16 Gripping films and TV shows to stream in November 2024

What better way to start the month than by getting stuck in with some entertaining watches? From the return of fan-favourite shows such as Arcane and Silo to the highly-anticipated series from the Dune IP, there is much to look forward to this month. Ahead, find our picks for the best films and TV shows to stream in November 2024.

Gangnam B-Side

When and where: 6 November 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You want to see a different side of Seoul

Starring: Joo Woojin, Ji Changwook, Ha Younkyoung, Kim Hyungseo

The seedy underbelly of Seoul is laid bare in this action thriller as a pariah detective is drawn back to the depraved world after his daughter’s friend goes missing. Going through shadowy alleyways and foggy basements, he must race to find the girl and save her from the dangers of drugs, exploitation, and more before it’s too late.

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Citadel: Honey Bunny

When and where: 7 November 2024 on Prime Video 

Watch if: You like the Citadel series

Starring: Varun Dhawan, Samantha, Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar

Born from the world of Citadel, this exhilarating and riveting spy thriller set against the vibrant tapestry of the ‘90s features high-octane action that will leave you at the edge of your seats. When stuntman Bunny recruits struggling actress Honey for a side gig, both are hurled into a world of action, espionage and betrayal. Years later, as their dangerous past catches up, the estranged pair reunite to protect their daughter Nadia.

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Mr Plankton

When and where: 8 November 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You want to find out if exes can be lovers again

Starring: Woo Dohwan, Lee Youmi, Oh Jungse, Kim Haesook

Plagued by misfortune all his life and believing he will die soon, Haejo embarks on a journey with his ex to find the identity of his biological father in what could be the last chapter of his life. The only problem? Haejo whisks his ex away on the day of her wedding, leaving her husband-to-be on a wild goose hunt to get her back in this romantic comedy series.

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The Fiery Priest Season 2

When and where: 8 November 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You’ve never seen a priest who prefers talking with his fists

Starring: Kim Namgil, Kim Sungkyun, Lee Hanee, Go Jun, Geum Saerok, Jeon Sungwoo

After five years, this popular Korean drama returns to the small screen featuring everybody’s favourite crime-fighting priest. Blessed with a fiery temper and exceptional fighting skills, Catholic priest Kim Haeil embarks on a mission to exact justice for his mentor who was brutally murdered. Teaming up with a detective and corrupt prosecutor, the man of faith will use his fists to ensure the perpetrators pay for their sins.

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Arcane: Season 2 

When and where: 9 November 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You’re ready for jaw-dropping animation

Taking the world by storm with its innovative animation style, season one of Arcane explored the origin story of two iconic League of Legends champions, Jinx and Vi, set in the utopian Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun. With alliances forged, allegiances smashed and new dangers emerging as the forces behind Piltover and Zaun collide, prepare for a visual spectacle that will inspire both glory and heartbreak. Tune in to the explosive conclusion as Act 2 premieres on 16 November and Act 3 on 23 November.

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Cross

When and where: 14 November 2024 on Prime Video

Watch if: You’re not one to say no to a gripping cat-and-mouse game

Starring: Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, Ryan Eggold

Based on author James Patterson’s iconic detective figure, Alex Cross, who was introduced in Along Came a Spider, Cross’s character comes to life once again in a powerful, enduring new story. Known for his exceptional ability to dig into the psyches of murderers, Cross meets his match as a sadistic serial killer runs rampant in the city. In this crime thriller, Cross will have to push his emotional and intellectual skills to the limit to face his most personal case yet.

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Silo Season 2

When and where: 15 November 2024 on AppleTV+

Watch if: You need answers from season one’s cliffhanger

Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Steve Zahn, Tim Robbins, Common, Harriet Walker, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Iain Glen

The global hit drama based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels returns for a second season as inhabitants living in underground silos begin to question what truly lies out there on the surface. In this new instalment, Juliette continues to seek answers about the mystery of the silos and the truth about the deadly world that lies outside.

