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November TV Picks
A curated list of new TV shows premiering in November across various platforms including Paramount+, Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4.
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- What is Landman about?
- Landman, a drama loosely based on the Boomtown podcast, follows crisis executive Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) as he negotiates a land lease with a drug cartel amidst the chaos of Texas oil fields. The film features a star-studded cast, including Jon Hamm and Demi Moore, and explores the high-stakes race to exploit the Permian Basin.
- Describe the premise of Zombieverse.
- Zombieverse, season two of a South Korean reality show, places celebrities in a simulated zombie apocalypse where they must perform survival tasks. The show's immersive detail and the celebrities' serious approach make it ridiculously entertaining and engaging.
- What is the main focus of Our Oceans?
- Our Oceans is a five-part underwater documentary narrated by Barack Obama. While lacking some scientific rigor, it compensates with breathtaking footage of various marine life and underwater environments, offering a visually stunning exploration of the ocean's wonders.
- What is the central theme of A Man on the Inside?
- A Man on the Inside, a quirky comedy created by Michael Schur and starring Ted Danson, centers on a widower who goes undercover in a retirement community to investigate a jewelry theft. The film subtly explores themes of aging and loneliness.
- What is the setting and plot of Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions, a reimagining of the 1999 teen drama, follows the manipulative stepsiblings Caroline and Lucien as they navigate the power dynamics of an exclusive Washington D.C. college. The series offers a glamorous look at the lives of wealthy teenagers.