9 New Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Netflix, Disney Plus, and More This Weekend (November 1-3)

November is starting off with a bang, offering something for everyone looking for movies and shows to watch this weekend. NetflixDisney Plus and more like that best streaming services Continue the onslaught of new releases, giving you plenty of binge-watching options.

Our TV recommendations begin with the second season of The Diplomat, where Keri Russell returns for more political thrills and drama as her U.S. ambassador to London navigates complex professional and personal relationships. You should also check out the twisty season four finales of “Only Murders in the Building” and “Agatha All Along.”

On the film side, “Joker: Folie à Deux” brings its manic musical madness to premium video-on-demand platforms. And two documentaries focus on icons Martha Stewart and John Williams. Here's our guide to what to watch this weekend. And for more recommendations, be sure to check out the best 36 new Netflix movies of 2024 so far.

New TV shows

“The Diplomat” Season 2 Premiere (Netflix)

The Diplomat: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix-YouTube

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“The West Wing” meets “Scandal” in this deliciously soapy, suspenseful political drama. In the season one finale, newly appointed US Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) learned of a deadly explosion in London involving her soon-to-be ex-husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) – and which came from inside the British government. not from a foreign terrorist organization. It's not much of a spoiler to say that Hal shows up safe and sound. He also proves to be Kate's only real ally in uncovering the truth. Her strained marriage isn't her only challenge, as she also has a complex dynamic with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi) and a looming visit from Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney).

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“Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 Finale (Hulu)

Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in

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Now we finally know who it is! It looks like the culprit is Marshall (Jin Ha), the screenwriter who turned out to be Sazz's stunt protégé. After many diversions and detours to Hollywood, it finally looks like the podcasting and detective trio Charles Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) have caught the murderer. But can they catch the killer in time for Oliver and his girlfriend Loretta (Meryl Streep) to say “I do” at their wedding?

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Finale of the miniseries “Agatha All Along” (Disney Plus)

Agatha Harkness poses with key art on a black background

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We went down, down, down, down the street to the end of Witch Street. What will be in store for Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) and Teen (Joe Locke), who turns out to be Billy Maximoff living in the body of a dead child? Agatha wants her powers back and Billy is looking for his twin Tommy, but to get what they want they have to face the final boss: Death aka Rio (Aubrey Plaza). Although Jen (Sasheer Zamata) is still alive, the road has taken over the rest of the coven and she could be the next to go.

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“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” Premiere (Disney)

Official Trailer | Wizards Beyond Waverly Place | Disney+ – YouTube

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This sequel series follows the hugely successful Disney Channel sitcom that ran from 2007 to 2012 and starred Selena Gomez. Gomez will make a cameo appearance, but the lead role will be played by David Henrie, reprising his role as Justin Russo. As an adult, Justin has decided to live a normal, mortal life with his family: his wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) and his sons Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). But when a young sorceress named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) shows up and asks for his help, Justin must put aside his magical abilities to look after her.

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Love is Blind Season 7: The Reunion | Announcement | Netflix-YouTube

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In the seventh season of the hit Netflix dating show, love was truly blind in two cases: Taylor and Garrett and Ashley and Tyler. Only these two couples said “I do” (or even made it to the altar). We expect them to be at the reunion along with the other four engaged couples introduced throughout the season: Alex and Tim, Hannah and Nick, Marissa and Ramses, and Monica and Stephen. A teaser trailer also revealed that engaged-then-estranged couple Brittany and Leo will also make an appearance. Pour the tea, Netflix!

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New films

“Joker: Folie à Deux” (PVOD)

Joker: Folie À Deux | Official Trailer – YouTube

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A sequel that no one needed or wanted turned out to be a dud at the box office and with critics – I'm shocked. Seriously, the first Joker was great as it was and didn't need a sequel, but of course Hollywood can never do enough good of it. Joaquin Phoenix reprises the role of Arthur Fleck, now housed in Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as the Joker. At a music therapy session, Arthur meets Harleen “Lee” Quinzel (Lady Gaga) and the two begin a mutually toxic love affair. Arthur heads to court to face prosecutor Harvey Dent (Harry Lawtey), but the proceedings take a treacherous turn.

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“Time Cut” (Netflix)

Time reduction | Madison Bailey & Antonia Gentry | Official Trailer | Netflix-YouTube

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Have we traveled back to fall 2023? Because the premise of this slasher flick sounds eerily similar to last year's “Totally Killer”: A teenager travels back in time to stop a vicious serial killer. The only major difference is the time period, as “Totally Killer” sends Kiernan Shipka to the 1980s, while “Time Cut” sends Madison Bailey to the early 2000s. Bailey, a star of “Outer Banks,” hopes to prevent the death of her sister (played by fellow Netflix star Antonia Gentry of “Ginny and Georgia”). But will she be able to stop the killer? Time?

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“Music by John Williams” (Disney Plus)

Music by John Williams | Official Trailer | Disney+ – YouTube

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The legendary composer of the unforgettable scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws and Jurassic Park is not usually heard or seen, but this documentary gives him a well-deserved spotlight. It is produced by his long-time collaborator and friend Steven Spielberg, who gives an interview as well as luminaries such as George Lucas, Ron Howard, Kathleen Kennedy, JJ Abrams, Yo-Yo Ma and Branford Marsalis. The documentary explores Williams' extraordinary life, from his beginnings as a jazz pianist to cementing his place as a film icon.

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“Martha” (Netflix)

Martha | Official Trailer | Netflix-YouTube

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The first thing to know about this “definitive documentary” is that the doyenne of domesticity herself doesn't think it's a good thing. She angered filmmaker RJ Cutler in one Interview with the New York Times for the use of scenes in which she “looks like a lonely old lady walking hunched over in the garden.” Granted, not every documentary subject will like the portrayal, but Martha, baby, you're 83 years old. Cutler defended herself by saying, “It's a movie, not a Wikipedia page.” The documentary chronicles the ups and downs of Stewart's life and career, from her beginnings as a teenage model to her time as a Wall Street stockbroker to her time as an iconic tastemaker in home, food and entertainment.

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