The period after Halloween and Bonfire Night but before Christmas can be a confusing time. Indeed, the age-old question of when to start celebrating Christmas will begin to crop up every so often – and with seemingly nothing to do before December begins, it can feel like we’re just waiting around for something exciting to happen.

But no fear: Netflix has swooped in to save the day, and November is possibly shaping up to be the most exciting month on the platform in 2019.

Obviously, taking centre stage on Netflix this month is the return of The Crown, which sees Olivia Colman take centre stage as the Queen with Helena Bonham Carter appearing as Princess Margaret. And even if you’re not a fan of the period drama, Netflix has got some treats in store for you, too: Queer Eye is returning for a special series from Japan, and Atypical is coming back for our viewing pleasure.

This useful guide to all the best new content arriving on the platform in November is sure to get you excited for the month ahead: whether you want a new TV show to binge watch, an early festive film to enjoy or a one-off documentary special, we’ve got you covered.

We’ll be updating this story throughout the month as new projects and release dates are announced, so make sure to watch this space. 

Atypical Season 3

Cast: Keir Gilchrist, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport and Sara Gilbert.

What is Atypical season three about?

Atypical follows the story of the Gardener family: Sam, a teenage boy on the autism spectrum; Casey, his protective older sister; and their parents, Elsa and Doug.

Following the advice of his therapist, at the end of season two Sam applied to university and got accepted on to a scientific illustration course, so season three will see him adapt to the realities of college life. On the flip side, season two ended with Casey wrestling some romantic feelings for a new school friend, despite her ongoing relationship with her boyfriend Evan.

When will Atypical season three be released on Netflix? 

The full series will be released on 1 November.

Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!

Cast: Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, Kiko Mizuhara and Naomi Watanabe.

What is Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! about?

This special series of the much-loved Queer Eye will see the Fab Five bring their expertise to Tokyo and learn more about Japanese cuisine, culture, design, grooming and fashion firsthand.

When will Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! be released on Netflix?

The full series will be released on 1 November.

The Crown Season 3

Cast: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Watkins, Erin Doherty and Josh O’Connor.

What is The Crown season three about?

The third and fourth series of the show will span the years 1964-76, and will feature the breakdown of the marriage between Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdown. The relationship between Charles and Camilla will also feature in this season too, moving away from the focus on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip in the first two seasons.

There will also be an episode which features the Apollo 11 moon landings, which will document how Prince Phillip reacted.

When will The Crown season three be released on Netflix?

The full series will be released on 17 November.

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings

Cast (episode one): Julianne Hough, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Dallas Roberts.

What is Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings about?

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings is an anthology series which tells the stories behind some of Parton’s most popular music. Each of the eight episodes will track the stories, memories and inspiration behind one of Parton’s hit songs, from Jolene to Cracker Jack.

When will Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings be released on Netflix?

The full series will be released on 22 November.

The King

Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Robert Pattinson, Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn and Lily-Rose Depp.

What is The King about?

The King follows the story of Hal (Timothée Chalamet), the reluctant heir to the English throne, who has chosen to leave royal life behind and live among the normal people. However, when his father dies, the young prince is forced to take on the throne and manage everything he’s been trying to avoid.

When will The King be released on Netflix?

The film will be released on 1 November.

The Knight Before Christmas

Cast:  Vanessa Hudgens, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Josh Whitehouse.

What is The Knight Before Christmas about?

The Knight Before Christmas follows the story of a medieval English knight who is magically transported to modern day America, where he finds himself falling in love with a high school science teacher (Vanessa Hudgens) who is disillusioned by love.

When will The Knight Before Christmas be released on Netflix?

The film will be released on 21 November.

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