of the group while also having fun with the supernatural aspects of the story. While it will be sad to see the series end, fans can expect plenty of laughs in the final episodes.
8 Tulsa King (2022-)
Latest Episode Available November 3 On Paramount+
Tulsa King is a Paramount+ original TV series starring Sylvester Stallone as Dwight "The General" Manfredi. After being released from prison for murder, The General is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he quickly sets up a new criminal empire. Tulsa King marks Stallone's first leading role in a TV show.
Release Date November 11, 2022
Seasons 2
Taylor Sheridan is one of the biggest names in television right now and it is particularly hard to deny that right now. In November 2024, Sheridan will have four shows airing simultaneously and none of them share the same television universe. While the Yellowstone shows remain Sheridan’s biggest draw, Tulsa King has continued to prove itself a popular hit with the second season bringing the show to new levels of popularity.
Sheridan brings action movie icon Sylvester Stallone to the small screen in this fish-out-of-water crime story as Dwight "The General" Manfredi, a gangster who, after spending decades in prison, is released and sent to establish a mafia connection in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While setting up a new life for himself, Dwight goes to war with the local criminal element as well as his former mafia colleagues. Stallone makes for a terrific protagonist, playing into his tough-guy image while also having fun with it in this entertaining look as gangsters clashing with the Old West.
7 Special Ops: Lioness (2023-)
Latest Episode Available November 3 On Paramount+
Special Ops: Lioness is a Paramount+ original series starring Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman. The series centers on a marine and a CIA agent who work together with the daughter of a dangerous terrorist group to destroy the organization. Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone co-creator) and Jill Wagner created the series, which was directed by Paul Cameron and Anthony Byrne.
Release Date July 23, 2023
Seasons 1
Showrunner Taylor Sheridan
Another show from Taylor Sheridan that is outside of the Yellowstone universe is another example of the versatility of his storytelling. Special Ops: Lioness is a modern espionage thriller that takes a look at a specific covert military division that trains female soldiers for undercover missions that infiltrate some of the most dangerous circles of power around the world. The show explores the complicated ethics of this world and the personal lives of the people involved.
The show boasts a star-studded cast with Zoe Saldaña delivering a powerful and intense performance in the lead role while being backed by the likes of Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman as people on the political side of the fight. It is a gripping look into modern warfare that people don’t often think about, with more in common with The Terminal List than Yellowstone.
6 The Diplomat (2023-)
Entire Second Season Available October 31 On Netflix
The Diplomat is a Netflix drama/thriller series that tells the story of a career diplomat named Laura Simmonds as she wrestles with the complexities of her new job as ambassador to the U.K. As Laura attempts to acclimate to her high-profile, high-stress job, her marriage, and personal life begin to suffer in the midst of an international crisis.
Release Date April 20, 2023
Seasons 1
The Diplomat emerged as one of the most popular new shows on Netflix in its first season with fans eagerly awaiting more of the gripping political thriller. Keri Russell returns to television as Kate Wyler, a career diplomat who is assigned to be the new US ambassador to the United Kingdom during a time of global tension. While overwhelmed by the position she seems unqualified for, Kate soon finds herself in the midst of a massive conspiracy.
The first season also left audiences with some shocking cliffhangers that will have many people eagerly returning for the new season.
The show mixes in thrilling twists and turns that fans of the genre will be looking for, but it is also elevated with an unexpected sense of humor. This adds a great element to the series while never taking away from the stakes of the story. The first season also left audiences with some shocking cliffhangers that will have many people eagerly returning for the new season.
5 The Franchise (2024)
Latest Episode Available November 4 On Max
The Franchise is a Max original comedy television series that follows a film crew as they document their increasingly chaotic and hectic work on a Superhero film franchise. Acting as a satire on the industry, the show looks to lampoon the process and the sometimes unreasonable expectations of keeping a long-standing franchise alive and kicking.
Cast Billy Magnussen , Jessica Hynes , Darren Goldstein , Lolly Adefope , Isaac Powell , Daniel Brühl , Richard E. Grant
Release Date October 6, 2024
Seasons 1
Some of the best shows on television right now come from the superhero and comic book genres, but that does not mean the genre isn’t ripe for satire. The Franchise is the latest comedy from Max that takes audiences inside a modern Hollywood production. The show follows the behind-the-scenes making of the latest installment in a big-budget superhero movie and all the chaos that unfolds.
