By Stacy Lee Kong

There are plenty of TV shows and movies coming to all our favourite streaming services in the coming month, including season 5 of The Crown, Rihanna’s fourth annual Savage x Fenty fashion show, season 2 of CBC’s Sort Of, Lizzo’s new documentary and a ton of Christmas content (yes, including several new romcoms). Here’s what else we’re recommending on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix Canada in November 2022.

Prime Video

My Policeman (Premieres November 4) 

A story of forbidden love and changing social conventions, My Policeman follows three young people—policeman Tom (Harry Styles), teacher Marion (Emma Corrin) and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson)—as they embark on an emotional journey in 1950s Britain. Flashing forward to the 1990s, Tom (Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee) and Patrick (Rupert Everett) are still reeling with longing and regret, but now they have one last chance to repair the damage of the past. Based on the book by Bethan Roberts, director Michael Grandage carves a visually transporting, heart-stopping portrait of three people caught up in the shifting tides of history, liberty and forgiveness.

Savage x Fenty Fashion Show (Premieres November 9) 

Now in its fourth year, this annual fashion experience continues to challenge tradition and break boundaries. The trailblazing event is raising the bar yet again with a new all-star lineup of models, actors, some of the biggest names in music, and more, debuting the latest Savage X Fenty styles. A seductive fashion fever dream, this year’s show blends Emmy award-winning choreography, style and music with the hypnotic essence of nocturnal nature. Featuring a star-studded cast all wearing the newest Savage X Fenty looks, the show is an un-missable visual feast.

The English (Premieres November 11) 

This epic Western from award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power and love. An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past. They must face increasingly terrifying obstacles that will test them to their limits, physically and psychologically.

Apple TV+

Causeway (Premieres November 4) 

Starring and produced by Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence (Don’t Look Up, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle), and directed by Lila Neugebauer (Broadway’s The Waverly Gallery, Maid, The Last Thing He Told Me), Causeway is an intimate portrait of a soldier struggling to adjust to her life after returning home to New Orleans. Emmy and Tony Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta, Bullet Train, If Beale Street Could Talk) co-stars alongside Lawrence.

Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me (Premieres November 4) 

A new documentary feature about singer, songwriter, actress, producer, entrepreneur and activist Selena Gomez, Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me, is directed and produced by Alek Keshishian (Madonna: Truth or Dare). After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.

Spirited (Premieres November 18) 

Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, A Christmas Carol is told from the perspective of the ghosts in this hilarious musical twist on the classic Dickens tale.

Echo (Premieres November 23) 

Written by Academy Award-winner Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty), Echo 3 is based on the award-winning series When Heroes Fly created by Omri Givon and inspired by the eponymous novel by Amir Gutfreund. An action-packed thriller set in South America, the series follows Amber Chesborough (played by Jessica Ann Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border her brother, Bambi (Luke Evans), and her husband, Prince (Michiel Huisman)—two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts—struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war. Also starring James Udom and Martina Gusman.

CBC Gem

White Lie (Premieres November 4)

Katie Arneson (Kacey Rohl, Fortunate Son) is faking cancer. A university dance major, Katie’s falsified diagnosis and counterfeit fundraising have transformed her into a campus celebrity surrounded by the supportive community she’s always dreamed of: a close-knit group of friends, security in her academic pursuits, and a caring relationship with her girlfriend. Dependent upon a bursary for sick students, Katie learns the funding is in jeopardy unless she can provide copies of her medical records within the week. Enlisting the guidance of several others, she begins the dangerous process of forging the records. This task is costlier and more complicated than initially anticipated, and a panicked Katie descends into a spiral of misguided decisions that take her further and further over the edge. Nominated for multiple Canadian Screen Awards and for Best Canadian Film at the 2021 Toronto Film Critics Association Awards.

Extraordinary Portraits (Premieres November 7)

Extraordinary Portraits, hosted by Tinie Tempah, invites ordinary people with extraordinary stories to sit for some of the most distinctive and ground-breaking artists in the world. From crocodile attack survivors coming to terms with their recovery to breathtaking underwater photoshoots that challenge the way we view ourselves. Every portrait tells a story – but what happens when your story is handed to a perfect stranger? It’s a fascinating dive into the process of portraits being created. Every portrait is a battle between the subject’s vanity and the artist's vision and each episode builds towards the portrait being unveiled and revealed to the subject and their family and friends. 

