It's second-to-last month of 2026, and with summer vibes come a fun new selection of TV shows, movies, and documentaries on Australia's best streaming services.
In this constantly updated guide, we aim to help any indecisive show or movie buff find quick, solid recommendations to remove the hassle of choosing. Our suggestions are based on solid data — specifically, streaming search trends and everyday reviews of what's new and popular — so we're in the know about what real people (a.k.a. you) are watching, reading, and chatting about.
November's fun-filled lineup includes the new Stan original series, Unskilled Adult, starring comedian Hamish Blake, and the return of The Hunting Wives for season two. Prime Video welcomes new limited series, Blade Runner 2099 and the third season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. HBO Max premieres new series, Adultery, and Binge welcomes the second season of The Office spin-off, The Paper.
Meanwhile, Netflix debuts the second season of Black Doves and a new film, Allen. Apple TV welcomes three new entries, including 12 12 12 and Being Heumann. And finally, Disney+ welcomes back Abbott Elementary for season six, alongside new seasons of All's Fair and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Enough with the fuss now — here are our What to Watch recommendations for November 2026, with a look at new and trending releases on Australia's major streaming platforms.
Black Doves (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes availableAs spy Helen (Keira Knightley) navigates life as the prime minister's wife and Sam faces a deadly ultimatum, an attack on Reed pulls them into a desperate hunt for answers.
All's Fair (Season 2) | Disney+ | New episodes weeklyWhen LA’s top divorce lawyer, Allura Grant (Kim Kardashian), lands in a legal battle of her own, she unites with her partners and best friends, Liberty Ronson (Naomi Watts) and Emerald Greene (Niecy Nash-Betts), to fight back and settle a score ten years in the making.
The Assassin (Season 2) | Stan | All episodes availableThe estranged mother-and-son duo return to take on the criminal underworld in the new season of the Stan Original The Assassin. Hitwoman Julie (Keeley Hawes) and Edward (Freddie Highmore) reluctantly team up once again when Edward’s dream honeymoon with Kayla (Shalom Brune-Franklin) is hijacked by a mysterious new threat.
Plunged back into a world of international crime, kidnapping, and high-speed car chases, they’ll have to take down Spain’s corrupt underworld to survive the job and repair an already fragile relationship — and hopefully not kill each other first.
The Body | November 11 | Netflix | All episodes availableOn Halloween night, an all-girls dance squad tumbles into Catholic guilt, unholy desires and ghostly visions when an initiation goes to hell.
Rivals (Season 3) | November 11 | Disney+ | Triple episode premiere, then new episodes weeklyIn season three of Rivals, Rutshire is rocked by tragedy, scandal, and betrayal as the battle between Venturer and Corinium reaches breaking point. As Tony Baddingham tightens his grip, leaks and buried secrets threaten to destroy families and careers.
Declan fights to save Venturer while Rupert confronts difficult truths about love and loyalty.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season 3) | November 11 | Prime Video | Double episode premiere, then new episodes weeklyIn season three, Middle-earth is at war. Five years have passed since the fall of Eregion. Sauron’s armies have marched…
