7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 1)
The Diplomat season 2 and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place lead this week's streaming suggestions
· TechRadarNews By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published 1 November 2024
The first weekend of November has arrived, and there's a pleasing mix of genre-specific new movies and shows to enjoy on the world's best streaming services.
The return of The Diplomat on Netflix notwithstanding, this week's offerings aren't as headline-grabbing as they have been recently. Nonetheless, that means you'll have to leave your streaming comfort zone and sample something entirely new, which is always worth doing if you ask us.
Anyway, these are the seven biggest new TV series and films worth watching before the working week starts up again. Enjoy!
The Diplomat season 2 (Netflix)
The Diplomat: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
The Diplomat is one of the best Netflix shows around and its second chapter promises to be a gripping affair, with season 2's teaser trailer clearing up an important question about the show's return.
Following last season's explosive finale, Keri Russell's Kate Wyler discovers that – spoilers! – the deadly explosion, which nearly killed her almost ex-husband Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), was an inside job directed by the British government. Kate goes on a mission to uncover the truth while trying to balance her fractured marriage, a complicated relationship with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), and a threatening visit from Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney).
The Diplomat is another addition to Netflix's top-tier selection of political thrillers. With my personal favorite, The Night Agent season 2, not returning until 2025, The Diplomat season 2's high-octane action and heart-pounding thrills is just what I need this weekend.
Grace Morris, entertainment writer
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