Sort Of, Season 2 (Premieres November 15)

The second season of Sort Of is the season of love. Loving your friends, family, work, romantic love and most importantly, self-love. Sabi decides not only are they ready for some uncomplicated romance but they also want everyone to love each other. Unfortunately, with their dad's unexpected return from Dubai, the Kaneko-Bauers' struggles as Bessy is released from rehab, and issues at Bar Bük, Sabi is faced with situations and relationships that are anything but simple. Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale) joins the ensemble cast this season as Gaia, artworld doyenne and 7ven’s mother, known to crash 7ven’s world and steal her friends, along with Raymond Cham Jr. (The Big Leap) who is welcomed to the world of Sort Of as Deenzie’s offspring, Wolf. Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall) will appear as Bryce, a wealthy investor and potential business partner.

Call The Midwife Season 10 Holiday Special (Premieres November 25)

It’s Christmas 1967 and life in Poplar is slowly returning to normal after the terrible train crash. The midwives move the maternity clinic into new premises and one of their first patients is Rhoda Mullocks, who the team know well after her last baby was affected by Thalidomide. Nurse Crane cares for a pregnant single mother, recently released from prison, while Sister Frances attends a delivery in a garment factory. Elsewhere, Fred decides to raise money for the families affected by the train crash and suggests a festive talent show—Poplartunity Knocks!

Happiest Season (Premieres November 28)

Meeting your girlfriend's family for the first time can be tough. Planning to propose at her family's annual Christmas dinner—until you realize that they don't even know she's gay—is even harder. When Abby (Kristen Stewart, Spencer) learns that Harper (Mackenzie Davis, Black Mirror) has kept their relationship a secret from her family, she begins to question the girlfriend she thought she knew. Happiest Season is a holiday romantic comedy that hilariously captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas. Winner of Outstanding Film – Wide Release at the 2021 GLAAD Media Awards.

The Great British Baking Show Season 12 Christmas Special (Premieres November 29)

Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding invite the stars from the hit drama It’s a Sin to join them in the famous white tent to celebrate Christmas. Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, Lydia West and Shaun Dooley battle it out amongst each other for the coveted Christmas Star Baker title. They’ll wrap up Christmas with the London Community Gospel Choir as they perform their version of “All I Want For Christmas.”

Cup of Cheer (Premieres November 30)

In a comedic shakeup of every cheesy Christmas movie, a big city journalist (Storm Steenson, The Boys) goes to a small town for the holidays and finds herself in an unlikely romance with the owner of a struggling hot cocoa shop.

Crave Canada

Crimes Of The Future (Premieres November 4)

As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. With his partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux), celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. Timlin (Kristin Stewart), an investigator from the National Organ Registry, obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed. Their mission: to use Saul’s notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.

Spector (Premieres November 4)

From Showtime Documentary Films, Spector is a four-part documentary series about music producer Phil Spector, and what happened on the fateful night when actress Lana Clarkson was shot dead in his mansion. Through the lens of this notorious crime, and the infamous trial that followed, the series peels back the layers of what actually happened that night, to tell the stories of both Clarkson, and the man who was convicted of her murder.

Broken: The Toxic Culture Of Canadian Gymnastics (Premieres November 5)

Gymnastics is widely known as a sport of grace, talent, and precision, but increasingly, athletes are coming forward to warn that it’s also rife with abusive behaviour – leaving scars that may never heal. A special co-production between Crave, TSN, and CTV’s W5, the documentary follows Rick Westhead as he speaks with Canadian athletes aiming to break the silence on a culture of abuse.

Dangerous Liaisons, Season 1 (Premieres November 6)

A bold prelude of Laclos’ classic 18th century novel focusing on the origin story of how his iconic characters, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, met as passionate young lovers in Paris on the eve of the revolution. This modern take on a classic story takes audiences through wonder and terror, beauty and degradation, seduction and deception in pre-revolutionary Paris.

