Netflix, like all top streaming services, never stops rolling out new content. That constant flow keeps things exciting, but also makes it tough to keep up. With so many shows and movies dropping every week, figuring out what’s actually worth watching can feel overwhelming.
If you’re curious about what’s new this November or just want a quick guide to the best recent releases, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve picked three standout additions that deserve a spot on your weekend watchlist: a tense mystery thriller, an action-packed drama perfect for “Squid Game” fans, and an informative documentary.
‘The Beast in Me’
Netflix’s headline release this week is undoubtedly “The Beast in Me,” a gripping mystery thriller that marks a reunion between Claire Danes and “Homeland” co-creator Howard Gordon, now serving as showrunner on this new original series. That pairing alone is enough to pique interest, but add in Matthew Rhys delivering a deliciously unsettling turn as a real-estate mogul who flickers between charm and menace, and it’s clear why “The Beast in Me” is already shaping up to be a major attention-grabber.
After the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has withdrawn from both her work and the world, stuck in grief and unable to write. Her routine changes when her new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Rhys), moves in, a wealthy real-estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Drawn in by the mystery surrounding him, Aggie impulsively agrees to write his biography. But the closer she gets, the more she realizes she’s become a part of a twisted psychological game.
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‘Last Samurai Standing’
Having already binge-watched the show, I can confidently say that “Last Samurai Standing” is one of the best series of 2025, and I’m really hoping it lands a spot in Netflix’s top 10. This Japanese action-thriller has shades of both “Squid Game” and “Shogun,” but it takes those familiar ideas and spins them into something totally its own. The fight sequences are a blast to watch, and the show features some of the most impressive camerawork I’ve seen in a long time.
Set in 1878 during Japan’s Meiji era, “Last Samurai Standing” follows Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada), a once-proud samurai struggling to survive in a rapidly changing world. Desperate to save his sick wife and child, he enters a brutal survival game called the Kodoku, where 292 former warriors compete in a deadly contest. Each fighter carries a wooden tag, and to survive, they must steal their rivals’ tags while making their way from Kyoto to Tokyo, where an enormous prize of 100 billion yen awaits.
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‘Marines’
Currently holding strong in Netflix’s top 10 list is “Marines,” a documentary that follows members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as they undergo intense training. While it isn’t intended as a deep critique of the U.S. military branch often first sent into combat, the series offers a fascinating look at the inner workings of a unit most viewers likely didn’t even know existed.
“Marines” is a four-part documentary series that follows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), the U.S. Marine Corps’ rapid‑response “force in readiness” across the Pacific. The series gives rare, front-line access to real Marines as they go through demanding preparation, face live-fire certification exercises, and grapple with the emotional toll of deployment. From young machine gunners to officers and snipers, it captures the camaraderie, the pressure, and the raw reality of life at sea.
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