Netflix’s October-November Crossover: 63 Fresh Shows and Movies to Binge This Week (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)

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As October bows out and November struts in, Netflix is pulling out all the stops with a massive 63-title influx—43 of them dropping on Day 1 alone. We’re talking fantasy epics, high-stakes thrillers, reality drama that could make your family reunion look tame, and a dash of international flavor that’ll have you hitting “next episode” until sunrise. The crown jewel? The Witcher Season 4, where Liam Hemsworth finally steps into Henry Cavill’s boots as Geralt, sword and all. (Spoiler: It’s a smooth transition that feels like it’s always been this way.)

But it’s not all swords and spells. Colin Farrell’s gambling descent in Ballad of a Small Player promises twists sharper than a baccarat edge, while Selling Sunset Season 9 serves up LA real estate feuds with a side of Sofia Vergara’s cousin stirring the pot. For laughs, Mo Amer’s stand-up special dives into Palestinian roots and TSA nightmares, and if you’re craving unhinged Aussie comedy, Son of a Donkey delivers kidney-stealing absurdity that’ll leave you questioning everything.

We’ve sifted through the slate to spotlight the seven absolute must-watches, followed by the full release rundown and a heads-up on what’s vanishing from your queue. If you’re already mourning the end of October’s bangers (like the Bourne marathon), fear not—November’s got enough firepower to fill the void. For the full October rewind, check our guide to the month’s hits, including why that No. 1 rom-com has half the internet in stitches (and the other half canceling their exes).

Latest from Tom’s Guide: From The Diplomat Season 3’s diplomatic dust-ups to Nobody Wants This’ rom-com chaos, we’ve got your binge blueprint. And if you’re plotting a movie night, Love Con Revenge is the twisted revenge tale everyone’s rage-watching this weekend.

Our Top 7 Picks: The Can’t-Miss Drops

Buckle up—these aren’t just filler. They’re the ones that’ll dominate your “Continued Watching” row by Friday.

1. The Witcher: Season 4 (Oct. 30) If you’ve been mourning Henry Cavill’s exit since Season 3’s cliffhanger, dry those tears—Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt is here, and he’s not missing a beat. Picking up with the Continent in flames, our monster-slaying dad teams up with Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) to hunt down Ciri (Freya Allan), who’s gone full rogue with a bandit crew called “the Rats.” Expect broiling battles, moral gray areas, and enough political intrigue to make Game of Thrones feel like a town hall. Hemsworth channels that brooding intensity with a fresh edge, and the production values? Peak Netflix—sweeping forests, visceral VFX, and a score that hits like mead on a bad day. Early buzz calls it the series’ strongest since Season 1, with zero “recap fatigue.” Stream it starting October 30, and brace for the wait on Season 5’s finale.

Ballad of a Small Player (Oct. 29) Colin Farrell is back in brooding mode, and it’s a knockout. As Lord Doyle, a faded British gambler fleeing his demons to Macau’s neon-lit casinos, Farrell captures that intoxicating mix of desperation and delusion with every sweat-beaded glance. Tilda Swinton co-stars as a mysterious casino hostess who’s equal parts siren and shark, drawing him into a baccarat spiral that peels back layers of regret and redemption. Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), this isn’t your typical heist flick—it’s a slow-burn psychological dive into addiction’s velvet grip, laced with gorgeous cinematography that makes Macau feel like a fever dream. Critics are split (some call it “mesmerizingly uneven”), but Farrell’s performance alone is Oscar-bait. If you’ve ever chased a high you couldn’t afford, this one’s for you. Drops October 29—watch the trailer if you dare (but skip it for max impact).

