Netflix is easing into cosy season this November. A returning spy thriller, the first holiday film of the year, and a few classics worth a rewatch lead the way. Here are 10 picks, streaming now or arriving this month.
1. Black Doves- Season 2 (Spy Thriller Series)
Keira Knightley returns as Helen, a spy with a double life. Season 2 brings political danger for Helen, legal trouble for Sam (Ben Whishaw), and a fresh conspiracy to untangle. Sarah Lancashire also returns, and Neve Campbell joins the cast. Furthermore, six episodes make this an easy weekend binge.
Best for- spy thriller fans and anyone who wants a sharp, stylish binge. Start with Season 1 if you missed it.
2. A Dog’s Perfect Christmas (Holiday Comedy-Drama)
Netflix kicks off its 2026 holiday slate with this one. A medical emergency pulls the Goss family apart. Winstead, a senior basset hound, sets out to bring his humans back together before Christmas Eve. Milo Ventimiglia, Dennis Quaid, Mary Steenburgen, and Jennifer Tilly star. Moreover, it comes from W. Bruce Cameron, the author behind A Dog’s Purpose.
Best for- dog lovers, cosy family nights, and anyone ready to start the holiday season early.
3. Steps (Animated Family Comedy)
Cinderella’s story goes sideways in this offbeat animated action-comedy. Lilith, Cinderella’s “evil” stepsister (voiced by Ali Wong), steals the Fairy Godmother’s wand and shatters the fairy tale. The voice cast also includes Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Bette Midler, Nikki Glaser, Daniel Radcliffe, and Peter Dinklage.
Best for- families, fairy-tale fans, and anyone who enjoys a fresh spin on a classic story.
4. The Empress- Season 3 (Historical Drama Series)
The German-language royal drama returns this Thursday for its last season. The series follows Empress Elisabeth of Austria and the power struggles around her. Furthermore, the first two seasons make a tidy binge before the ending lands.
Best for- fans of lavish period drama and royal intrigue.
5. Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike (Comedy Special)
The heavyweight legend trades jabs for jokes in a one-man stage show. Netflix filmed it at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Expect outrageous stories, personal reflections, and no filter.
Best for- comedy fans and anyone curious about Tyson’s lighter, more unguarded side.
6. Taken: Natalee Holloway (True Crime Documentary)
This Netflix documentary revisits the case of Natalee Holloway, the American teenager who vanished on a 2005 trip to Aruba. The story has stayed in the headlines for two decades.
Best for- true crime viewers who want a serious, sobering watch. It is not a light evening pick.
7. Will Trent- Seasons 1-4 (Crime Drama Series)
All four seasons of the ABC procedural, based on Karin Slaughter’s novels, now stream on Netflix. Ramón Rodríguez plays Will Trent, a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent who cracks cases that stump everyone else. Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, and Jake McLaughlin co-star. Moreover, Season 5 returns on ABC in early 2027, so now is the ideal time to catch up.
Best for- procedural fans and anyone who wants a comfort crime binge.
8. Whiplash (Music Drama)
Miles Teller plays an ambitious young jazz drummer. J.K. Simmons plays the ruthless conductor who pushes him to the breaking point. Simmons won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for the role. Damien Chazelle’s 2014 drama builds to one of the most thrilling final scenes of the decade.
Best for- viewers who love intense, character-driven drama and great music.
9. Stand by Me (Coming-of-Age Drama)
Four friends in 1959 Oregon set off on a long walk to find a missing boy’s body. Rob Reiner’s 1986 classic comes from a Stephen King novella and still hits hard. It is funny, tender, and quietly heartbreaking.
Best for- a nostalgic, bittersweet watch on a quiet evening.
10. Weekend at Bernie’s (Comedy)
Two junior executives find their boss dead before a big weekend. So they pretend he is alive. The 1989 comedy leans fully into its absurd premise, and it earns its cult status.
Best for- a silly, low-effort comedy night when you want zero homework.