From the actors trying to contend with bringing superheroes to life to the artistic filmmakers attempting to make their vision felt in this massive production to the people dealing with the real stress of the job, it is a wild look inside Hollywood. However, as much as the show might be poking fun at this sometimes strange process, it is also a love letter to all of the unsung people in the filmmaking industry and all of the madness they deal with on a daily basis.
4 The Penguin (2024)
Latest Episode Available November 4 On Max
Created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin is a crime-drama spin-off television series of 2022's film The Batman. Set shortly after the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb, A.K.A. the Penguin, begins his rise in the underworld of Gotham City as he contends with the daughter of his late boss, Carmine Falcone, for control of the crime family's empire.
Release Date September 19, 2024
Seasons 1
While there is still plenty of anticipation for The Batman II, The Penguin has given fans a welcome return to Matt Reeves’s version of Gotham City with this dark, violent, and fascinating crime story. After stealing many scenes in The Batman as the secondary villain, Colin Farrell steps into the spotlight as the lead of the series, playing Oz, the overlooked figure in Gotham’s crime world, as he uses the chaos of the city’s new reality to reach new heights of power.
Farrell’s performance continues to be the best reason to tune into the show, as he makes Oz a layered and complex character while not abandoning his legacy as a villain. One of the biggest surprises is Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, who delivers a performance filled with vulnerability and terrifying determination. The week’s penultimate episode not only sees The Penguin don his iconic top hat but also sets the stage for an intense finale.
3 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024)
Latest Episode Available October 30 On Disney+
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows adult Justin Russo, who leads a normal life until his sister Alex asks for help with a young wizard-in-training. Justin must revive his magical skills to mentor the trainee while balancing his family life and safeguarding the Wizard World's future.
Release Date October 29, 2024
Seasons 1
A nostalgic treat has returned to television which can also appeal to a new fanbase of young viewers. Wizards of Waverly Place was a Disney Channel series that is best known as Selena Gomez’s breakout project. The show follows three siblings with magic abilities who train to better control and enhance these abilities with the understanding that eventually only one of the siblings with inherit the family’s powers.
Over a decade since the show ended, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place continues the franchise with a focus on a new generation while also including the original legacy. David Henrie returns as Justin Russo years after he left his magic life behind when he is visited by a young aspiring magic user looking to be trained. While the new show focuses on the younger characters, Gomez and costar Jake T. Austin will also be returning in guest star roles, much to the delight of fans of the original.
2 Shrinking (2023-)
Latest Episode Available November 1 On Apple TV+
In this series, a therapist grappling with personal tragedy begins to employ a radically candid approach with his clients and in his personal life. As he navigates his roles as a father, friend, and professional, his newfound method leads to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.
Release Date January 26, 2023
Seasons 2
Fans looking for a mix of humor and drama can find plenty of both in the winning series Shrinking. Jason Segel makes his return to television in this series from Bill Lawrence (Scrubs) and Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), starring as a psychiatrist struggling with his own mental health issues in the wake of his wife’s death. With the help of his coworker (Jessica Williams) and his mentor (Harrison Ford), he takes a new approach to helping people and learns to help himself.
Shrinking is able to strike a difficult balance in its tones, being hilarious at one moment and heartbreaking the next. It is also elevated by a terrific cast, with Ford especially effective, playing around with his “grumpy” persona. Season 2 continues to cement the show as one of the most popular comedy dramas on television.
1 Disclaimer (2024)
Latest Episode Available November 1 On Apple TV+
Told in seven chapters, “Disclaimer” is based on the novel of the same name by Renée Knight. Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others. When she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realize she is now the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets. As Catherine races to uncover the writer’s true identity, she is forced to confront her past before it destroys both her own life and her relationships with her husband Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen) and their son Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee).
Release Date October 10, 2024
Seasons 1
Big-name talents come together to deliver one of the most pulse-pounding and gripping shows of the fall with Disclaimer. From Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett stars in the series as a celebrated author who, at the height of her fame and acclaim, receives a new book that reveals dark secrets about her past that she has tried desperately to move on from and that could ruin her perfect life.
Similar to Blanchett’s role in Tár, the story shows someone at the pinnacle of their talent and success suddenly spiraling downward amid scandal. However, the series is so much more than that with the strong ensemble building an even more intriguing narrative. Sacha Baron Cohen impresses in a rare dramatic role, while Kevin Kline steals the show as the author targeting Blanchett with the truth.
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