By Ruth Young

Spooky season is coming to an end and that means our streaming services are about to be chock full of holiday-themed romantic comedies and good old-fashioned family films. And we’re starting off strong this November with the Apple TV+ premiere of The Velveteen Rabbit, the fifth season of Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays, the premiere of Netflix’s Family Switch as well as Prime Video’s newest holiday romance EX-Mas… And if you’re not quite ready for all the festive content, CBC Gem has got you covered with the season 3 premiere of Bilal Baig’s Sort Of (which ends with this season) and their newest original comedy, I Hate People, People Hate Me. Read on for the full list of what we’re recommending on Apple TV+, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney+, Hayu, Netflix Canada and Prime Video in November 2023.

Apple TV+

Fingernails (Premieres November 3)

Fingernails is a science fiction story from Greek director Christos Nikou about an institute that has set out to determine if romance is actually genuine. When Anna learns her love with Ryan is really true love thanks to the new technology, she begins to question its accuracy. As a result, she takes a job at the institute and that is when she meets Amir.

The Buccaneers (Premieres November 8)

The Buccaneers is a British period drama hitting Apple TV+ based on the novel by Edith Wharton. The story follows five beautiful and untamable daughters of America's new wealthy families in the 1870s. However, when they end up being sent to London to possibly find an aristocrat to fall in love with during the London Seasonal, the culture clash makes everything more difficult than it needs to be.

For All Mankind, Season 4 (Premieres November 10)

The previous season, set in the 1990s, follows the United States and the Soviet Union competing for supremacy in reaching Mars, believing that doing so would ensure victory in the dangerous space race. However, the situation becomes more complicated as the private sector expresses a strong desire to explore Mars free of the political constraints that govern national endeavors. The characters were left in a state of adversity in the Season 3 finale, and Season 4 is expected to depict their journey of picking up the pieces and moving forward.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Premieres November 17)

After the world-shattering revelation that monsters are real, two siblings follow in their father's footsteps to uncover their family's connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.

Hannah Waddington: Home for Christmas (Premieres November 22)

In the special, Waddingham welcomes several guests to perform in her special, which will be recorded live in front of an audience. Waddingham is expected to perform festive holiday classics with a big band backing her up.

The Velveteen Rabbit (Premieres November 22)

Based on the beloved children's book by Margery Williams. The movie follows a seven-year-old boy named William who receives the Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas, and it opens up a world of magic while becoming his life-long friend.

CBC Gem

Farm Crime, Season 3 (Premieres November 3)

Farm Crime is a true crime documentary series exploring the largely unseen dark side of Canada’s agriculture industry. Each episode examines a case that wouldn’t typically make the front page. Instead of kidnappings, cold cases and serial killers, the series examines the fascinating, lesser-known incidents that unfold in the margins – the fields, farms and unassuming small towns that dot the Canadian countryside.

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (Premieres November 3)

From acclaimed documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield (Kurt & Courtney, Battle for Haditha), Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love is an in-depth look at the relationship between the late musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen.

I Hate People, People Hate Me (Premieres November 7)

Perpetually disturbed by the world around them, two friends navigate their lives as outliers in Toronto's queer community. This offbeat comedy explores queer identity in a time when queerness has not only been mainstreamed, but commodified. Creator and writer Bobbi Summers poses the question - who wants to fit in with society anyway? The series stars Summers and Lily Kazimiera and is produced by LoCo Motion Pictures with Lauren Corber, Evan Dell'Aquila, and Lisa Filipelli serving as executive producers.

Blackberry (Premieres November 9)

Blackberry follows the story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men who charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone. Seemingly overnight, the duo revolutionized the way people work, communicate and connect, with millions of people around the world addicted to their Blackberrys and the company completely dominating the market. That is, until some shady business dealings, personal grievances, and, perhaps most dangerously, the iPhone, devastated the company’s incredible success.

