2025 is finally winding down to a close, but TV never slows down. As people make preparations for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, there are plenty of new and old shows alike to watch, from network sitcoms to twisty streaming thrillers.
Easily the biggest show of the month, “Stranger Things” returns after three long years with its fifth and final season. The Netflix hit will premiere the day before Thanksgiving, and release in three batches across the rest of the year, on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Other returning shows to consider watching this month include Season 2 of Mike Schur and Ted Danson’s “A Man on the Inside,” as well as Season 2 of the Apple TV comedy series “Palm Royale” starring Kristen Wiig.
But for those looking for something new, there are a few buzzy and notable new TV shows and limited series beginning their run this November. Possibly the most exciting is “Pluribus,” an Apple TV series that marks Vince Gilligan’s first new project since the completion of the acclaimed “Better Call Saul” in 2020. The show’s premise is intentionally left vague in marketing. Still, it promises to follow a miserable woman who “must save the world from unhappiness.” The series reteams Gilligan with Rhea Seehorn after her breakout performance in “Better Call Saul.”
For another but radically different promising series debuting this month, there’s HBO’s “I Love L.A.,” created by “Bottoms” and “Shiva Baby” star Rachel Sennott. The series, pitched as a Gen Z answer to Lena Dunham’s “Girls,” follows a friend group of young people in the entertainment industry as they navigate Los Angeles, and also stars Josh Hutcherson, Odessa A’zion, Jordan Firstman, and True Whitaker.
If you’re looking for a limited series, Netflix has you covered, with shows ranging from historical dramas about political assassinations (“Death by Lightning”) to literary murder mysteries (“The Beast in Me”). Also on TV this month, there’s a new Ryan Murphy show — this time a legal drama! — starring Kim Kardashian, plus Sarah Snook’s return to TV after “Succession,” a new NBC sitcom, various animated series, and even a Ken Burns documentary.
Read on for the complete list of new TV series premiering in November.
“I Love L.A.” (November 2, HBO)
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After breaking out as an actor via her performances in “Shiva Baby,” “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” and “Bottoms,” Rachel Sennott is moving to TV. The comedian created and stars in “I Love L.A.,” a sitcom from HBO that asks the question: What if “Girls” was about zillennials? Sennott stars as a young woman living in Los Angeles with her boyfriend (Josh Hutcherson) while navigating her career and drama within her codependent friend group. Odessa A’zion, Jordan Firstman, and True Whitaker also star in the series, while Leighton Meester and Elijah Wood guest-star. The eight-episode first season airs weekly on Sundays through December 21.
“Robin Hood” (MGM+, November 2)
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John Glenn and Jonathan English created “Robin Hood,” a classical telling of the daring folklore heroes’ adventures and rebellion against the Norman invasion of England. Relative newcomer Jack Patton plays Robin Hood, while Sean Bean portrays his rival, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Lauren McQueen, Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty, Henry Rowley, and Connie Nielsen round out the cast for the series, which premieres on MGM+ weekly on Sundays.
“Crutch” (Paramount+, November 3)
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“Crutch” is a spinoff of the CBS sitcom “The Neighborhood,” which stars Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield as neighbors in a Los Angeles suburb. Tracy Morgan stars in the new series and will appear in an episode of “The Neighborhood’s” eighth season for a crossover. Jermaine Fowler, Kecia Lewis, Adrian Martinez, and Braxton Paul also star in the series, which will be released in its entirety on November 3.
“All’s Fair” (Hulu, November 4)
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Ryan Murphy’s latest series in his ever-expanding portfolio was co-created by his “Doctor Odyssey” collaborators Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken, and seems pitched on a similar level of glossy, frothy procedural fun as the ABC medical drama. Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Kim Kardashian lead the cast as a trio of lawyers who leave their male-run firm to start their own divorce practice. Joining them is regular Murphy player Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, and recent “One Battle After Another” breakout star Teyana Taylor. And, as to be expected by a Murphy show, there’s a lot of guest stars: Elizabeth Berkley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ed O’Neill, Brooke Shields, Rick Springfield, O-T Fagbenle, and Jessica Simpson, among others. The series will premiere its first three episodes on Hulu November 4, before weekly releases every Monday.
