The best new TV series and films to watch on Netflix in November, including the return of Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw in hit spy thriller Black Doves

Updated: 11:53 EDT, 2 November 2026 There’s plenty of variety coming to Netflix this November, from gripping true-crime documentaries and new dramas to the return of some familiar faces. Whether you’re in the mood for a twisty thriller, a fascinating real-life story or something a little more festive as Christmas approaches, there’s a good mix of new releases to choose from. With several much-loved series returning alongside a host of new titles, here’s what’s coming to Netflix this month.Taken: Natalee Holloway – November 4 Taken: Natalee Holloway arrives on Netflix on 4 NovemberThe disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway made headlines around the world in 2005, after the 18-year-old vanished during a school graduation trip to Aruba. Now, more than 20 years later, her mother Beth is ready to tell the story in full. This three-part true-crime documentary features exclusive interviews with Beth and those who were with Natalee before she disappeared, revisiting the case, the international investigation and one mother’s tireless fight for answers.Black Doves (Season 2) – November 5 Season 2 of Black Doves arrives on Netflix on 5 NovemberKeira Knightley and Ben Whishaw are back for another round of espionage, double-crossing and very complicated friendships. Knightley reprises her role as Helen, a spy secretly passing government secrets to the mysterious Black Doves organisation, while Whishaw returns as her old friend Sam, a former hit man. With Helen’s husband Wallace (Andrew Buchan) preparing to become Prime Minister and her own position within the organisation under threat, the pair find themselves caught up in another dangerous conspiracy. Sarah Lancashire also returns, with Ambika Mod and Neve Campbell joining the cast.Avedon – November 11 Avedon arrives on Netflix on 11 NovemberFashion and photography fans will want to add this documentary to their list. Directed by Ron Howard, Avedon explores the life and work of legendary American photographer Richard Avedon, whose portraits of everyone from world leaders to Hollywood stars and supermodels helped shape visual culture. Drawing on never-before-seen footage, personal archives and interviews with his closest collaborators, the film looks back at the man behind some of the 20th century’s most iconic images and his lasting influence on photography.Guarding Stars – November 18 Guarding Stars arrives on Netflix on 18 NovemberA bodyguard, a Hollywood action star and a Christmas romance – this festive film has all the ingredients for a seasonal watch. Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester plays a no-nonsense bodyguard assigned to protect a charming action star, played by Jared Padalecki (Supernatural), over the holidays. But as sparks fly and secrets begin to unravel, the professional arrangement soon becomes a little more complicated. Andie MacDowell also stars in this festive romantic comedy, based on Katherine Center’s novel The Bodyguard.The Altruists – November 19 The Altruists arrives on Netflix on 19 NovemberThe extraordinary rise and spectacular fall of cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried and his former girlfriend Caroline Ellison is the subject of this eight-part drama. Anthony Boyle plays Bankman-Fried, while Julia Garner takes on the role of Ellison, as the pair attempt to revolutionise the global financial system through their cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. But their ambitions take a disastrous turn when they’re accused of stealing billions of dollars from customers, becoming two of the most notorious names in one of the biggest financial scandals in recent years.The Mosquito Bowl – November 25 The Mosquito Bowl arrives on Netflix on 25 NovemberNicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis star in this Second World War drama, directed by Peter Berg. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the four actors play America’s top college football stars, who put their promising sporting careers on hold to enlist in the Marines. As they prepare for the invasion of Okinawa, they take part in a legendary football game featuring some of the greatest players of their generation. For many, it would be the last game they ever played.The Hunting Wives (Season 2) – November 26 Season 2 of The Hunting Wives arrives on Netflix on 26 NovemberThe drama isn’t over for Sophie and Margo. Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman return for a second season of Netflix’s twisty thriller, picking up with the pair on decidedly frosty terms. But old secrets and new enemies soon bring the two women back together, as they find themselves caught up in another dangerous game. With new faces including John Stamos joining the cast, and more mystery, murder and complicated relationships in the mix, Sophie and Margo must work out whether they’re the ones calling the shots – or the ones being hunted.