The Scotiabank Giller Prize (Premieres November 13)

Hosted by comedian and author Rick Mercer upon its 30th anniversary, The Scotiabank Giller Prize recognizes the best in Canadian fiction

Sort Of, Season 3 (Premieres November 17)

The third and final season shows Sabi Mehboob (co-creator Bilal Baig) coming to terms with feelings of grief and an unexpected sense of freedom following the death of their father. Without the constraints of living up to their father’s expectations Sabi confronts big questions about their identity, prompting some massive life choices. In a season that has the entire ensemble grappling with aftermaths, a rebirth comes in a sort of messy, sort of hopeful, sort of Sort Of way.

Swan Song (Premieres November 22)

Swan Song is an immersive, character-driven series following Karen Kain’s final year with the National Ballet of Canada, as she steps into the role of director for the first time with a monumental new production of Swan Lake. Following Kain and a diverse group of dancers from the rehearsal room to intimate moments at home to the backstage chaos of the highest-stakes opening night in the company’s 70-year history, Swan Song cuts through the pristine images projected by the world of ballet to reveal the human stories, sacrifices, conflicts and triumphs that drive the dazzling artistry.

Another Body (Premieres November 22)

Another Body is one of the most shocking documentaries of the year. Put yourself in the shoes of one university student as she discovers that her face has been pulled from her social media account and digitally altered to appear in an adult video without her consent. Determined to uncover how this happened and who the culprit is, she dives headfirst into the underground world of deepfake technology, where she discovers a society of men terrorising women—influencers, colleagues, friends.

Crave Canada

Love Island Games (Premieres November 1)

Maya James hosts and comedian Iain Stirling narrates this brand-new Love Island format. Set in Fiji, the first season brings together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the world – U.S., U.K., Australia, and beyond – for a second shot at love as they compete to be crowned champions of Love Island Games.

About My Father (Premieres November 3)

The film centres around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family (Kim Cattrall, Anders Holm, Brett Dier, David Rasche). The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.

Ten Pound Poms (Premieres November 3)

In 1956 a group of Brits respond to an emigration advertisement that promises a prosperous new life in Australia for just 10 british pounds. Expecting to be exchanging rationed Britain for exotic food, white-washed houses, and sun-soaked adventures, the new migrants arrive in Sydney to find that life down under is a far cry from what they were sold.

Rap Sh!t, Season 2 (Premieres November 9)

The eight-episode season follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna and Mia, who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.

The Godfather of Harlem, Season 3 (Premieres November 10)

Season 3 of The Godfather of Harlem finds Bumpy Johnson continuing to battle for control of Harlem, with other aspirants to the throne, namely the Cuban Mafia from neighbouring Spanish Harlem. Taking on the Cuban mob will put Bumpy, his loved ones and his community in the crosshairs of not only the rival Italians, but ruthless Latin assassins and, ultimately, the CIA. The series is a collision of the criminal underworld and the civil rights movement during one of the most tumultuous times in American history.

Sisu (Premieres November 10)

During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word ‘sisu’, this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

Canada’s Drag Race, Season 4 (Premieres November 16)

Featuring 11 Canadian queens, the nine-episode season promises to serve more unforgettable runway looks, lip-sync slay offs, a killer snatch game, a sickening Rusical, and includes some new game-changing, competition twists that will have fans gooped and gagged. Queen of the North Brooke Lynn Hytes, celebrity stylist and TV personality Brad Goreski, and ETALK senior correspondent Traci Melchor return as resident judges, and are once again joined by guest judges and special guests throughout the season.

Julia, Season 2 (Premieres November 16)

Julia is inspired by Julia Child’s extraordinary life and her long-running television series, “The French Chef,” which pioneered the modern cooking show. Through Julia’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism, and the women’s movement, the nature of celebrity and America’s cultural evolution. At its heart, the series is a portrait of a loving marriage with a shifting power dynamic.

No Hard Feelings (Premieres November 24)

Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence) thinks she’s found the answer to her financial troubles when she discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, and bring him out of his shell before he leaves for college. But awkward Percy proves to be more of a challenge than she expected, and time is running out before she loses it all. 