“All Her Fault” (Peacock, November 6)
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In the two years since “Succession” wrapped, Sarah Snook has kept busy, winning a Tony earlier this year for her performance in a one-woman version of “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Now, she’s returning to TV in the Peacock drama series “All Her Fault.” Based on a book by Andrea Mara, the show stars Snook as a mother whose son goes mysteriously missing after a playdate, sparking paranoia and suspicion among her and her loved ones. Jake Lacy plays Snook’s husband, while Abby Elliott, Dakota Fanning, Michael Peña, Sophia Lillis, and Jay Ellis round out the cast. The series, created by Meghan Gallagher, premieres four episodes on November 6, followed by weekly releases on subsequent Thursdays.
“Death By Lightning” (Netflix, November 6)
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November 6 is a big day for the Wambsgans-Roy family, as Matthew Macfadyen also has a new show coming out. In the Netflix limited series “Death By Lightning,” he plays Charles J. Guiteau, a mentally ill man who shot President James Garfield in July 1881, causing his death from infections related to the wounds two months later. The series, which will explore Garfield’s short six-month term before his death, stars Michael Shannon as the president, with Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford, Betty Gilpin, and Shea Whigham in supporting roles. The show, created by Mike Makowsky, is based on the 2011 nonfiction book “Destiny of the Republic” by Candice Millard.
“Pluribus” (Apple TV, November 7)
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Possibly the biggest new show of the month, “Pluribus” is creator Vince Gilligan’s long-awaited follow-up to “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.” Like those shows, it’s set in Albuquerque and features “Better Call Saul” breakout Rhea Seehorn in the lead role, but unlike those crime dramas, it tells a sci-fi mystery story. The plot details have been kept intentionally vague in marketing, but the series follows Seehorn as a miserable woman investigating a strange contagion that has turned the population of the city (and the world) unrelentingly happy. Karolina Wydra also stars in the series, which has received a two-season order from Apple TV.
“Stumble” (NBC, November 7)
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A mockumentary sitcom, NBC’s “Stumble” follows a junior college cheer squad headed by a coach (Jen Lyon) determined to win her 15th championship trophy. Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar, and Georgie Murphy round out the cast, while Kristin Chenoweth has a recurring role. The series was created by the sibling team of Liz and Jeff Astrof, and counts Monica Aldama — the coach featured in Netflix docuseries “Cheer” — as one of its producers.
“Bat-Fam” (Prime Video, November 10)
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A TV spinoff of the delightful animated holiday film “Merry Little Batmen,” “Bat-Fam” is a comedic and family-friendly take on the Batman formula, following the adventures of the Caped Crusader, his son Damian (or “Little Batman”), and various other allies living in Wayne Manor. The voice cast includes Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, Bobby Moynihan, Yonas Kibreab, Haley Tju, and London Hughes, and the series was developed by Mike Roth and Jase Ricci.
“The Beast in Me” (Netflix, November 13)
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Created by former “X-Files” writer Gabe Rotter, “The Beast in Me” stars Claire Danes as an acclaimed author struggling to return to her craft after the tragic death of her son. She finds unexpected inspiration from her next-door neighbor (Matthew Rhys), a real estate mogul once accused of murdering his wife, and begins investigating the cold case to uncover the truth. Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, and Jonathan Banks also star in the eight-episode limited series.
“Malice” (November 14, Prime Video)
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Created by British writer James Wood, “Malice” is a psychological thriller starring Jack Whitehall as a mysterious man who worms his way into serving as a nanny for a wealthy family in London, only to pit the clan against each other while plotting their downfall. David Duchovny and Carice van Houten also star in the series, which premieres in its entirety on November 14.
“The American Revolution” (November 16, PBS)
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The latest documentary series from the celebrated Ken Burns, “The American Revolution” is one of his most expansive, covering the history of America’s foundation and the resulting war for its independence. The documentary will run 12 hours, and air on PBS starting on November 16, with additional installments running throughout the rest of the week.
“The Mighty Nein” (November 19, Prime Video)
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A spinoff of the Amazon series “The Legend of Vox Machina,” “The Mighty Nein” is — like the original series — based on a “Dungeons & Dragons” campaign broadcast by the web series “Critical Role.” Set 20 years after “The Legend of Vox Machina” (which will return for two more seasons in 2026 and 2027), the series features most of the voice actors from the original show (including Laura Bailey, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O’Brien, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, and Matthew Mercer), alongside new cast member Lucy Liu.