Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in November.
This first part of the sixth and final season of The Crown debuts on Netflix in November. 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 first four episodes will be released on Thursday, November 16th, with the remaining sixth on Thursday, December 14th.
VIDEO: “The Crown” trailer
The 2021 Korean survival drama series Squid Game, where 456 financially strapped contestants competed in a series of deadly children’s games to win a increasingly large prize, was a huge hit for Netflix during the pandemic.
Instead of a second season, Netflix is releasing the reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge, where 456 real players compete in a series of games inspired by the original show for a prize of $4.56 million. Of course, the competitors eliminated in this series get to walk away from the game with their lives.
Squid Game: The Challenge premieres on Wednesday, November 22nd with new episodes released every week.
VIDEO: “Squid Game: The Challenge” trailer
Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning 2014 war novel by Anthony Doerr, the Netflix series All the Light We Cannot See tells the story of Marie-Laure Leblanc (Aria Mia Loberti), a blind French girl taking refuge with her father and reclusive uncle in St. Malo, France and Werner (Louis Hofmann), a brilliant teenager enlisted by Hitler’s regime with an expertise in radio repair. Together they share a secret connection that will become a beacon of light that leads them through the harrowing backdrop of World War II. The series comes to Netflix on Thursday, November 2.
VIDEO: “All the Light We Cannot See” trailer
The Netflix coming-of-age animated musical comedy Leo stars actor and comedian Adam Sandler as the jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo who has has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students, including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. The family-friendly film premieres on Netflix on Tuesday, November 21.
VIDEO: “Leo” trailer
Nyad is a biographical drama film that tells the 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 to swim 110 miles across the open ocean from Cuba to Florida. It was released in selected theatre on October 20 and will stream on Netflix on Friday, November 3rd.
Rustin is another biographical drama film, telling the story of American social activist Bayard Rustin who faced racism and homophobia as he helped change the course of civil rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington. The film will be released in selected theatres on November 3 before coming to Netflix on Friday, November 17th.
Netflix documentaries include Sly, which tells the story of Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone, who has entertained millions for nearly 50 years with iconic characters and blockbuster franchises from Rocky to Rambo to The Expendables. This retrospective documentary offers an intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor-writer-director-producer, paralleling his inspirational underdog story with the indelible characters he has brought to life. Sly debuts on Netflix on Friday, November 3rd.
VIDEO: “Sly” trailer
Oscar nominee Matthew Heineman’s documentary American Symphony follows celebrated musician Jon Batiste as he experiences his greatest professional success (he dominated the 2022 Grammys) at the same time his wife faces her greatest personal challenge (Suleika Jaouad is battling leukemia). The critically acclaimed film, which had its world premiere at the 48th Telluride Film Festival, debuts on Netflix on Thursday, November 29th.
Other Netflix films in November include Locked In (Nov. 1), The Killer (Nov. 10), The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive (Nov. 14), Best. Christmas. Ever! (Nov. 16), and Family Switch (Nov. 30). Other Netflix series in November include season seven of Selling Sunset (Nov. 3) and Obliterated and part two of season five of Virgin River (both on Nov. 30).
Theatrically released films coming to Netflix include A Knight’s Tale, The Addams Family, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and The Perfect Storm (all on Nov. 1), Chasing Liberty and The Great Wall (both on Nov. 7), Don’t Breathe, National Security, and Smile (all on Nov. 15), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Nov. 16), What a Girl Wants (Nov. 21), Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (Nov. 24), The Silencing (Nov. 29), and No Country for Old Men and Reasonable Doubt (both on Nov. 30).
VIDEO: New on Netflix Canada in November 2023
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in November by date, along with what’s leaving.
Coming in November (no release date specified)
- Elena Knows (Netflix film) – As her Parkinson’s disease progresses, a woman leads a relentless investigation into finding those responsible for the sudden death of her daughter.
- The Railway Men (Netflix series) – After a deadly gas leaks from a factory in Bhopal, brave railway workers risk their lives to save others in the face of an unspeakable disaster.
