November has lots of exciting telly, including the return of a beloved BBC drama in Shetland and a brand new Channel 4 series fronted by Dougray Scott. We are also counting down the days until The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is back on our screens, because who doesn’t love a bit of variety?
Here’s everything you’ll want to know about, and add to your watch list, over the next month.
BBC
Shetland
The BBC’s long-running crime drama returns for its 10th season, with DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) and DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh (Alison O’Donnell) back for a fresh batch of cases – and the synopsis has teased one that will uncover “dark secrets and terrible deeds at the heart of this close-knit community”.
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New episodes of Shetland will start airing on 5 November at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with season 10 set to have six parts.
BBC
Wild Cherry
Described by the BBC as “a coming-of-age drama for both mothers and daughters”, Wild Cherry will introduce us to super-mum Juliet (Eve Best) and business mogul Lorna (Carmen Ejogo) – with their teens Grace (Imogen Faires) and Allegra (Amelia May) accused of a shocking scandal at their exclusive private school.
The six-part drama has been created and written by Nicôle Lecky, who previously adapted her play into the BBC drama Mood.
Wild Cherry is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in November.
Sky
The Death of Bunny Munro
Matt Smith takes on the titular antihero in Sky’s The Death of Bunny Munro, the new drama based on a 2009 novel by Nick Cave. It follows a door-to-door salesman as he embarks on a road trip around England with his young son, following the tragic death of his wife.
Smith, perhaps best known for his roles across Doctor Who, House of the Dragon and The Crown, previously described the story as “a brilliant exploration of love, grief, and chaos”.
He also added that “at its heart” it is “a deep, difficult, and tender story about a father and son, coping with loss and change”.
The Death of Bunny Munro will air on Sky and NOW in the UK, premiering on 20 November.
Netflix
The Beast in Me
With Homeland boss Howard Gordon on board as showrunner, writer and executive producer, Netflix’s new psychological thriller also sees him reunited with Clare Danes. “She really has that uniquely rare ability to convey the most interior thoughts, and you know what’s going on inside her,” he told Tudum. “There’s a fierce intelligence, but there’s also her vulnerability. She really conveys that.”
The Beast in Me introduces acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (played by Danes), who is a shell of her former self after the tragic death of her young son. But when real estate mogul Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys) moves in next door, she’s inspired for the subject of a new book – he also happens to be a prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.
The Beast in Me will arrive on Netflix on 13 November.
netflix
Stranger Things
After years of waiting, fans are finally going to be able to tune in for the final instalment of Netflix’s breakout hit Stranger Things, with season five dropping in three parts. But how will this epic story conclude – and will Steve be okay? Fans have many theories, but we do know that our group of heroes – including Eleven, Mike, Dustin and Lucas – are out to try and finally end Vecna.
The synopsis adds: “As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.”
Stranger Things season 5 Part 1 will release on Netflix on 27 November in the UK.
Channel 4
Summerwater
A new drama from Channel 4, starring Dougray Scott (Crime, The Crow Girl, The Hack), Summerwater is set in a remote loch-side Scottish holiday park and will explore “simmering tensions” between those staying there.
The series, which has also teased a “devastating climax”, also stars Valene Kane (Blue Lights), Shirley Henderson (Dept. Q), Anna Próchniak (Showtrial, The Tattooist of Auschwitz), Arnas Fedaravičius (The Last Kingdom) and Gabriel Scott (Masters of the Air).
Summerwater is coming to Channel 4 in November.
MGM
Robin Hood
Set in 12th-century England, the new adaptation of the famous tale will once again centre on the “roguish outlaw hero” who stole money from the rich to give to the poor, only this telling of Robin Hood has promised to bring a “modern energy” to the classic story.
The synopsis has revealed a particular focus on the epic love story between Robin Hood and Marian, teasing: “Rob – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom.”
The titular character will be played by Jack Patten (NCIS: Sydney), while Lauren McQueen (Outlander: Blood of My Blood) will take on the role of Marian and Sean Bean will play the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Robin Hood will premiere on Prime Video, with an MGM+ subscription, in the UK on 2 November.
Channel 4
Trespasses
Based on the 2022 novel of the same name by Louise Kennedy, which was described as the “the most beautiful, devastating love story you’ll read this year”, Trespasses centres on the relationship between schoolteacher Cushla and a married man called Michael from Belfast.
The cast of the ’70s-set Channel 4 drama includes Gillian Anderson, who will play the mother of Cushla (Lola Petticrew takes on this role), while Michael is portrayed by The Gold’s Tom Cullen.
Trespasses will premiere on Channel 4 on 9 November.
Sky
All Her Fault
This new thriller starring Succession’s Sarah Snook has been highly anticipated, and fans in the UK will finally be able to watch it this November. Based on the novel by Andrea Mara, which has been described as “breathlessly twisty”, the story follows a mother who goes to collect her son from a playdate only to experience “every parent’s worst nightmare” when he is not there.
The exciting cast also boasts star Abby Elliott (The Bear) and Dakota Fanning (The Perfect Couple).
All Her Fault will release on Sky and streaming service NOW on 7 November in the UK.
Prime Video
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us
Prime Video’s hit teen romance drama is back for a whole new season, just in time to fill that Summer I Turned Pretty-shaped hole in our lives.
Based on the 2018 novel Save Me by Mona Kasten, the series is your classic enemies-to-lovers story, centred on the central character of Ruby Bell (played by Harriet Herbig-Matten).
We also already know that a third season is on the way, so now is the perfect time to discover this as your next binge-watch (if you aren’t already one of the fans that are hooked, that is).
Maxton Hall — The World Between Us season 2 starts streaming on 7 November on Prime Video.
Disney+
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Yes, the time for the long-awaited third season of the sensation that has become The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is finally upon us. We’ll return to the Utah-based drama of MomTok and the show’s cast members Taylor, Mikayla, Whitney, Demi, Layla Taylor, Jen, Mayci, Jessi and Miranda.
The trailer shows there’s still unfinished business following the events of last season. But, as is always the question, will MomTok survive this?
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 3 is coming to Disney+ on 13 November.
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TV Editor, Digital Spy Laura has been watching television for over 30 years and professionally writing about entertainment for almost 10 of those. Previously at LOOK and now heading up the TV desk at the UK’s biggest TV and movies site Digital Spy, Laura has helped steer conversations around some of the most popular shows on the box. Laura has appeared on Channel 5 News and radio to talk viewing habits and TV recommendations. As well as putting her nerd-level Buffy knowledge to good use during an IRL meet with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Laura also once had afternoon tea with One Direction, has sat around the fire pit of the Love Island villa, spoken to Sir David Attenborough about the world’s oceans and even interviewed Rylan from inside the Big Brother house (housemate status, forever pending).