Bookie (Premieres November 30)

Bookie is a darkly funny comedy that follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good. Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray (Omar J. Dorsey), side-hustling sister Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito), and reluctantly reformed drug dealer Hector (Jorge Garcia), Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts – all while making plenty of risky bets of his own.

Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays, Season 5 (Premieres November 30)

Gomez is at the top of her game as a musical artist, actor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, but she calls in the experts to help amp up her kitchen skills for the holidays. This year she has invited all-star chefs Eric Adjepong, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon, and Claudette Zepeda to bring their favorite dishes and culinary wisdom to her home kitchen so they can cook up perfect holiday meals to share with friends and family.

Disney+ Canada

Black Cake (Premieres November 1)

Based on the New York Times-bestselling book by Charmaine Wilkerson, Black Cake is a family drama wrapped in a murder mystery with a diverse cast of characters and a global setting. The story takes place in Jamaica, Italy, Scotland, England and Southern California. In the late 1960s, a runaway bride named Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica and is feared drowned or a fugitive on the run for her husband’s murder. In present day California, a widow named Eleanor Bennett, loses her battle with cancer, leaving her two estranged children, Byron and Benny, a flash drive that holds previously untold stories of her journey from the Caribbean to America. These stories, narrated by Eleanor, shock her children and challenge everything they thought they knew about their family’s origin.

Quiz Lady (Premieres November 3)

In Quiz Lady, a brilliant but tightly wound, game show-obsessed young woman, Anne (Awkwafina), and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Sandra Oh), must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turning Anne into a bona-fide game show champion.

The Santa Clauses, Season 2 (Premieres November 8)

The beloved franchise returns! Scott Calvin, after 28 years, reigns true as Santa Claus, leader of the North Pole and Christmas. With his family – Carol, Sandra, and Cal – by his side, and his elves at the reins, Scott Calvin contends with a changing world to keep the spirit of Christmas alive for a new generation.

A Murder at the End of the World (Premieres November 14)

A Murder at the End of the World is a mystery series with a new kind of detective at the helm – a Gen Z amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker named Darby Hart (Emma Corrin). In the new limited series, Darby and eight other guests are invited by a reclusive billionaire (Clive Owen) to participate in a retreat at a remote and dazzling location. When one of the other guests is found dead, Darby must put to use all of her combined skills to prove it was in fact murder, all against a tide of competing interests and before the killer takes another life.

Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (Premieres November 15)

The story of how Ross Brawn, in 2009, competing in the most expensive and technologically advanced racing series, made the impossible happen; his understaffed, underfinanced and independent team won the World Championship.

Drive with Swizz Beats (Premieres November 16)

Drive with Swizz Beatz features the 44-year-old and his son, Nasir Dean (also known as Note Mercato) visiting various destinations and learning about the area’s distinctive car culture. The duo brings together two otherwise disparate car clubs over a shared love of all things automotive and an appreciation for what it’s like to beat the odds through sheer drive alone.

The Great Christmas Light Fight, Season 10 (Premieres November 22)

Carter Oosterhouse and Taniya Nayak judge elaborate Christmas displays created by families across the country. Each episode features the holiday home transformations of four families that were selected through a nationwide search based on past elaborate Christmas light displays, choreography, and extravagant designs as they compete to deck their homes out in the ultimate show of Christmas spirit.

American Horror Stories, Season 3 (Premieres November 29)

American Horror Stories is an anthology series featuring a different horror story in each episode and it is a spin-off of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning hit anthology series American Horror Story.  

Hayu Canada

The Real Housewives of Miami, Season 6 (Premieres November 1)

The Real Housewives of Miami returns to Hayu and the drama on South Beach is hotter than ever. This season, shocking health and relationship revelations bring some friendships closer than ever while tearing others apart.