- Replacing Chef Chico (Netflix series) – When a head chef falls into a coma, it’s up to his devoted sous-chef to keep their Filipino fine dining restaurant from closing down.
Wednesday, November 1
- Hurricane Season (Netflix film) – When a group of kids finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town’s hidden secrets.
- Locked In (Netflix film) – A kindly nurse tries to unlock the secrets of a coma patient’s injuries — and discovers the bitter rivalry, infidelity, betrayal and murder behind them.
- Mysteries of the Faith (Netflix documentary) – 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.
- Nuovo Olimpo (Netflix film) – In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theatre turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.
- Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom (Netflix documentary) – Did Jens Soering murder his girlfriend’s parents in 1985 — or was she the killer? This docuseries digs into questions that still swirl around the case.
- Wingwomen (Netflix film) – Tired of life on the run, a pro thief decides to retire — but not before one easy last job with her partner in crime and a feisty new getaway driver.
- A Knight’s Tale
- The Addams Family
- Chained
- Dear Evan Hansen
- Love in the Wild: Season 1
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- New Amsterdam: Seasons 1-5
- Old
- The Perfect Storm
Thursday, November 2
- All the Light We Cannot See (Netflix series) – 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 (Netflix series) – A gifted artisan’s journey of love and self-discovery unfolds as she defies tradition within Indonesia’s clove cigarette industry in the 1960s.
- Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion (Netflix documentary) – From poverty to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia’s René Higuita, his revolutionary career and the birth of “The Scorpion.”
- Onimusha (Netflix anime) – With a demonic weapon in hand, a wandering swordsman-for-hire and a samurai brotherhood take on an uprising of the undead.
- Unicorn Academy (Netflix family) – When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.
Friday, November 3
- Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix anime) – Driven by a dream of revenge against the white father who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.
- Daily Dose of Sunshine (Netflix series) – A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, despite the challenges coming her way.
- Ferry: The Series (Netflix series) – Desperate for funds, Ferry Bouman stumbles upon a golden opportunity when a high-profile bust leaves a vacant position among Brabant’s top dealers.
- Nyad (Netflix film) – 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 (Netflix series) – 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 (Netflix documentary) – 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 Tailor: Season 3 (Netflix series) – Peyami’s feelings for Esvet intensify, forcing him to make the difficult choice between their love and his lifelong friendship with Dimitri.
- Vacaciones de verano (Netflix film) – When two friends lose their jobs and find gigs as children’s entertainers at a luxury hotel, they sneak in their kids to give them a summer vacation.
Tuesday, November 7
- Chasing Liberty
- Face Off: Seasons 4-5
- The Great Wall
- The Improv: 60 and Still Standing (Netflix comedy) – 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 honour artists who defined comedy and culture for decades… all while standing in front of a simple brick wall.
Wednesday, November 8
- The Billionaire, the Butler and the Boyfriend (Netflix documentary) – How did a conflict between the world’s wealthiest woman and her daughter spiral into national scandal? This riveting docuseries tells the whole story.
- The Claus Family 3 (Netflix film) – When the delivery of presents goes wrong and Grandpa Noël gets in trouble, siblings Jules and Noor must work together to save Christmas. Can they do it?
- Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld (Netflix documentary) – This documentary reveals how a group of hackers powered the darkest corners of the internet from a Cold War-era bunker in a quiet German tourist town.
- Escaping Twin Flames (Netflix documentary) – 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. With exclusive access to former members, the series reveals the horrifying stories of coercion and exploitation surrounding Twin Flames Universe – from encouraging stalking behaviour to manipulating gender identities. The series also documents the active efforts of family members to rescue their loved ones from Jeff and Shaleia’s web.
- Robbie Williams (Netflix documentary) – After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.
Thursday, November 9
- Akuma Kun (Netflix anime) – Akuma Kun, a boy raised by a demon, works with his half-human partner Mephisto III as paranormal investigators to solve various murder and mysteries.
- Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre (Netflix documentary) – Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA’s historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.
Friday, November 10
- At the Moment (Netflix series) – This anthology series set during the pandemic follows 10 unique love stories of passion and heartache.
- The Killer (Netflix film) – After a fateful near miss, an assassin battles his employers — and himself — on an international hunt for retribution he insists isn’t personal.
- Team Ninja Warrior: Season 2
Tuesday, November 14
- Criminal Code (Netflix series) – To crack the code of an investigation into a larger-than-life robbery, federal agents need to get creative.
- Dubai Bling: Season 2 (Netflix series) – New relationships, new love and plenty of new drama as Dubai’s favourite frenemies ball out and fall out in epic fashion.
- How to Become a Mob Boss (Netflix documentary) – 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.
- The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive (Netflix film) – This fall, in a clash of wheels and irons, stars of two Netflix sports series will face off in The Netflix Cup, Netflix’s first-ever live sports event featuring athletes from Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Full Swing. The Formula 1® drivers and PGA TOUR professionals will pair up to compete in a match play tournament at Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas, The Netflix Cup is set to stream live on Netflix beginning at 3p.m. PT / 6p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 14th.
- Suburræterna (Netflix series) – While chaos rules over Rome, established alliances are at risk as tensions rise with emerging clans. The world of “Suburra” takes a new turn.
Wednesday, November 15
- Don’t Breathe
- Feedback (PL) (Netflix series) – A former rock star with a faulty memory and a family in shambles, all due to his addiction problem, sets off on a frantic search to find his missing son.
- Matt Rife: Natural Selection (Netflix comedy) – A new stand-up special from comedian Matt Rife.
- Million Dollar Decorators: Season 1
- National Security
- Saving Hope: Seasons 1-5
- Smile
Thursday, November 16
- Best. Christmas. Ever! (Netflix film) – After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie’s life is too good to be true.
- The Crown: Season 6 Part 1 (Netflix series) – 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.
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife
- In Love and Deep Water (Netflix film) – Romance, mystery and mayhem unfolds aboard a luxury liner heading for the Aegean Sea when a butler and a passenger try to solve a baffling murder.
Friday, November 17
- All-Time High (Netflix film) – A con artist in dire need of cash and a woman with a crypto fortune hit it off. Is she the target of his dreams, or is the scammer about to get scammed?
- Believer 2 (Netflix film) – A determined detective continues his search for the truth behind Asia’s largest drug organization and its elusive boss he has unfinished business with.
- CoComelon Lane (Netflix family) – Join your favourite “CoComelon” characters on imaginative adventures as they explore feelings — and the world around them — in this story-driven series.
- The Dads (Netflix documentary) – 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.
- The Queenstown Kings (Netflix film) – After his father’s death, a washed-up soccer star returns to rural Queenstown and struggles to connect with his son, a promising player with big dreams.
- Rustin (Netflix film) – Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
- Sagrada Familia: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Haunted by the past, Gloria will stop at nothing to carve out a future for her family while new schemes and mysteries bubble up in the neighbourhood.
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix anime) – 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.
- Stamped from the Beginning (Netflix documentary) – Using innovative animation and expert insights, this documentary based on Ibram X. Kendi’s bestseller explores the history of racist ideas in America.
Monday, November 20
- Shahs of Sunset: Seasons 1-2
Tuesday, November 21
- American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story
- Leo (Netflix family) – 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.
- What a Girl Wants
Wednesday, November 22
- Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist (Netflix film) – When an up-and-coming stylist is found stabbed to death in his home, a young detective is given 20 days to solve the case. Inspired by true events.
- High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – 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 fuelled social justice movements, transformed communities and awakened cultural creativity in America in powerful and lasting ways.
- Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix series, new episodes released weekly through December 6) – 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.
Thursday, November 23
- My Daemon (Netflix anime) – To save his mother, a kind-hearted boy and his tiny daemon friend set out on a journey across post-apocalyptic Japan as dark forces close in.
