It’s a busy week on your favorite streaming platforms, and there’s so much new content to dive into, you’ll be glad you have that giant bowl of candy left over from last weekend. Several streamers will see major premieres, such as Apple TV, which has every Vince Gilligan fan on pins and needles waiting for the showrunner’s new series *Pluribus*. There’s also a new Michael Shannon series on Netflix, as well as the highly anticipated *Frankenstein* reimagining by Guillermo del Toro. Plus, Hulu is playing host to a high-powered legal drama featuring a heavy-hitting cast of female leads. Oh, and I can’t forget the streaming premiere of Marvel’s First Family, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*.
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### 12. *Crutch*
A new CBS Original Comedy, *Crutch* is a half-hour, multi-camera sitcom about a Harlem shop owner and widower named Francois “Frank” Crutchfield (Tracy Morgan, of *The Last OG*). As an empty nester, his freedom is eradicated when his highbrow millennial son and free-spirited daughter move back home with grandkids in tow.
*Crutch* is also cousin to Calvin Butler from the show *The Neighborhood*, which is currently in its final season and recently featured the introduction of Morgan’s character. This means *Crutch* is set in the same universe and serves as a direct spin-off of *The Neighborhood*.
In case you’re wondering, Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) and wife Tina (Tichina Arnold), along with neighbor and very distant relative Dave (Max Greenfield), will guest star throughout the spin-off.
*Crutch* premiered November 3 on Paramount+. All eight episodes of season one are currently available.
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### 11. *Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things*
Comedian Leanne Morgan steps back on stage with fresh southern comedy in her new special *Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things*. In her second Netflix stand-up special, Morgan shares her uniquely southern points of view as she spills all the sweet tea about everything from family life and her newfound popularity to her first—and last-time—trying CBD.
These are the kinds of cheeky stories that make everyone giggle, and Morgan delivers plenty here.
*Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things* premiered November 4 on Netflix.
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### 10. *Squid Game: The Challenge* (Season Two)
Don’t move, *Squid Game* fans—the Emmy-nominated and BAFTA award-winning reality show it inspired is back with a gripping second season. *Squid Game: The Challenge* returns with 456 brand-new contestants, all competing for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
Expect a lot from season two, including shocking twists, never-before-seen games, and much higher stakes. As their strategies are put to the test, who will survive and claim the honey pot?
*Squid Game: The Challenge* (season two) premiered November 4 on Netflix. Remaining episodes will be released in batches on Tuesdays leading up to the season finale on November 18.
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### 9. *All’s Fair*
A Hulu Original drama series, *All’s Fair* follows a powerhouse team of female divorce attorneys who are as emotionally complicated as they are fierce and brilliant. They break away from their patriarchal-run law firm to build something bigger and bolder.
As they navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and ever-shifting alliances, they soon learn that change isn’t just about fighting for clients—it’s about confronting aggravated circumstances in their own lives.
They’re not here to play any kind of game—they’re here to change it.
The 10-episode series boasts performances from Glenn Close (*Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery*), Sarah Paulson (*American Horror Story*), Niecy Nash-Betts (*Reno 911!*), Naomi Watts (*The Watcher*), Teyana Taylor (*Straw*), and—wait for it—Kim Kardashian. No, I’m not kidding.
*All’s Fair* premiered its first three episodes on November 4 on Hulu. Remaining episodes will be released on Tuesdays until the season finale on December 23.
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### 8. *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*
It’s a big week for Disney+, which welcomed home Marvel’s First Family this week: *The Fantastic Four*. Making their MCU debut, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* is set in a 1960s-style alternative version of Earth, where the superhero team must use their combined skills to stop the rapidly approaching planet-eating villain Galactus (Ralph Ineson, of *Nosferatu*) from destroying their world.
The cast includes Pedro Pascal (*Eddington*) as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby (*The Crown*) as Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach (*The Bear*) as Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn (*Stranger Things*) as Johnny Storm.
*The Fantastic Four: First Steps* premiered November 5 on Disney+.
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### 7. *Alex vs. ARod*
If you’re interested in exploring the dualities of one of Major League Baseball’s most controversial figures, tune in for this HBO Original Documentary centered on Alex Rodriguez.
*Alex vs. ARod* tracks how the current businessman’s sports career exploded as he rose to athletic fame, then how it all came crashing down amid a major doping scandal. In January 2013, the Miami New Times published leaked documents from the Biogenesis of America clinic implicating Rodriguez and others in a doping scheme. A months-long investigation resulted in his suspension for 211 games, citing performance-enhancing drug use and attempts to obstruct justice.
*Alex vs. ARod* debuts November 6 on HBO Max. New episodes will be released weekly through November 20.
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### 6. *Death by Lightning*
Presenting the stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to reluctantly become America’s 20th president, *Death by Lightning* is a historical mini-drama based on Candice Millard’s *Destiny of the Republic*.
The four-episode limited series depicts Garfield’s presidency leading up to his assassination by Charles J. Guiteau, a former admirer. It features an impressive cast including Michael Shannon (*Waco: The Aftermath*) as James Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen (*Succession*) as Charles Guiteau.
Nick Offerman (*Parks and Recreation*), Betty Gilpin (*American Primeval*), Laura Marcus (*Bad Education*), Bradley Whitford (*The Handmaid’s Tale*), and Shea Whigham (*F1: The Movie*) also star.
*Death by Lightning* premieres November 6 on Netflix.
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### 5. *The Vince Staples Show* (Season Two)
A satirical comedy series from rapper and actor Vince Staples, *The Vince Staples Show* returns for another season of navigating the hilarious, often surreal challenges of everyday life.
In the wake of a family tragedy, Vince embarks on a journey in search of inner peace. The show is bizarre, funny, and full of hijinks that Staples claimed only a mother can love.
*The Vince Staples Show* (season two) premieres November 6 on Netflix.
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### 4. *All Her Fault*
A must-watch Peacock Original series, this mystery thriller promises lots of twists and thick tension. *All Her Fault* follows a mother whose life unravels when her son disappears after a playdate.
Based on the bestselling novel by Andrea Mara, the story begins when Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook, of *Succession*) goes to pick up her son, only to be greeted by a woman who doesn’t recognize her or her child.
As Marissa’s questions deepen, cracks appear in her family’s seemingly perfect world, threatening to shatter it. It is literally every parent’s worst nightmare.
*All Her Fault* premieres all eight episodes on November 6 on Peacock.
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### 3. *Pluribus*
Everyone has been waiting for the arrival of Apple TV’s *Pluribus*, and there’s a hot reason why. It comes from the famed mind behind *Breaking Bad* and *Better Call Saul*, Vince Gilligan.
Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this nine-episode genre-bending sci-fi series follows Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn, of *Better Call Saul*), an historical romance author who also happens to be the most miserable person on the planet.
When an unexplained virus spreads through the world’s population, transforming everyone into annoyingly happy optimists, Carol remains unscathed. As the sole voice of dissension, she finds herself stuck in a world desperate to understand and replicate her immunity.
As such, she’s tasked with saving the world from… total happiness.
I’ll bring the popcorn.
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Get ready to binge!
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