The Big Brunch, Season 1 (Premieres November 10)

This HBO Max Original cooking competition series, which was created and hosted by Canada’s own Dan Levy, centres around one of the most versatile, yet underrated dining experiences: brunch. Celebrating inspiring and undiscovered culinary voices from every corner of the U.S., The Big Brunch gives 10 talented chefs the opportunity to share their stories and business dreams while vying for a life altering $300,000 cash prize. Levy acts as host and judge alongside fellow culinary experts chef Sohla El-Waylly, and restaurateur Will Guidara.

A Christmas Story Christmas (Premieres November 17)

The sequel to the 1983 cult classic, A Christmas Story, the film follows an adult Ralphie (Peter Billingsley, reprising his starring role) in the 1970s as he returns to the house on Cleveland Street to deliver his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had growing up. With the same attention-to-real-life tone of the first, Ralphie reconnects with childhood friends, reconciles the passing of his Old Man, and sows the seeds for the origins of the beloved holiday classic.

The Sex Lives of College Girls, Season 2 (Premieres November 17)

Created by Emmy-nominated writer/producer Mindy Kaling, and Justin Noble, this critically acclaimed HBO Max Original comedy series follows four college roommates at New England's prestigious Essex College. The new season picks up with the students returning after fall break, tackling the challenges thrown their way at the end of Season 1, and facing their next semester with new faces, parties, and predicaments.  

Canada’s Drag Race: Canada Vs. The World (Premieres November 18)

Queens from the international Drag Race family compete to become the Queen of the Mother-Pucking World. With Canada acting as host nation, this six-episode battle brings back fan favourites and top talent from around the world with a thirst for victory, for an elite competition.

The L Word: Generation Q, Season 3 (Premieres November 18)

Based on the groundbreaking drama series The L Word, The L Word: Generation Q continues to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig), Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas), Gigi Ghorbani (Sepideh Moafi), Angie Porter-Kennard (Jordan Hull), and Tess (Jamie Clayton) as they experience love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks, and success in L.A.

Ziwe (Premieres November 18)

The critically acclaimed late-night variety series Ziwe returns with six new episodes, with special guests Drew Barrymore, Michael Che, Wayne Brady, Julia Fox, Blake Griffin, and Bob the Drag Queen. Starring and executive produced by Ziwe, the new installment of episodes features Ziwe’s signature sit-down interviews, along with musical performances by Ziwe, sketches, unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people, and more.

Love, Lizzo (Premieres November 24)

This HBO Max Original Documentary follows the journey of Lizzo, a trailblazing superstar who has become the movement the world desperately needed just by being herself. The documentary shares the inspirational story behind her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise, with an intimate look into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise to fame, success, love, and international stardom.

We’re Here, Season 3 (Premieres November 25)

HBO’s Emmy® and GLAAD Award-winning unscripted series follows renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and Shangela as they continue their journey across small-town America, spreading love and connection through the art of drag. In the new season, the queens recruit a diverse group of local residents from Texas to Utah to Florida, to share their stories, increase awarenesss, and promote acceptance in their communities by participating in one-night-only drag shows. In each town, they inspire their “drag daughters” to express their genuine selves in front of their families, friends, and communities, at times facing increased opposition and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Disney+ Canada

The Santa Clauses (Premieres November 16) 

Scott Calvin is on the brink of his 65th birthday and, realizing that he can't be Santa forever, sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new adventure in a life south of the pole.

Welcome to Chippendales (Premieres November 22) 

A sprawling true-crime saga, Welcome to Chippendales tells the outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in his way in the process.

Disenchanted (Premieres November 24) 

Years after her happily ever after, Giselle, Robert and Morgan move to a new community and Andalasia and the real world are thrown off-balance.

Netflix Canada

Blockbuster (Premieres November 3)

Timmy Yoon (Randall Park) Is an analog dreamer living in a 5G world. And after learning he is operating the last Blockbuster Video in America, Timmy and his staff employees (including his long time crush, Eliza, played by Melissa Fumero) fight to stay relevant. The only way to succeed is to remind their community that they provide something big corporations can’t: human connection.

Buying Beverly Hills (Premieres November 4)

Buying Beverly Hills is a new real estate occu-soap following the agents and clients within Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency in Beverly Hills, California. Mauricio, his daughters Farrah and Alexia, and the talented group of agents highlight the high stakes world of luxury real estate in Los Angeles.

Enola Holmes 2 (Premieres November 4)

Enola takes on her first official case as a detective, but to solve the mystery of a missing girl, she'll need help from friends — and brother Sherlock.

Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste (Premieres November 5)

Sprung from San Francisco’s tech bubble and hailed by top health & wellness outlets as a path to fulfillment, OneTaste was a sexual wellness company that gained global notoriety through the teaching of a practice called “orgasmic meditation.” This investigative documentary employs access to 15 years of never-before-seen footage and interviews with former members to pull back the curtain on the organization and its controversial, enigmatic leader.

The Crown, Season 5 (Premieres November 9)

Diana and Charles wage a media war. The monarchy’s role is up for debate. Welcome to the '90s — and Queen Elizabeth II's biggest challenge to date.

Falling For Christmas (Premieres November 10)

After losing her memory in a skiing accident, a spoiled heiress lands in the cozy care of a down-on-his-luck widower and his daughter at Christmastime.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron, Season 2 (Premieres November 11)

Zac and Darin take an eye-opening adventure across Australia, delving into its rich biodiversity and culture — and the efforts to protect both.

Is That Black Enough For You?!? (Premieres November 11)

Culture critic and historian Elvis Mitchell traces the evolution — and revolution — of Black cinema from its origins to the impactful films of the 1970s.

In Her Hands (Premieres November 16)

Filmed across two turbulent years, In Her Hands tells the story of Zarifa Ghafari, who at 26 became one of Afghanistan’s first female mayors and the youngest to ever hold the position. The film documents her fight for survival against the backdrop of her country’s accelerated unraveling. As Western forces announce their retreat and the Taliban start their sweep back to power, Zarifa and women across the country face a new reality. Amid these tectonic changes, Zarifa must make the most difficult decision of her life.

Racionais MC's: From the Streets of São Paulo (Premieres November 16)

Armed with music — and a message, influential hip-hop group Racionais MC's turned their street poetry into a powerful movement in Brazil and beyond.

The Wonder (Premieres November 16)

Haunted by her past, a nurse travels from England to a remote Irish village in 1862 to investigate a young girl's supposedly miraculous fast.

Christmas With You (Premieres November 17)

Seeking inspiration for a hit holiday song, a pop star grants a young fan's Christmas wish to meet her — and finds a shot at true love along the way.

Dead to Me, Season 3 (Premieres November 17)

A hit-and-run started it all for Jen and Judy. Now another shocking crash alters the future of their ride-or-die friendship. All roads have led to this.

Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? (Premieres November 17)

The year was 1996, and the cola wars were raging. Despite Pepsi’s celeb-soaked advertisements, Coke still held the bigger market share, so the second-place brand decided to roll out their biggest campaign ever: Called “Pepsi Stuff,” it featured a soon-to-be infamous commercial implying that if you just bought enough of their products, you could use “Pepsi Points” to purchase sunglasses, leather jackets… and maybe a Harrier jet? Pepsi execs assumed the astronomical “price” of the military plane was set high enough to indicate it was a joke, but college student John Leonard saw it as a challenge, and decided to call their bluff. Enlisting the help (and funding) of mountaineering buddy Todd Hoffman, Leonard hashed out a plan to score the grandest prize of all – even if it never existed in the first place. Shot in a rollicking, irreverent style and soaked in the music and culture of the mid-’90s, Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? sits down with Leonard, Hoffman, the commercial’s creative team, and a truly unexpected cast of tangentially-involved public figures to tell the legendary tale of the kid who sued Pepsi for a fighter jet, and became the hero of a new generation.

Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would (Premieres November 22)

Emmy and Grammy nominated writer, comedian Trevor Noah returns to Netflix in his new comedy special, I Wish You Would. True to form, Trevor hilariously shares revelations about learning to speak German, modern communication, and his love for curry. Filmed at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Christmas on Mistletoe Farm (Premieres November 23)

After inheriting a farm at Christmastime, a widowed father makes a bumpy adjustment to village life — while his kids hatch a plan to stay there forever.

Wednesday (Premieres November 23)

Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.