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Asia

When and where: 17 November 2024 on BBC Player, Astro Ch 554 and UnifiTV 501

Watch if: You are thoroughly entertained by wildlife documentaries

Starring: David Attenborough

BBC has been known to produce some of the greatest nature documentaries that cover the wild and majestic expanse of our wonderful planet. If you think you’ve seen it all, think again. Filmed over four years, Asia will be the sole focus of BBC’s biggest natural history documentary this year for the very first time. From vast deserts, dense jungles and tropical seas, Asia will take you on a dazzling journey across Earth’s biggest continent into extraordinary locations featuring rare and diverse species in stunning detail.

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Dune: Prophecy

When and where: 19 November 2024 on HBO (Astro Ch 411 / Unifi TV 501) and Max

Watch if: You love all things Dune

Starring: Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Yerin Ha, Emma Canning, Tabu, Edward Davis, Sarah-Sofie Boussinina, JOsh Heuston

The Dune universe is about to get more expansive in this six-episode series based on Frank Herbert’s acclaimed science fiction series. Set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will come to be known as the Bene Gesserit. 

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A Man on the Inside

When and where: 21 November 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You’ve always wanted to be a secret agent

Starring: Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Lilah Richcreek Estrada

What do you do when you want to shake things up in your life? Answer an ad to become an amateur detective, of course! In this action comedy series, a widower and retired professor is hired by a private investigator to go undercover inside a San Francisco nursing home to solve a mysterious theft. Posing as a new resident, the retiree-turned-mole goes deep undercover and bonds with the senior living community and his daughter along the way.

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Blitz

When and where: 22 November 2024 on AppleTV+

Watch if: You enjoy historical fiction

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan, Paul Weller, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Alex Jennings

Blitz follows the epic journey of George, a nine-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita sends him to safety in the English countryside. Defiant and determined to return home to his mother and grandfather in East London, the young boy sets out on a journey, only to find himself in immense peril, while his mother desperately searches for her missing son.

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Spellbound

When and where: 22 November 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You want something sweet and heartfelt

When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess (voiced by Rachel Zegler) must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it’s too late. Follow the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria as she goes on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms everyone into creatures. 

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Love Your Enemy

When and where: 23 November 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: The star crossed-lovers trope is your favourite

Starring: Jung Yoomi, Ju Jihoon

Sharing the same birthday and name with someone can’t be fun—especially when you’re both born into rival families. Against all odds, Seok Jiwon and Yoon Jiwon fell in love with each other during their last summer in high school. However, their fiery romance soon turned into a bitter breakup over a misunderstanding. 18 years later, they find themselves in a new workplace together and old hatreds quickly resurface. Can the bickering pair resolve their feelings? As the saying goes, “There is a fine line between love and hate”…

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Bad Sisters Season 2

When and where: 23 November 2024 on AppleTV+

Watch if: You want to be kept guessing

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson

After the “accidental death” of Grace’s abusive husband, the close-knit Garvey sisters have moved on with their lives, hoping to put the chapter behind them. However, their two years of peace are shattered when past truths come to light and soon, the ladies are thrust back into the spotlight and under suspicion. With lies and secrets being told at every turn, the sisters must band together to work out who they can trust in this dark comedy thriller.

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The Trunk

When and where: 29 November 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You have opinions about marriage

Starring: Gong Yoo, Seo Hyunjin

A trunk washes up on shore and leads to the discovery of a secret marriage service. At the centre of the mystery is the strange marriage between a couple. Noh Inji is an employee at New Marriage who, despite having a “contract husband” every year, feels deeply alone. Meanwhile, Han Jeongwon ironically enters into a contract marriage with Noh in an ironic attempt to preserve his previous marriage. What exactly is the nature of their relationship? What is in the trunk that always accompanies Noh? 

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Interior Chinatown 

When and where: 29 November 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You’re done being an NPC in your own life

Starring: Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennett, Lisa Gilroy, Sullivan Jones, Archie Kao, Diana Lin

Based on Charles Yi’s 2020 novel of the same name, Interior Chinatown follows the story of Willis Wu, an Asian-American actor playing a background character in a police procedural. Unhappy and unfulfilled, he dreams of a world outside of the cliched stereotypes he has been boxed in. When he becomes a witness to a crime, Willis begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, his family’s buried history and finally finds out what it feels like to be in the spotlight.

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