The steadily approaching sweater weather is enough reason to settle for a cosy night-in, with your favourite snack and a great new TV series for company. If you want to veer away from re-runs of The Office and explore something new, you’re in luck because November comes packed with releases that will keep you hooked.
For people who’ve been in a House of The Dragon withdrawal (Raise your hands, all three of you), there’s a new prequel to dive deep into your favourite cinematic universe’s lore. Dennis Villeneuve’s Dune cinematic universe is expanding with the spin-off Dune: Prophecy slated to premiere this month. Speaking of spin-off prequel series, the Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden-starrer Citadel is getting an Indian chapter. Documentary enthusiasts are also in for a treat with many different options to pick from, including a deep dive into the planet’s oceans to a true crime series that will give you a peek into what went behind one of the most thrilling kidnapping cases of all time.
So skip the agony of OTT indecision and cue up these titles instead:
Citadel: Honey Bunny
Director duo Raj & DK are back with another TV series, this time it’s the prequel to Priyanka Chopra-starrer Citadel where she plays the character of Nadia. The show follows the origin story of her parents, Honey and Bunny (Varun Dhawan and Samnatha Ruth Prabhu respectively). The titular Honey is a stuntman who ropes in struggling actress Bunny for a gig that ends up throwing them smack in the centre of a dangerous global conspiracy.
According to the directors, the show is unlike anything they’ve done before, so if you’re a The Family Man and Guns and Gulaabs fan, do not miss this one.
Where: Amazon Prime Video
When: 7 November 2024
Dune: Prophecy
One of the most anticipated titles for a number of reasons, Dune: Prophecy is finally premiering this month. Set 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series, the show presents the origin story of the mystical sisterhood of Bene Gesserit. It follows two sisters as they combat forces that threaten to destroy the world and lay down the foundation of the aforementioned sect.
Remember how Indian fans of the show were taken by surprise when it was announced that actress Tabu will be playing a key role in the series?
Where: Jio Cinema
When: 18 November 2024
Our Oceans
Former US President, Barack Obama is following in the footsteps of David Attenborough to lend his voice to captivating visuals of planet Earth and its diverse ecosystems. Narrated and co-produced by the Obamas, this five-part series on the world’s oceans, and the living creatures that reside within, follows the Emmy Award-winning documentary on National Parks.
According to Netflix, it has been filmed using new underwater technology which allowed the filmmakers to capture never-before-seen moments under the oceans.
Where: Netflix
When: 20 November 2024
Bread & Roses
The trials and tribulations of women in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban have been documented across mediums many times in the past. The fall of Kabul to the fundamentalist group in 2021 brought forth a shocking new wave of plights for the Afghani women.
This documentary, produced by Malala Yousafzai and Jennifer Lawrence, shows the impact the Taliban has had on their rights and livelihood through the lens of three Afghani women.
Where: Apple TV+
When: 22 November 2024
Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson
Whether you’re a terminally-online millennial or not, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Jake Paul and his antics. One-half of the infamous Paul brothers (yes, he comes from the same gene pool as Logan ‘thinks it’s OK to film a dead body in a forest’ Paul), Jake expanded his horizons to include professional boxing ever since he made his debut in 2018. Six years later, with several notable wins in his corner, he is ready to challenge Mike Tyson in a fight.
Their match, set to be live-streamed this month, will be preceded by a documentary that chronicles the months leading up to the event.
Where: Netflix
When: 7 November 2024
900 Days Without Anabel
If there’s a harrowing true crime account, Netflix will find a way to make a documentary out of it. This month, the OTT giant has taken on the shocking case of the kidnapping of Anabel Segura in 1993. The case remains indelible in people’s memories as it was the longest kidnapping in the history of Spain at the time, lasting for three years. During the period, 14 phone calls occurred between the negotiator representing the family and the kidnappers.
The documentary gives access to these tapes and the testimonies of the police agents who faced the case.
Where: Netflix
When: 22 November 2024
Blitz
Set in the 1940s, during the second World War, the historical drama has been written and directed by Steve McQueen and stars Saoirse Ronan in the lead. As the title suggests, the story is centred around the German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom from 1940-1941. It follows a mother’s journey to search for her son who had run away from the safe harbour she had left him at during the war.
The movie premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in October, earning rave reviews from critics.
Where: Apple TV+
When: 1 November 2024
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