2025 has been a great year for entertainment. Even as we approach the end of the year, the steady stream of good shows coming to our screens continues to keep viewers hooked. Not sure what to watch? This month’s lineup has got you covered. First up, the long-awaited return of Stranger Things arrives on Netflix. The final season picks up a year after the previous one left off. As the anniversary of Will Byers’ disappearance draws near, the group once again faces a deadly new threat. Following that, Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein finally makes its debut. The sprawling epic follows Victor, a brilliant yet ego-driven scientist, as he sets out to bring new life into the world. The Creature that emerges forces both creator and audience to confront what it truly means to be human.
Revenge-themed K-dramas have dominated screens this year, and joining the impressive lineup is The Manipulated on Disney+. The series tells the story of Tae-joong, played by action veteran Ji Chang-wook, whose life is upended when he is wrongfully accused of a heinous crime and sent to prison. When he learns that everything was orchestrated by Yo-han, played by D.O. from EXO, he begins a relentless pursuit of revenge.
For something lighter, Netflix’s Dynamite Kiss offers a playful twist. It follows an employee who accidentally kisses her boss, causing him to fall for her—except he believes she’s married. Over on Disney+, Freakier Friday returns, with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their beloved roles. Fans of Seventeen can also look forward to the group’s new docuseries, capturing their tour journey and offering an intimate behind-the-scenes look as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.
Romance continues to make waves with Materialists on HBO Max, which follows a young matchmaker torn between the perfect match and an imperfect ex. Meanwhile, Maxton Hall returns for its second season, picking up as Ruby and James officially become a couple and navigate the challenges of their contrasting worlds. Rounding out the month is Pluribus on Apple TV+, a new series from the creators of Breaking Bad. Set in a utopian world, it follows the most miserable woman on Earth, promising a story as intriguing as it is unexpected.
Below, find our full curation of shows to watch this November—all available on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max and Apple TV+.
1 / 10
Stranger Things Season 5: Volume 1
One last adventure awaits as Stranger Things returns for its final season. Set in the fall of 1987 Hawkins, just after the opening of the Rifts, the group faces a singular mission: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished, leaving his plans and whereabouts a dangerous mystery. Their quest is made even more perilous as the government places the town under military quarantine and ramps up its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. With the anniversary of Will’s disappearance drawing near, a familiar and heavy dread settles over Hawkins.
Watch Stranger Things Season 5: Volume 1 on Netflix from 26 November.
2 / 10
Frankenstein
In this bold adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Guillermo Del Toro brings his signature visionary touch to the legendary classic. Oscar Isaac stars as Victor, the brilliant but egotistical scientist who dares to defy nature by creating a monstrous being, played by Jacob Elordi. Their fateful experiment sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to destroy them both. Touted as one of Del Toro’s most remarkable works, Frankenstein is a must-watch for anyone still savouring the thrills of the spooky season.
Watch Frankenstein on Netflix from 7 November.
3 / 10
The Manipulated
Some things in life just go perfectly together. Peanut butter and jelly. Cookies and milk. Ji Chang-wook in an action-packed drama. In this series, he stars as the mild-mannered Tae-joong, a man wrongfully imprisoned for a heinous crime. As he navigates the harsh realities of prison life, he uncovers that a mysterious figure named Yo-han orchestrated his downfall. Consumed by a desire for vengeance, Tae-joong sets out on a relentless quest to make Yo-han pay, blending high-stakes action with a deeply personal story of justice and retribution.
Watch The Manipulated on Disney+ from 5 November.
4 / 10
Dynamite Kiss
The office-romance trope has always sparked debate, but this drama takes it to a whole new level. Straight-laced, anti-romantic Ji-hyeok finds himself completely thrown off course when he accidentally kisses the bubbly Da-rim during a holiday in Jeju. Things only get more chaotic when Da-rim later ends up working under Ji-hyeok. The twist? Ji-hyeok is convinced Da-rim is married—setting the stage for a whirlwind of forbidden attraction that will hook viewers from the very first scene.
Watch Dynamite Kiss on Netflix from 12 November.
5 / 10
Seventeen: Our Chapter
Say the name, Seventeen! This upcoming docuseries dives deep into the group’s remarkable journey since their debut. Over the past decade, the 13-member act has become renowned for their self-producing reputation, taking full creative control of their songwriting, choreography and stage direction. The series promises heartfelt reflections and never before seen behind-the-scenes moments, capturing both the triumphs and challenges that have shaped their first ten years together. Fans can look forward to exclusive footage from milestone events such as the Right Here world tour, the Seventeen in Carat Land fan meeting, and the creative process behind their fifth studio album, Happy Burstday.
Watch Seventeen: Our Chapter on Disney+ from 7 November.
6 / 10
Freakier Friday
Blending heart, humour and a dash of spellbound magic, Disney’s Freakier Friday marks the next chapter for on-screen mother and daughter duo Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as the Coleman family’s story moves into a new generation. A throwback done right, Disney’s Freakier Friday is the perfect film for families to enjoy together—whether or not they’ve ever imagined swapping places or walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.
Watch Freakier Friday on Disney+ from 12 November.
7 / 10
Materialists
Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal in a love triangle—need we say more? Materialists poses the age-old question: should you marry for love, or for money? The story follows Lucy, a successful matchmaker who struggles to find the same luck in her own love life. At a client’s wedding, she meets Harry, a charming, wealthy gentleman who seems perfect in every way. But fate throws a twist when her ex, John, also shows up—and their chemistry is simply undeniable. Who will Lucy choose?
Watch Materialists on HBO Max from 7 November.
8 / 10
Dear X
X marks a spot, or in Baek A-jin’s case, a new victim. Based on a webtoon of the same name, this 12-episode romantic thriller sees Kim Yoo-jung playing the series’s protagonist as well as antagonist, as she fights to survive and thrive against the odds that life has dealt her since birth. To do so, A-jin relies on her own army of protectors (starring Kim-Young-dae and Kim Do-hoon), to which she holds in the palm of her hand. A new version of femme fatale; think manipulation, schemes and morally grey characters to devour with Dear X.
Watch Dear X on HBO Max now.
9 / 10
Maxton Hall Season 2
It’s back to school for season two of Maxton Hall. When we last left off, Ruby and James had finally gotten together, and Ruby’s Oxford dreams were within reach after acing her interview. But tragedy struck when James, who skipped his own interview, learned that his mother had died of a stroke. Grieving and angry after a fight with his father, he went to see Ruby but couldn’t bring himself to approach her. With heartbreak, ambition and unresolved feelings in the mix, season two has plenty to unpack.
Watch Maxton Hall Season 2 on Prime Video from 7 November.
10 / 10
Pluribus
From the creators of Breaking Bad, Pluribus offers a sharp, subversive twist on the utopian genre. The series follows Carol Sturka, a romance writer who finds herself the only person immune to a mysterious virus that transforms the rest of humanity into relentlessly cheerful and content citizens. As Carol struggles to make sense of her anger and isolation in a world of forced happiness, the show delivers a compelling exploration of individuality and the cost of true emotion.
Watch Pluribus on Apple TV from 7 November.