- My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 6 (Netflix family) – Opaline has captured nearly all the power of Equestria, and time’s running out! Can the ponies team up with the dragons to save magic and restore peace?
Friday, November 24
- A Nearly Normal Family (Netflix series) – The world of a seemingly perfect family shatters when a shocking murder proves that they’re willing to make desperate moves to protect each other.
- Doi Boy (Netflix film) – A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client’s risky scheme that might lead to a better life.
- I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me (Netflix film) – A writer’s career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona.
- Last Call for Istanbul (Netflix film) – A chance meeting at the airport leads two married people to an unforgettable night full of excitement, desire, and temptation in New York City.
- My Demon (Netflix series) – Chaebol heiress Do Do Hee is an adversary to many, and Jung Koo Won is a powerful entity superior to humans. However, one day, Jung Koo Won loses his powers. Forced to collaborate with Do Do Hee to regain them, sparks of romance begin to fly between them as they embark on this journey together.
- Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
- Wedding Games (Netflix film) – When Alex and Eva choose to exchange vows at the very spot they first crossed paths, a series of hilarious missteps derails their journey to the altar.
Monday, November 27
- Go Dog Go: Season 4 (Netflix family) – Tag and her best friend Scooch love lending a paw to their friends around Pawston, whether it’s delivering cookie boxes or hosting the Dogcathalon!
Tuesday, November 28
- Comedy Royale (Netflix series) – Hand-picked by Korean comedy icons, five teams of rising comics battle for a chance to host in a Netflix show — delivering nonstop, zany laughter.
- Love Like a K-Drama (Netflix series) – Four actresses from Japan go to South Korea to audition and act alongside Korean actors for roles in a series of love stories. Will true romance follow?
- Onmyoji (Netflix anime) – In the gilded enclave of the imperial court, a gifted mystic befriends a brilliant musician, and together they solve cases rising from the demonic realm.
- Verified Stand-Up (Netflix comedy) – 10 comics. 10 sets. 1 show. Introducing: Verified Stand-Up, a new stand-up comedy series Filmed at Webster Hall in New York City, the series features 10 of the best comedians in the game: Asif Ali, Dulcé Sloan, Gianmarco Soresi, Isiah Kelly, Leslie Liao, Nimesh Patel, Robby Hoffman, Rosebud Baker, Sabrina Wu, and Vanessa Gonzalez. Over the course of two-episodes, discover your new favourite comedian.
Wednesday, November 29
- American Symphony (Netflix documentary) – Oscar nominee Matthew Heineman’s film follows celebrated musician Jon Batiste as he experiences his greatest professional success (he dominated the 2022 Grammys) at the same time his wife faces her greatest personal challenge (Suleika Jaouad is battling leukemia).
- Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife (Netflix documentary) – 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.
- The Silencing
Thursday, November 30
- The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (Netflix family) – Mr. Wolf and his crew of animal outlaws realize they’ll need to restore the city’s Christmas spirit to keep their annual holiday heist afloat.
- Family Switch (Netflix film) – 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.
- Hard Days (Netflix film) – Already running from a mess of problems, a desperate cop thinks he’s gotten away with a hit-and-run. But there was a witness, and they’ve got his number.
- No Country for Old Men
- Obliterated (Netflix series) – An elite special forces team must thwart a deadly threat in Las Vegas in this high-octane action-comedy series from the creators of “Cobra Kai.”
- Reasonable Doubt
- Virgin River: Season 5 Part 2 (Netflix series) – Mel adjusts to a different pace of life, Jack works to grow his business, and the town faces new threats as secrets begin to surface in Virgin River.
Leaving Netflix Canada in November
Sunday, November 5
- Sister, Sister: Seasons 1-6
Sunday, November 12
- Girlfriends: Seasons 1-8
Monday, November 13
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Sunday, November 19
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
- Moesha: Seasons 1-6
Thursday, November 30
- Mean Girls
All titles and dates are subject to change.
