It’s November, which means two things: You never want to want a piece of candy corn again, and you are already figuring out how many slices of pumpkin pie you can have without feeling too guilty about your waistline.
Well, November has more in store for you besides food and regret; there’s also some really cool Netflix shows to watch! From a show about a real-life sports hero to a second season adapting one of the most successful video games of all time, these three shows are guaranteed to get your mind off your tummy … at least for a while.
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Arcane season 2 (November 9)
When it debuted in 2021, season 1 of Arcane caught many, including this writer, by surprise. No one expected a show derived from League of Legends to be so visually rich and complex. Arcane wasn’t just one of Netflix’s best animated efforts ever, it was also one of the best Netflix shows ever. That’s a tough act to follow, and now that it’s revealed the current season will also be its last, Arcane season 2 has to live up to a lot of expectations.
I’m not worried. For starters, the new season brings back several key creatives, including lead stars Hailee Steinfeld as Vi and Fallout‘s Ella Purnell as Jinx. Season 2 picks up after the explosive events of season 1’s finale after Jinx launches a stolen Hextech gemstone at the Piltover council. Jinx and Vi are still at odds with each other, but they may have to overcome their differences to make it out in one piece. The series will roll out in three chunks: first on November 6, then November 16, and concluding on November 23.
The Madness (November 28)
Don’t let the title fool you; The Madness isn’t a horror series, although it does depict people doing horrible things. Let me explain. All Muncie Daniels (The Color Purple‘s Colman Domingo) wants to do is write in peace. A longtime political pundit, Muncie travels to the Poconos to write the next great American novel. Instead, he finds only trouble.
A white supremacist has been murdered, and Muncie is the only witness. What makes things worse is that he’s seen as the prime suspect for the murder, and evades authorities to clear his name. Along the way, he’ll have to reconnect with estranged friends and family to bring the true killers to justice.
Senna (November 29)
If you don’t follow Formula 1 racing, chances are, the name “Senna” means nothing to you. That’s OK; I didn’t know much about him either until recently. Netflix aims to enlighten everyone with the upcoming release of the six-episode series Senna, which chronicles the dramatic rise and tragic end of Brazilian race car driver Ayrton Senna, who is thought by some to be the fastest driver of all time.
Ferrari‘s Gabriel Leone takes on the title role in a show that promises to showcase the drivers “journey of triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows, unveiling his personality and personal relationships.” The show begins with Senna’s move to England to advance his career and will depict everything up to his last race at the San Marino Grand Prix. It’s not a story everyone knows, so Senna should appeal to those looking for a real-life rags-to-riches tale featuring one of racing’s best competitors.