Selling Sunset: Season 9 (Oct. 29) The O Group is back, and the LA skyline has never looked so toxic. This season cranks the drama to 11: exes resurface like bad spray tans, a brazen robbery rocks the brokerage, and new agent Sandra Vergara (Sofia’s cousin) walks in like she owns the place—immediately clashing with the old guard over commissions and couture. Expect catfights over $20 million listings, whispered betrayals in designer heels, and enough passive-aggressive voicemails to fill a podcast. It’s Bravo-level pettiness wrapped in Netflix gloss, with Bre Tiesi and Chelsea Lazkani trading barbs like it’s an Olympic sport. If Selling Sunset is your guilty pleasure (or therapeutic rage fuel), Season 9 delivers the messiest real estate rodeo yet. Premieres October 29—pop the rosé.

Son of a Donkey (Oct. 30) If Aussie comedy is your jam, buckle up for this feverish fever dream from the Superwog brothers. Theo’s day spirals when his prized car gets towed over a speed-camera rage ticket—cue a chase with his estranged dad, who’s hell-bent on stealing a kidney to “fix” his failing health. What starts as slapstick devolves into absurd family therapy, complete with kangaroo cameos and dialogue that lands like a stubbed toe. It’s unhinged in the best way: think Shameless meets The Hangover, but Down Under. YouTube fans of the Saiddens will eat it up, but newcomers might need the Superwog binge first (all seasons on Netflix). Stream October 30—warning: side stitches ahead.

Mo Amer: Wild World (Oct. 28) Mo Amer’s third Netflix special is a masterclass in raw, riotous truth-telling. The Palestinian-American comic unpacks his heritage with the precision of a surgeon and the timing of a sniper: from the chaos of his son’s birth to the absurdities of TSA pat-downs, all delivered with that signature mix of heart and heat. At 60 minutes, it’s tight, timely, and unapologetic—perfect if Mo the series hooked you on his refugee saga. Amer’s crowd work? Legendary. One-liners land like family jabs at dinner. If stand-up that punches up is your vibe, this is essential viewing. Hits October 28—grab popcorn, not grudges.

Nightmares of Nature: Lost in the Jungle (Oct. 28) Nature docs just got a horror upgrade. This four-parter (narrated by a chillingly calm voice—rumors say it’s a Maya Hawke ringer) turns the Amazon into a slasher flick: piranhas ambushing divers, jaguars stalking in the canopy, venomous frogs that make Arachnophobia look like a cartoon. Each 45-minute episode is a pulse-pounding blend of real footage, survivor tales, and “what if” simulations that’ll have you double-checking your tent zipper. It’s Planet Earth if David Attenborough went full Saw. For eco-thriller fans, it’s a must—beautifully shot, expertly paced, and guaranteed to make you hug your houseplant. Drops October 28—lights on recommended.

The Asset (Oct. 27) Subtitles? Worth it. This Danish crime thriller follows Tea (Clara Dessau), a sharp undercover agent posing as a jeweler to infiltrate a drug lord’s inner circle—starting with his wife. What begins as calculated charm spirals into moral quicksand: loyalties blur, betrayals brew, and one wrong word could end it all. It’s The Undercover meets Narcos, with taut pacing and a finale that’ll have you yelling at the screen. Danish noir at its grittiest—dark, dialogue-driven, and deliciously tense. Stream from October 27 if you crave edge-of-your-seat espionage.

The Full Lineup: Everything Dropping Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Netflix’s October-November pivot is stacked—63 titles, from bingeable series to one-off specials. Here’s the chronological breakdown (all times PT; check your region for tweaks).

October 27

• The Asset (DK) – Undercover thriller about an agent befriending a drug smuggler’s wife. Twisty, tense, and subtitle-savvy.
• Dark Winds Season 3 – Navajo cops unravel a double murder amid personal demons. Zahn McClarnon slays as always.
• Sliding Doors – That 1998 rom-com classic with Gwyneth Paltrow’s parallel lives. Nostalgia hit with a butterfly-effect twist.