The Real Housewives of Potomac, Season 8 (Premieres November 5)

New dynamics and different vibes come into play as The Real Housewives of Potomac returns for season eight. Returning this season are Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Wendy Osefo and Mia Thornton. There’s a new housewife in Potomac and she’s here to challenge the grande dame title. Nneka Ihim is a first-generation Nigerian- American from a well-to-do family. She’s a successful lawyer, the daughter of a doctor and newly married to a physician, and she owns multiple homes, including a new multi million-dollar house in the heart of Potomac.

Married to Medicine, Season 10 (Premieres November 5)

The women of Married to Medicine are back and serving season 10 realness. The ladies are all looking to make a fresh start with new friendship dynamics and putting old rivalries to rest. Returning this season are Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Toya Bush Harris and Quad Webb. Phaedra Parks, Esq., has joined the cast and is ready to make her medicinal mark with a holistic wellness center. New cast member Lateasha Lunceford is the soon-to-be wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford. With wedding bells and baby talk on the horizon, will a 20-year age gap get in the way of their dreams? Dr. Alicia Egolum, a dentist and friend of Dr. Heavenly, is ready to make a career pivot to full-time motherhood.

BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen (Premieres November 7)

Hayu is bringing BravoCon to the screen with five special BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen episodes, streaming daily from Tuesday November 7. The special episodes include The Bravos - a night of glitz and glamour honouring Bravo’s most iconic stars with unforgettable awards - Dynamic Duos, Bravo’s Showgirls, The Reading Room and Charming House Rules.

Netflix Canada

Mysteries of the Faith (Premieres November 1)

Mysteries of the Faith is a sweeping docuseries exploring the secrets of Christianity’s most legendary artifacts. From the Veil of the Veronica to the Holy Nails, these cherished objects have mystified and inspired millions for centuries, but only a few have seen them up close and personal. Until now.

All the Light We Cannot See (Premieres November 2)

In the final days of WWII, the paths of a blind French girl and a German soldier collide in a story of the extraordinary power of human connection. Directed by Shawn Levy and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.

Cigarette Girl (Premieres November 2)

A gifted artisan's journey of love and self-discovery unfolds as she defies tradition within Indonesia's clove cigarette industry in the 1960s.

NYAD (Premieres November 3)

NYAD tells the remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida.

Selling Sunset, Season 7 (Premieres November 3)

Set in the world of LA’s high-end real estate, Selling Sunset follows the city's most successful female realtors who all work under the same roof at The Oppenheim Group, the #1 agency in the Hollywood Hills and the Sunset Strip. They work hard and play harder, as they compete with the cutthroat LA market... and each other.

Sly (Premieres November 3)

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

The Improv: 60 and Still Standing (Premieres November 7)

The Improv turns 60 with original performances from today's most celebrated artists and biggest concert acts, along with exclusive and rarely seen moments from one of the largest comedy archives. It's a one-night event to honor artists who defined comedy and culture for decades... all while standing in front of a simple brick wall. 

The Billionaire, the Butler and the Boyfriend (Premieres November 8)

How did a conflict between the world's wealthiest woman and her daughter spiral into national scandal? This riveting docuseries tells the whole story.

Escaping Twin Flames (Premieres November 8)

In our digital era, why not turn to the internet to find your soulmate? Enter Jeff and Shaleia, the leaders of Twin Flames Universe who sell online classes that guarantee harmonious union with your destined partner. From the Emmy-nominated filmmaking team behind Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, comes Escaping Twin Flames, a three-part documentary series that pulls back the veil on Twin Flames Universe, a controversial online community that preys on people looking for love.

How to Become a Mob Boss (Premieres November 14)

Narrator Peter Dinklage guides you through this darkly satirical how-to guide that explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses - from Al Capone to Pablo Escobar - and their tactics for success.

Matt Rife: Natural Selection (Premieres November 15)

A new stand-up special from comedian Matt Rife.

The Crown: Season 6, Part 1 (Premieres November 16)

Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her legacy and lineage as Diana dazzles the public in the final weeks of her life and the monarchy faces a reckoning.

