7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 1)
The Diplomat season 2 and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place lead this week’s streaming suggestions
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The first weekend of November has arrived, and there’s a pleasing mix of genre-specificnew moviesand shows to enjoy on the world’sbest streaming services.
The return ofThe DiplomatonNetflixnotwithstanding, this week’s offerings aren’t as headline-grabbing as they have been recently. Nonetheless, that means you’ll have to leave your streaming comfort zone and sample something entirely new, which is always worth doing if you ask us.
Anyway, these are the seven biggest new TV series and films worth watching before the working week starts up again. Enjoy!
The Diplomat season 2 (Netflix)
The Diplomatis one of thebest Netflix showsaround and its second chapter promises to be a gripping affair, withseason 2’s teaser trailer clearing up an important questionabout the show’s return.
Following last season’s explosive finale, Keri Russell’s Kate Wyler discovers that – spoilers! – the deadly explosion, which nearly killed her almost ex-husband Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), was an inside job directed by the British government. Kate goes on a mission to uncover the truth while trying to balance her fractured marriage, a complicated relationship with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), and a threatening visit from Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney).
The Diplomatis another addition to Netflix’s top-tier selection of political thrillers. With my personal favorite,The Night Agentseason 2, not returning until 2025,The Diplomatseason 2’s high-octane action and heart-pounding thrills is just what I need this weekend.
Grace Morris, entertainment writer
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Wizards Beyond Waverley Place (Disney Plus)
What better way to keep theHalloween Weekthrills going this weekend then to sit back with a returning Disney Channel Show filled with wizards and magic? The new fantasy seriesWizards Beyond Waverly Placehas nine episodes available to stream onDisney Plus– and it looks like perfect viewing for the entire family.
A sequel to the popular teen sitcomWizards of Waverly Placefrom the late 2000s, it sees David Henrie and Selena Gomez reprise their roles as siblings Justin and Alex Russo, who are now grown ups trying to lead a ‘mortal’ life. Well, that’s until Alex brings home Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), who’s in need of some magical help.
Will Justin be able to remember his magical training? Can he mentor the young wizard-in-training Billie while also keeping the future of the ‘Wizard World’ safe? There’s a ‘magical’ button below that’ll take you to Disney Plus to find out, so click it and see if it can conjure up a place on ourbest Disney Plus showslist.
Amelia Schwanke, senior entertainment editor
Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour (Netflix)
This one’s for all the fans that missed out on getting tickets to the ongoing concert tour of pop’s brightest new star: Olivia Rodrigo. When news first dropped that she was getting a larger-than-life Netflix spectacle similar to what we’ve seen with Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, TechRadar’s Rowan Davies couldn’t help but see it as another reminder offailing to score tickets to one of this year’s biggest tours.
Luckily, we can all now get a piece of the action from the sold out August 21 show in the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, asOlivia Rodrigo: Guts World Touris available to stream. Given its blinding success on the road, I’m going to go out on a whim and say that this is going to get a high enough rating from critics and, whisper it quietly, even qualify for ourbest Netflix moviesguide (check back soon).
Want to keep the party going after watching this one? I recommend thesefive favorite music movieswith over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes to stream next.
Amelia Schwanke, senior entertainment editor
Music by John Williams (Disney Plus)
No matter whether you’re a film fanatic or more of a casual moviegoer, you’ll have watched a movie whose music has been scored by the incomparable John Williams. Indeed, the legendary composer has written iconic soundtracks for beloved franchises includingStar Warsand Indiana Jones, as well as standalone flicks likeJaws,E.T,Schindler’s List,Superman: The Movie,JFK… the list goes on and on.
As a big fan of Williams' famous back catalog, then, this documentary celebrating the adored musician’s life and body of work is right up my alley. Featuring many of his most well-known pieces of music, as well as interviews with his closest collaborators (Steven Spielberg among them), industry titans, and other famous faces who’ve been touched by his artistry,Music By John Williamslooks like the kind of Disney Plus docufilm that’ll confirm my adoration for the man behind some of the movie industry’s most recognizable film scores.
Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Paris Has Fallen (Prime Video)
If one political thriller wasn’t enough for you this week,Paris Has FallenonPrime Videois also worth a gander. Gerard Butler introduced us to theHas Fallenblockbuster franchise in 2013 and now he’s taken a back step as an executive producer for this spin-off series set in the French capital.
Paris Has Fallenfollows French security officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) and British MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya), who join forces when a terrorist group attack a high-profile embassy reception, with the French Minister of Defence as their target. However, when things take a dark turn, Vincent and Zara soon discover that the plan goes far beyond than what they had imagined. Not only will I be watchingParis has Fallento see if Butler makes a cameo as Secret Service agent Mike Banning from the original movies, but also to witness Arya as a hotshot super spy as she’s brilliant inThe Umbrella Academy. I’m not sure, though, if it’ll have enough about it to join ourbest Prime Video showslist.
Grace Morris, entertainment writer
Janet Planet (Max)
Whether itsmy favorite movie of the yearinI Saw the TV Glow,or other iconic modern horrors likeHereditaryorMidsommar.,Maxis home to many big A24 hits in the US. But, despite the fact they’ve made some of thebest horror movies, A24 is certainly not limited to one genre. The production company is just as good at dramas – andJanet Planetis among them.
The directorial debut for Annie Baker, the filmmaker has already made quite an impression with this coming-of-age drama about an 11-year-old girl called Lacy and her relationship with her mother Janet. These two powerful lead performances make it worthy of a recommendation, and the slower pace does not take away from its quality. If anything, it elevates it. Don’t be shocked if it winds up on ourbest Max movieslist.
Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer
You Would Do It, Too (Apple TV Plus)
I’ve devoured many of the bestApple TV Plus showsby this point, butApple’s streamer continues to impress me with its unique, fresh offerings. Indeed, while I’ve never been more impatient for a series to return thanSeveranceseason 2, I increasingly find myself spending a lot of time watching other TV Originals on the platform.
The arrival ofYou Would Do It Too,a gripping new eight-part series that sees a bus hijacked by three robbers who end up dead before they can get away, prompting detectives and former lovers to try to uncover the truth behind the six witnesses' inconsistent timelines, may be next on my to-do list. Since they can’t interrogate the robbers themselves, they have to rely entirely on eyewitness statements. So, what’s the truth and will we ever find out? I can’t wait to find out.
Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer
For more streaming recommendations, read our guides on thebest Disney Plus movies,best Hulu shows,best Paramount Plus movies, andbest Max shows.
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