October 28

• Babo: The Haftbefehl Story (DE) – Raw doc on German rap icon Haftbefehl’s rise from streets to stardom. Beats, betrayals, and brutal honesty.
• Mo Amer: Wild World – Stand-up fire on heritage, fatherhood, and airport absurdities. Amer’s timing is lethal.
• Nightmares of Nature: Lost in the Jungle – Jungle horrors from piranhas to parasites. Educational chills for the brave.

October 29

• Ballad of a Small Player (GB) – Farrell’s gambler unravels in Macau’s casinos. Berger’s direction turns vice into visual poetry.
• Rulers of Fortune (BR) – Rio’s gambling underworld swallows a young hustler whole. Gritty, glamorous, and gasp-inducing.
• Selling Sunset Season 9 – O Group’s LA empire cracks under robberies and rivalries. Vergara’s debut? Pure fire.

October 30

• Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (GB) – Wuornos doc tracing abuse to execution row. Chilling portrait of America’s rare female monster.
• Amsterdam Empire (NL) – Coffeeshop kingpin’s affair ignites a bitter revenge plot. Dutch drama with high-stakes betrayal.
• Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Will (MX) – Iconic singer’s life in rare footage and interviews. Heartbreak, hits, and hidden sides.
• Son of a Donkey (AU) – Father-son kidney heist comedy. Saidden brothers’ absurdity hits peak chaos.
• The Witcher Season 4 – Hemsworth’s Geralt hunts Ciri amid war. Epic, emotional, and everything fans craved.

October 31

• Bad Influencer (ZA) – Counterfeit bag queen teams with an influencer for a debt-dodging scheme. South African satire with style.
• Breathless Season 2 (ES) – Hospital privatization pushes staff to breaking points. Medical drama with ethical gut-punches.
• Rhythm + Flow France Season 4 (FR) – SCH vs. SDM in hip-hop battles. Freestyles, flames, and French flair.

November 1

• A Very Vintage Christmas – Festive rom-com with holiday hijinks and heart.
• Ace Ventura: Pet Detective – Carrey’s wild animal antics. ’90s comedy gold.
• Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls – Sequel shenanigans in the jungle.
• Baby Driver – Wright’s rhythmic heist masterpiece. Edgar’s beats still slap.
• Back to the Future trilogy – Time-travel trilogy eternal. McFly forever.
• Broadchurch Seasons 1-3 – Davidson’s coastal murder mystery. Slow-burn brilliance.
• Charlie’s Angels (2019) – Bosley reboot with Kravitz and Stewart. Action-packed girl power.
• Crazy Rich Asians – Singapore’s wedding of the century. Cultural rom-com royalty.
• Dear Santa – Holiday wishlist gone wrong. Festive fun.
• Doctor Sleep – King’s sequel to The Shining. Ewan’s haunted heroism.
• Don’t Worry Darling – Styles’ desert dystopia. Pugh owns the unease.
• Dr. Dolittle & Dr. Dolittle 2 – Murphy’s talking-animal romps. Family laughs.
• Elvis – Luhrmann’s rock ‘n’ roll biopic. Butler channels the King.
• Frances Ha – Gerwig’s black-and-white NYC dance. Indie charm overload.
• Game Night – Bateman’s chaotic board-game murder mystery. Comedy gold.
• Happy Christmas – Swinton’s indie holiday haze. Slice-of-life warmth.
• The Hangover trilogy – Vegas bachelor party apocalypse. Endless quotables.
• I Know What You Did Last Summer – ’90s slasher slaying teens. Campy thrills.
• In the Heights – Miranda’s Washington Heights musical. Lin-Manuel magic.
• Isn’t It Romantic – Rebel’s rom-com parody. Meta laughs.
• Judas and the Black Messiah – Kaluuya’s Panther power play. Powerful history.
• Just Mercy – Jordan’s wrongful conviction fight. Gripping true tale.
• The LEGO Movie 2 – Animated brick-built adventure. Meta mayhem.
• Life of the Party – Schumer’s college mom comedy. Feel-good fizz.
• The Little Things – Washington’s serial killer hunt. Slow-burn suspense.
• Merry Liddle Christmas – Holiday home reno rom-com. Cozy cheer.
• The Nun II – Conjuring spin-off scares. Valak’s return.
• Ocean’s 8 – All-female heist crew. Glam theft.
• Paddington 2 – Bear’s prison breakout. Wholesome whimsy.
• The Patriot – Gibson’s Revolutionary War epic. Battlefield bravery.
• Ready Player One – Spielberg’s VR treasure hunt. Nostalgia overload.
• Tenet – Nolan’s time-inverted spy thriller. Mind-bending mastery.
• This Is the End – Apocalyptic celeb comedy. End-times hilarity.
• Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas – Holiday hilarity with Madea. Family farce.
• The Way Back – Affleck’s basketball redemption. Court-side grit.
• Wonka – Chalamet’s chocolate factory origin. Sweet spectacle.

November 2

• King Richard – Smith’s Williams sisters biopic. Tennis triumph.
• The Outfit – Farrell’s tailor-trap thriller. Tense tailoring.

What’s Leaving Netflix: Last Chance to Stream (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)

Don’t sleep on these—Netflix’s churn is real. Queue ’em now:

Oct. 27

• The Bourne Identity/Supremacy/Ultimatum/Legacy – Damon’s spy saga quartet. Treadstone tension.

Nov. 1

• 47 Meters Down/Uncaged – Shark-infested dives. Underwater dread.
• Blow – Depp’s cocaine-fueled rise and fall. ’70s excess.
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Burton’s whimsical tour. Oompa-lumpa lore.
• Despicable Me/2 – Minions’ mischievous mayhem. Animated anarchy.
• Eat Pray Love – Roberts’ soul-searching sojourn. Eat, pray, binge.
• The Fast and the Furious franchise (1-6, Hobbs & Shaw) – Dom’s high-octane family. Rev your queues.
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Rooney’s epic skip day. Life moves pretty fast.
• Happy Gilmore – Sandler’s golfing rage. Happy chaos.
• Horrible Bosses – Aniston-led workplace revenge. Office outrage.
• Jurassic Park trilogy – Dino rampage classics. Extinction event.
• Minions – Yellow horde hijinks. Minion mania.
• Ride Along/2 – Ice Cube’s cop comedy duo. Buddy banter.
• She’s All That – ’90s makeover romance. Duckling to swan.
• Sherlock Holmes duo – Downey’s detective dazzle. Victorian vibes.
• Shrek quartet – Ogre’s fairy-tale subversion. All-star swamp.
• Six Feet Under Seasons 1-5 – Dysons’ death-defying drama. Final farewell.
• Starship Troopers – Verhoeven’s bug-blasting satire. War what is it good for?
• The Lost World: Jurassic Park – Dino sequel stomp.
• Thirteen – Teen rebellion raw.
• Total Recall – Arnie’s mind-bending Mars trip.
• Varsity Blues – Football fever dream.
• Weird Science – ’80s teen tech wish.
• Wet Hot American Summer – Camp comedy cult classic.
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory – Wilder’s golden ticket wonder.

Nov. 2

• The Family Business – Urban crime dynasty drama.
• White Collar – Deception and diamonds. Art thief charm.

Final Binge Notes

October’s exit packs a punch—Bourne’s gone, Shrek’s swamp dries up, and Six Feet Under buries its secrets. But November’s haul? A fantasy feast, thriller chills, and reality spice to tide you over. The Witcher‘s Hemsworth era kicks off the month strong, proving Netflix’s still got that Midas touch. What’s topping your watchlist? Hit the comments—we’re debating Farrell vs. Farrell in Ballad. For more, our October recap dives into the month’s sleeper hits like The Perfect Neighbor (that neighborly nightmare everyone’s whispering about). Happy streaming—may your queue be ever full.

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