The Dads (Premieres November 17)

In this gentle meditation on fatherhood, brotherhood and manhood, five fathers of trans children join Dennis Shepard – the father of slain gay college student Matthew Shepard – for a weekend fishing trip in rural Oklahoma. As the men cast their lines into the river, they find common ground across racial, geographical and generational lines: their unconditional love for their children.

Rustin (Premieres November 17)

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Premieres November 17)

Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated.

Leo (Premieres November 21)

Adam Sandler is a lizard named Leo in this coming-of-age musical comedy about the last year of elementary school as seen through the eyes of a class pet.

High on the Hog, Season 2 (Premieres November 22)

In season two of the immersive award-winning docu-series High on the Hog, host Stephen Satterfield travels across the United States to uncover how African-American cuisine has fueled social justice movements, transformed communities and awakened cultural creativity in America in powerful and lasting ways.

Squid Game: The Challenge (Premieres November 22)

456 real players will enter the competition show  in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.

Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife (Premieres November 29)

This shocking docuseries about one of the biggest frauds in modern medical history exposes a thoracic surgeon famous for  groundbreaking achievements in the field of regenerative medicine.

Family Switch (Premieres November 30)

Jess and Bill Walker are doing their best to keep their family connected as their children grow older, more independent, and more distant. When a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes the family to wake up to a full body switch, on the morning of the most important day of each of their lives, can the Walkers unite to land a promotion, college interview, record deal and soccer tryout? Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers and Brady Noon star in this family comedy directed by McG and based on the book Bedtime For Mommy by Amy Krouse-Rosenthal.

Prime Video

Invincible, Season 2 (Premieres November 3)

Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the story revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it. 

BTS: Yet to Come (Premieres November 9)

Experience the magic of the global pop icons’ historic concert performed in Busan, South Korea. As a part of Busan’s World Expo 2030 bid, the concert was held at the Asiad Main Stadium with approximately 50,000 people in attendance. BTS features RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook.

007: Road to a Million (Premieres November 10)

Nine pairs of everyday people are unleashed on an epic adventure through a series of James Bond-inspired challenges, to find questions hidden around the world, all for a shot at winning a life-changing £1,000,000 prize. The Controller (Brian Cox) is the on-screen mastermind behind the game, he dictates where the pairs go, and what they must do and sets their questions. He watches on from the shadows following the pair’s every move, reveling as his often merciless and punishing plans unfold in front of him. In total, The Controller has hidden 10 questions around the world for each pair, who each have a chance of winning £1,000,000.  Find them, answer them, win 1,000,000…But it won’t be that easy!

Trevor Wallace: Pterodactyl, Season 1 (Premieres November 14)

In his first stand-up special, he introduces you to the real-life characters he’s come face-to-face with, tune in as Wallace navigates male birth control, smoking oregano, his unique birds-and-the-bees talk, experiencing his first Buc-ee’s, the red flags of dating, and the worst thing you could ever order on a date.

Ex-Mas (Premieres November 17)

Coming home for the holidays is never a dull experience, especially not for Graham (Robbie Amell) and Ali (Leighton Meester).  When Graham decides to surprise his family by travelling home for Christmas, he is shocked to discover them already celebrating with an unexpected guest of honor— Ali, who also happens to be his ex-fiancée. The two exes battle it out to see who the family will pick to stay through Christmas Day, and who must go. Let the hilarious holiday chaos begin!

Twin Love (Premieres November 17)

Hosted by TV personalities Brie and Nikki Garcia, Twin Love is a social dating experiment that explores the love lives of identical twins. Ten sets of twins will be split up and placed into two houses of "identical" casts, where they'll begin a unique and compelling search for love. With double the fun and drama, the series will discover if their inherent similarities extend to their romantic desires. When separated from their twin brothers and sisters—some for the first time ever—will they pursue the same identical partners? Or will their choices be dramatically different?

Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story (Premieres November 17)

An intimate portrait of Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn't always include him.

Bottoms (Premieres November 21)

Two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation.