We’re here to answer the age-old question: What to watch tonight? The change of season doesn’t just bring respite from sweltering temps, fall marks an onslaught of new TV shows and movies coming to streaming platforms and the silver screen.
Whether it’s things you missed, brand new premieres, or all-time classics, this month has some anticipated shows, movies, and documentaries coming to streaming platforms. Here’s what to watch in November.
Netflix is bringing its star power to your TV this month, as the trifecta of Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot are coming together for the action comedy Red Notice (November 12). Johnson plays expert FBI profiler John Hartley, who finds himself chasing after Reynolds’ suave forger Nolan Booth and Gadot’s mysterious criminal “The Bishop”, when they all get involved in a major heist that involves items that once belonged to Cleopatra. The film is Netflix’s biggest budget film, which is fitting considering it has three of the biggest movie stars in the world. The trailer shows off the banter that Johnson and Reynolds perfected in Hobbs & Shaw, plus plenty of the action that’s to come in the film, which is written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who has worked with Johnson multiple times already on Central Intelligence and Skyscraper.
Looking for something else besides big action? Netflix is bringing back one of 2020’s biggest hits with the documentary Tiger King 2 (November 17), picking up on the story of Joe Exotic and Carol Baskin that became a phenomenon last year. Another highly anticipated release is the adaptation of the iconic anime series Cowboy Bebop (November 19). The trailer previews the amazing visuals and unique action of the series, which is set in 2071 follows a group of bounty hunters chasing criminals in outer space. John Cho stars as the fast-fighting Spike Spiegel alongside Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Elena Satine, and Alex Hassell.
The big new movie release on HBO Max is the sports drama King Richard(November 19). Will Smith gets to show off his movie star chops as Richard Williams, the coach and father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. Early reviews have this performance as one of Smith’s best, with many thinking he could end up as a favorite in the Best Actor race at the Oscars. The movie features a strong supporting cast around Smith, including Jon Bernthal (The Punisher) as real-life tennis coach Rick Macci. Along with King Richard, HBO Max will bring some classic movies and recent favorites to the service, including Caddyshack, Full Metal Jacket, Ryan Reynolds’ Waiting…, and three Bourne movies —The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Legacy (all November 1). You also can get the full experience of the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (November 20).
Following their hilarious team-ups in the Anchorman series, funny man Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell are back together again in The Shrink Next Door(November 12), the adaptation of the hugely successful podcast. The miniseries follows Ferrell’s Martin “Marty” Markowitz as he tries to get his life in order by going to a seemingly helpful psychiatrist, Rudd’s Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf. While Herschkopf seems like a great guy—having treated various celebrities around New York City—it turns out that there’s a much darker side to Ike, who ingrains himself in Marty’s life in ways he never expected. As someone who has listened to the podcast, it would be venturing into spoiler territory to say anything more, but let’s just say the series will take some very surprising turns. If you’re feeling something a bit different, the sci-fi drama Finch (November 5) might be your ticket. Starring Tom Hanks as an inventor who happens to be the last man on Earth, the movie follows the titular Finch as he builds an android to help keep himself and his dog alive (and with some company) as they make a long trip across a post-apocalyptic United States. The film is from longtime Game of Thrones director Miguel Sapochnik, so expect a few fun action scenes along the way.
The Avengers are coming to your television screen—well, at least one of them is. Jeremy Renner returns as Clint Barton in Hawkeye (November 24), the fifth TV show from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following Loki and What If… from earlier this summer. Taking place over Christmas, Renner’s Hawkeye meets a young archer named Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), who is looking to get into the superhero game, just as a bunch of Barton’s enemies come looking for him. The series is inspired by one of Hawkeye’s most well received comic book runs (written by Matt Fraction), and also includes an appearance from Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, who first entered the MCU in Black Widow. The series also stars Vera Farmiga, Zahn McClarnon, Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Dalton, and Alaqua Cox as Echo, another Marvel comics character that might get their own series in the future.
Speaking of the MCU, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (November 12) will make its way to the platform after breaking box office records earlier this summer. The film stars Simu Liu as the titular hero, who gets pulled into battling against the past he left behind, his father, who leads the criminal—and mystical—Ten Rings organization. Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt’s Jungle Cruise (November 12) will also debut on the platform for all subscribers after hitting theaters and Premiere Access this summer.
Have you been missing Game of Thrones? Amazon Prime is hoping that The Wheel of Time (November 19) can fill the Westeros-sized void in your TV viewing life. The series follows Rosamund Pike’s Moiraine, a magic-wielding member of a powerful group of women named the Aes Sedai, who stumbles upon a character that might be the one to save this world. The cast includes mostly newcomers and is set in an unnamed, medieval-style fantasy world where danger lurks around every corner, and time is experienced both as the distant past and the distant future. Amazon is extremely high on the series, which includes 14 books by author Robert Jordan, as the show has already been picked up for two seasons before a single episode has aired.
Not in the mood for fantasy? Amazon Prime has plenty of other great stuff hitting the service this month to help you get through winter, including Brad Pitt’s scene-stealing performance in Snatch (Nov. 1), the Alien series (Nov. 1), Predator 2 (Nov. 1), Season 1 of Jason Momoa’s Red Road, and Season 3 of Hanna (Nov. 24).
Hulu is a little light on new TV shows this month, but if you’re into offbeat Marvel characters, the animated show Hit-Monkey (Nov. 17) may be just for you. The show follows the titular character as he learns from a mentor assassin’s ghost (voiced by Ted Lasso’s Jason Sudekis) as he makes his way through the criminal underworld of Tokyo. The series looks as wild as it sounds—check out the trailer here—and it also includes the voices of George Takei and Olivia Munn alongside Sudekis and Fred Tatasciore, who voices Hit-Monkey himself. The character has been around since 2010 and it’s expected that Marvel characters like Fat Cobra, Lady Bullseye, Yuki, Ogun, and Silver Samurai will also appear in the series. If that animated craziness isn’t for you, Season 2 of historical satire The Great starts streaming, picking up on the story of Russian empress Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) and her very dramatic marriage to Peter III of Russia (Nicholas Hoult). On the movie front, some great titles are hitting the service this month, including The Matrix trilogy with Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Inception, Brad Pitt’s sports drama Moneyball, and Mark Wahlberg’s boxing drama The Fighter (all Nov. 1). Along with those are Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson’s gym-bro/workout/crime comedy Pain & Gain (Nov. 7).
Your Complete October Streaming Guide: What to Watch on Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu, and More
What to Stream on NETFLIX, the Full List
November 1
The Claus Family — NETFLIX FILM 21 Jump Street 60 Days In: Season 6 A River Runs Through It Addams Family Values American Gangster An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf Angry Birds: Season 4 – Slingshot Stories Bella and the Bulldogs: Season 2 The Big Wedding Bram Stoker’s Dracula Elf Pets: Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas First Knight Forged in Fire: Season 7 Gather The General’s Daughter It Follows Johnny Mnemonic JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Last Action Hero Moneyball Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher My Dad’s Christmas Date The Nightingale (2018) Total Recall (2012) Snakes on a Plane Stripes Tagged Te Ata Texas Rangers
November 2
Camp Confidential: America’s Secret Nazis Ridley Jones: Season 2 — NETFLIX FAMILY
November 3
The Harder They Fall — NETFLIX FILM Lords of Scam — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
November 4
Catching Killers — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
November 5
A Cop Movie — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY Big Mouth: Season 5 — NETFLIX SERIES The Club — NETFLIX SERIES Glória — NETFLIX SERIES Love Hard — NETFLIX FILM Meenakshi Sundareshwar — NETFLIX FILM Narcos: Mexico: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES The Unlikely Murderer — NETFLIX SERIES We Couldn’t Become Adults — NETFLIX FILM Yara — NETFLIX FILM Zero to Hero — NETFLIX FILM
November 6
Arcane — NETFLIX SERIES (New Episodes Weekly)
November 7
Father Christmas is Back — NETFLIX FILM
November 9
Swap Shop — NETFLIX SERIES Your Life Is a Joke — NETFLIX COMEDY
November 10
Animal — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY Gentefied: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES Passing — NETFLIX FILM
November 11
Love Never Lies — NETFLIX SERIES
November 12
Legacies: Season 3 (new episodes) Red Notice — NETFLIX FILM
November 13
Arcane — NETFLIX SERIES (New Episodes)
November 14
Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You
November 15
America’s Next Top Model: Season 21 America’s Next Top Model: Season 22 Kuroko’s Basketball: Last Game Lies and Deceit — NETFLIX SERIES Snowbound for Christmas Survivor: Season 16 Survivor: Season 37
November 16
Johnny Test’s Ultimate Meatloaf Quest — NETFLIX FAMILY StoryBots: Laugh, Learn, Sing — NETFLIX FAMILY
November 17
Christmas Flow — NETFLIX SERIES Prayers for the Stolen — NETFLIX FILM The Queen of Flow: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES Supergirl: Season 6 (new episodes) Tear Along the Dotted Line — NETFLIX SERIES Tiger King 2 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
November 18
Carlos Ballarta: False Prophet — NETFLIX COMEDY Dogs in Space — NETFLIX FAMILY Lead Me Home — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star — NETFLIX FILM
November 19
Blown Away: Christmas — NETFLIX SERIES Cowboy Bebop — NETFLIX SERIES Dhamaka — NETFLIX FILM Extinct — NETFLIX FAMILY Hellbound — NETFLIX SERIES Love Me Instead — NETFLIX FILM The Mind, Explained: Season 2 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY Procession — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY tick, tick…BOOM! — NETFLIX FILM
November 20
Arcane — NETFLIX SERIES (New Episodes) New World — NETFLIX SERIES
November 22
Outlaws — NETFLIX FILM Vita & Virginia
November 23
Masters of the Universe: Revelation: Part 2 — NETFLIX SERIES Reasonable Doubt: A Tale of Two Kidnappings — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY Waffles + Mochi’s Holiday Feast — NETFLIX FAMILY
November 24
A Boy Called Christmas — NETFLIX FILM Bruised — NETFLIX FILM Robin Robin — NETFLIX FAMILY Selling Sunset: Season 4 — NETFLIX SERIES True Story — NETFLIX SERIES
November 25
F is for Family: Season 5 — NETFLIX SERIES Super Crooks — NETFLIX SERIES
November 26
A Castle For Christmas — NETFLIX FILM Dig Deeper: The Disappearance of Birgit Meier — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY Green Snake — NETFLIX FILM Light the Night — NETFLIX SERIES School of Chocolate — NETFLIX SERIES Spoiled Brats — NETFLIX FILM
November 28
Elves — NETFLIX SERIES
November 29
14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
November 30
Charlie’s Colorforms City: Classic Tales with a Twist — NETFLIX FAMILY Charlie’s Colorforms City: Snowy Stories — NETFLIX FAMILY Charlie’s Colorforms City: The Lost Valentines Musical — NETFLIX FAMILY Coming Home in the Dark More the Merrier — NETFLIX FILM The Summit of the Gods — NETFLIX FILM
What to Stream on HBO MAX, the Full List
TBA in November
8-Bit Christmas, 2021 A Choice of Weapons: Inspired By Gordon Parks, Documentary Black and Missing, Documentary Series Premiere (HBO) Gossip Girl, Season 1 Part B Premiere Life of Crime 1984-2020, Documentary Premiere (HBO) Music Box: Jagged Music Box: DMX: Don’t Try to Understand Sesame Street, Season 52 Premiere
November 1
The 90 Day Plan, 2020 A Good Day To Die Hard, 2013 (Extended Version) (HBO) A Very Brady Sequel, 1996 (HBO) Adult Beginners, 2014 (HBO) Aftermath, 2017 (HBO) Area Chica Infierno Grande (aka Hell In The Goal Area), 2021 (HBO) Bully, 2001 (HBO) Caddyshack, 1980 City Of Ghosts, 2003 (HBO) A Clockwork Orange, 1971 Company Business, 1991 (HBO) Cry Wolf, 2005 (HBO) Cymbeline, 2015 (HBO) Dead Heat, 1988 (HBO) Disturbing Behavior, 1998 (HBO) Doom, 2005 (HBO) Dressed To Kill, 1980 (Extended Version) (HBO) Equilibrium, 2002 (HBO) Eyes Wide Shut, 1999 Executive Decision, 1996 (HBO) Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, 2011 (HBO) Full Metal Jacket, 1987 Godsend, 2004 (HBO) Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper Hotel Rwanda, 2004 (HBO) In the House Lady In White, 1988 (HBO) Love And A .45, 1994 (HBO) Moonstruck, 1987 (HBO) Murphy’s Law, 1986 (HBO) Never Let Me Go, 2010 (HBO) New Year’s Eve, 2011 Practical Magic, 1998 The Parent ‘Hood Pride & Prejudice, 1995 (HBO) Rush, 1991 (HBO) Showtime, 2002 (HBO) Something New, 2006 (HBO) Spark: A Space Tail, 2017 (HBO) Still Waiting, 2009 (HBO) Summer School, 1987 (HBO) The Bourne Identity, 2002 (HBO) The Bourne Legacy, 2012 (HBO) The Bourne Supremacy, 2004 (HBO) The Brady Bunch Movie, 1995 (HBO) The Care Bears Movie, 1985 (HBO) The Conspirator, 2011 (HBO) The French Lieutenant’s Woman, 1981 (HBO) The Next Three Days, 2010 (HBO) The Presidio, 1988 (HBO) The Purge, 1988 (HBO) The Queen, 2006 (HBO) The Rules Of Attraction, 2002 (HBO) The Transporter, 2002 (HBO) The Wolverine, 2013 (HBO) Thelma & Louise, 1991 (HBO) Transporter 2, 2005 (HBO) Unleashed, 2005 (Director’s Cut) (HBO) Waiting…, 2005 (HBO) Weightless, 2018 (HBO) What’s The Worst That Could Happen?, 2001 (HBO) Witness, 2012 (HBO) Wildcats, 1986 Wristcutters: A Love Story, 2007 (HBO)
November 2
Single Mother By Choice, 2021 Son of Monarchs, 2020 Tokyo Revengers, (Subtitled) (Crunchyroll Collection)
November 3
This is Not a War Story, 2021
November 4
Aida Rodriguez: Fighting Words, Max Original Special Premiere Frayed, Max Original Season 2 Premiere Gen:Lock, Max Original Season 2 Premiere Head of the Class, Max Original Series Premiere Rap Battlefield, Max Original Series Premiere
November 5
Las Niñas (aka Schoolgirls), 2020 (HBO)
November 6
Land, 2021 (HBO) The Story of Late Night, 2021
November 8
Dawson’s Creek Noblesse (Subtitled and English Dubbed) (Crunchyroll Collection)
November 9
Billy on the Street, Seasons 2-5 Dear Rider: The Jake Burton Story, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
November 11
A Thousand Fangs (aka Mil Colmillos), Max Original Series Premiere Doom Patrol, Max Original Season 3 Finale Love Life, Max Original Season 2 Finale My Sesame Street Friends, Max Original Season 2 Premiere Reign of Superwomen, Max Original Documentary Premiere Selena + Chef, Max Original Season 3 Finale Sesame Street, 2021 Library South Side, Max Original Season 2 Premiere
November 12
A Cinderella Story: Starstruck, 2021 Back on the Record with Bob Costas, Season Finale
November 13
Boogie, 2021 (HBO) Darwin’s Yearbook Final Space, Season 3 United Shades of America, Season 6
November 14
Kamikaze, Max Original Series Premiere Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Season 8 Finale (HBO)
Craftopia, Max Original Season 2B Premiere Comedy Chingonas, Max Original Special Premiere The Sex Lives of College Girls, Max Original Series Premiere Sort of (CBC), Max Original Series Premiere Tom and Jerry in New York, Max Original Season 2 Premiere
November 19
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, 2019 King Richard, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021 Real Time with Bill Maher, Season 19 Finale (HBO) Stath Lets Flats, Season 3
November 20
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Special Premiere (HBO)
November 23
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO)
November 25
The Cut, (aka O Grande Look), Max Original Series Premiere Looney Tunes Cartoons, Season 3 La Pasión de Maradona, Max Original Film Premiere
November 26
How to With John Wilson, Season 2 Premiere (HBO) Inside Man, 2006 (HBO)
November 28
Anna Karenina, 2012 (HBO) Axios, Season 4 Finale (HBO)
November 29
We’re Here, Season 2 Finale (HBO)
What to Stream on AMAZON PRIME, the Full List
November 1
50/50 (2011) Alien (1979) Alien 3 (1992) Alien Resurrection (1997) Alien Vs. Predator (2004) Alpha Dog (2005) American Assassin (2017) Born On The Fourth Of July (1989) Bringing Down The House (2003) Casanova, Last Love (2021) Cast Away (2000) Children Of Men (2006) Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) Dan In Real Life (2007) Dead Poets Society (1989) Dragonball Evolution (2009) Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000) Eragon (2006) Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Gnomeo & Juliet (2011) Hope Springs Eternal (2018) I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) In Time (2011) It’s Complicated (2009) Jane Eyre (2011) Jingle All The Way (1996) Jingle All The Way 2 (2014) Johnny English (2003) Kung Pow: Enter The Fist (2002) Major Payne (1995) Meet Dave (2008) Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Predator 2 (1990) Rushmore (1999) Sleeping With The Enemy (1991) Snatch (2000) Stuck On You (2003) The Big Year (2011) The Black Dahlia (2006) The Constant Gardener (2005) The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008) The House Bunny (2008) The Nutty Professor (1996) The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) Three Men And A Baby (1987) Undercover Brother (2002) Vanity Fair (2004) Vantage Point (2008) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Wild Hogs (2007) Wimbledon (2004) Baking with Julia: Season 1 (PBS) Baptiste: Season 1 (PBS) Courage the Cowardly Dog: Season 1 (Boomerang) Family Business: Season 1 (Acorn TV) Irresponsable: Season 1 (Topic) Ladies of the Law: Season 1 (ALLBLK) Magellan: Season 1 (MHz Choice) Mega Disasters: Season 1 (History) Native America: Season 1 (PBS) Noggin Knows: Season 1 (Noggin) Power Book II: Ghost: Season 1 (STARZ) Rectify: Season 1 (AMC+) Red Road: Season 1 (AMC+) The Lucy Show: Season 1 (Best TV) The Restaurant: Season 1 (Sundance) The Roy Rogers Show: Season 1 (Best TV) Under Suspicion: Season 1 (PBS) Wheeler Dealers: Season 1 (MotorTrend)
November 5
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain – Original Movie (2021) Snowmance (2017) The Spruces And The Pines (2017) Pete the Cat – Original Series Tampa Baes – Original Series: Season 1
November 12
Mayor Pete – Original Movie (2021) Finding You (2021) Always Jane – Original Series: Season 1
November 16
Beginners (2011)
November 19
Everybody Loves Natti – Original Series: Season 1 The Wheel of Time – Original Series: Season 1
November 20
Here Comes The Boom (2012)
November 24
Hanna – Original Series: Season 3 i – Original Special (2021)
November 26
Anni da cane (Dog Years) – Amazon Original Movie (2021)
November 29
Burning – Amazon Original Movie (2021)
What to Stream on HULU, the Full List
November 1
The Babysitter The Beach Beatriz at Dinner Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Black Dynamite Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan Boys Don’t Cry Boyz n the Hood Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo Breaking News in Yuba County Buffalo Bill and the Indians China Moon Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs The Comedians Conspiracy Theory Cutter’s Way Dark Angel Dark Shadows Doc Dr. Phibes Rises Again! Elektra Enter the Ninja Eye for an Eye Eye of the Needle Fargo The Fifth Element The Fighter Flesh and Bone The Fly How to Beat the High Cost of Living The Hunted I Escaped From Devil’s Island I, Tonya In Secret Inception Killers King Arthur The Legend of Zorro Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events London Mitchell’s Christmas Love Potion No. 9 Maggie The Matrix The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Revolutions Michael Clayton Minority Report The Mistle-Tones Modern Girls Moneyball Monuments Never Been Kissed Once Upon a Time in the West The Outsider Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief The Prestige The Quiet Man Real Man Resident Evil Revenge of the Ninja Rush Hour Rush Hour 2 Rush Hour 3 The Shootist Single White Female Six Days, Seven Nights Sleepless in Seattle Soapdish The Soloist Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Texas Chainsaw Massacre II That Thing You Do! Troll 2 True Grit (1969) Universal Soldier Vampire in Brooklyn The War of the Worlds (1953) XXX XXX: State Of The Union Yes Man
November 2
Prospect
November 3
Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots: Complete Season 8 (OWN)
November 4
Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi: Holiday Edition (Hulu Original) Playing God
November 5
Animaniacs: Complete Season 2 (Hulu Original) Being Blago: Complete Season 1 (ABC News)
November 7
Pain & Gain
November 8
Emperor
November 11
Madagascar: A Little Wild: Complete Season 5 (Hulu Original) 3212 Un-Redacted: Original Documentary Film (ABC News)
November 14
Star Trek Into Darkness
November 15
12 Dog Days Till Christmas A Christmas Kiss II A Christmas Switch A Christmas Tree Miracle A Cinderella Christmas A Dogwalker’s Christmas Tale A Puppy for Christmas Angels in the Snow Back to Christmas The Boss Baby 2 Christmas Belle The Christmas Calendar Christmas in the Heartland Christmas With the Andersons Deadpool Deadpool 2 Girlfriends of Christmas Past Holly’s Holiday The March Sisters at Christmas Married by Christmas My Dad Is Scrooge My Santa Naughty & Nice Rock N’ Roll Christmas Rodeo & Juliet Second Chance Christmas The Secret of the Nutcracker The Truth About Christmas Winter Wedding
November 16
The Master
November 17
Marvel’s Hit Monkey: Complete Season 1 (Hulu Original) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
November 18
The Curse of Von Dutch: Original Series (Hulu Original) Mandibles
November 19
The Great: Complete Season 2 (Hulu Original)
November 22
Beverly Hills Ninja
November 23
Holly Hobbie: Complete Season 3 (Hulu Original) Ape Star
November 25
Ride the Eagle
November 26
Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase (Hulu Original) Pig
November 28
Real Housewives of New Jersey: Complete Season 11 (Bravo)
Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Jingle All The Way Jingle All The Way 2 Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa (Short) Santa Buddies The Search For Santa Paws Snow Buddies Space Buddies X-Men: First Class
November 12
Feast (Short) Frozen Fever (Short) Get A Horse! (Short) Jungle Cruise Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings All-New Short From The Simpsons Paperman (Short) Tangled Ever After (Short) The Little Matchgirl (Short) The Ballad Of Nessie (Short) Tick Tock Tale (Short)
November 17
Disney’s Magic Bake-Off (S1, 3 episodes) Life Below Zero: Next Generation (S3) Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals (S1, 4 episodes)
November 19
A Muppets Christmas: Letters To Santa Adventure Thru The Walt Disney Archives Puppy For Hanukkah The Pixar Story
November 24
Becoming Cousteau PJ Masks (S5, 3 episodes) Port Protection Alaska (S4) Puppy Dog Pals (S4, 2 episodes) Secrets Of The Zoo: Tampa (S2) Hawkeye
November 26
Duck The Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special Ernest Saves Christmas Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
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There’s no doubt when the weather turns colder as we settle into winter, stouts take center stage. And while we enjoy all its iterations: standard stout, imperial stout, and robust barrel-aged stouts, we think this malty, chocolate-filled beer’s close cousin deserves a little respect as well. Of course, we’re talking about the oft-overlooked porter. And the best porters, oh buddy, they’ll have you rethinking your seasonal bevvie of choice.
For those uninitiated, the porter style had its genesis in England like many other iconic beer styles. It first appeared in the 1700s and is (you guessed it) named after porters—individuals tasked with transporting luggage.
A confusing origin story
“Stout is the direct descendant of porter. In the 1700s, it was common to use the word ‘stout’ to refer to a bolder, higher-alcohol version of any beer style, much in the same way we use the word ‘imperial’ today,” says Zach Fowle, advanced cicerone and head of marketing for Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Phoenix, AZ. “Porter was the most popular beer of the day, and over time, “stout porter” became a popular variant. But by the late 1800s, demand for regular porters evaporated, and stout porter shortened simply to stout.”
But more has changed between the 1800s and today than just our penchant for wearing top hats. “Today, most brewers seem to market beers as either stout or porter based on vibes, rather than on any notable stylistic differences,” he says.
Specifically, porters are known for their dark, almost pitch-black color and rich, sweet flavor profile. If you were to drink a porter and a stout side by side, you might even have difficulty discerning the differences between the two.
Stout versus porter is an enduring topic of discussion in the brewing industry. “While there’s no debating the porter came first—and stout used to be called stout porter, so it was a stronger version of a porter—the lines have become very blurred over the years,” says Rob Lightner, co-founder of East Brother Brewing in Richmond, CA.
“I would venture that even among professionals, a blind taste test would often yield inconclusive results,” says Lightner.
The difference between porters and stouts
Porters tend to be on the milder, more chocolatey end of the spectrum, Lightner says, whereas stouts are typically a little stronger and more roasty. Of course, this isn’t a hard and fast rule
Fowle agrees, “Porters tend to be fruitier, sweeter, and less bitter than stouts, with cocoa and caramel flavors in balance with dark malt bitterness. And stouts are usually hoppier, drier, maltier, and more coffee-forward—and may even have a touch of acidity.”
Whether or not they fit neatly into boxes, one thing’s for sure: both make for incredible cold-weather brews.
“As the nights grow longer, drinking a light, summery beer just doesn’t seem right,” says Fowle. “Porter is the perfect style for the transition to winter: warming and toasty yet not too heavy, with flavors of coffee, chocolate, and pie crust that correspond with autumn weather and holidays.”
It’s the perfect time to broaden your repretoire. Sweet, robust, warming, and well-suited to the season, here are the best porters to drink now.
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1. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
There are few porters more well-respected than Deschutes’ iconic Black Butte Porter. It’s brewed with Cascade and Tettnang hops as well as 2-row, Chocolate, Crystal, and Carapils malts as well as wheat. This 5.5% ABV year-round offering is great for cold-weather drinking because of its mix of roasted malts, coffee, and chocolate. It’s a robust, subtly sweet beer perfect for imbibing on a crisp fall night.
The key to 360-degree muscle: 90-degree eccentric isometrics. It might seem like we’re throwing a lot of geometry at you, but the concept behind time under tension (TUT) is simple, says Joel Seedman, PhD, owner of Advanced Human Performance: “Perform the lowering phase of a movement in a slow, controlled fashion, usually 3 to 5 seconds; pause in the stretched position, typically around 90 degrees; then perform the lifting phase in a powerful yet controlled fashion.” Believe us, a time-under-tension workout can humble even seasoned lifters…Eccentric isometrics are like the pressure cooker of training.
“Rather than mindlessly performing slow-tempo reps, you’re using the increased time under tension as a means to fine-tune your body mechanics and alignment, which requires more mental engagement and focus,” Seedman adds.
If you want to forge functional muscle mass and strength while simultaneously bulletproofing the joints and connective tissue, give this 10-move, full-body eccentric isometrics workout a go.
Directions
Perform the following moves as 90-degree eccentric isometrics following the above protocol. Use heavy weight, but not at the detriment of proper form. Rest 60 to 90 seconds between sets and 2 minutes between circuits. Perform once every 2 to 4 days for optimal results.
Best Time-Under-Tension Workout for Total-Body Strength
Circuit 1
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A. Barbell Back Squat
Set a squat rack up with heavy weight, then grasp bar and step under it. Squeeze shoulder blades together, then stand to unrack bar and step back with feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale, hinge at hips and slowly bend knees to 90 degrees. Pause, keeping natural arch in low back, then extend through hips to powerfully stand. 3 x 4-6 reps
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B. Renegade Row
Start in the top position of a pushup with hands shoulder-width apart on moderate-to-heavy dumbbells (shown). Explosively drive right elbow back to row dumbbell toward ribs while balancing on opposite hand and feet. Pause, then slowly lower weight, stopping a few inches above floor. Switch sides after all reps are done. 3 x 5 reps each side
Circuit 2
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A. Dumbbell Bentover Row
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding two moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in front of thighs, palms facing you. Push hips back and hinge torso forward so it’s nearly parallel to floor, soft bend in knees. Dumbbells should be near shins. Drive elbows back to row weights toward ribs. Pause, then slowly lower down for 3 to 5 seconds. 3 x 4-5 reps
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B. Incline Dumbbell Chest Press with Legs Raised
Set an adjustable bench to a 30- to 45-degree angle and lie back with dumbbells in either hand. Engage core and lift legs off floor, flexing feet. Press weights overhead, palms in. Slowly lower to 90 degrees, staying tight and compact. Pause, then drive weights up directly over chest. 3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 3
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A. Dumbbell Bulgarian Squat
Stand lunge-length in front of a flat bench, holding heavy dumbbells in each hand by your sides, palms facing in. Rest the ball on top (shoe’s laces) of your right foot behind you on the bench. Slowly lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor. Pause, then drive through your heel to stand. Switch sides after all reps are complete. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
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B. Single-leg Romanian Deadlift
Stand with feet hip-width apart holding dumbbells or kettlebells. Drive right leg up, foot flexed, knee aligned with hip, making a 90-degree angle. Hinge at hips as you slowly lever your torso toward floor, lowering weights and driving right leg back for counterbalance. Hold, then squeeze glutes to reverse. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
Circuit 4
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A. Pullup
Hang from a pullup bar using an overhand grip with legs extended and feet flexed. Engage lats and draw shoulders down your back, then pull yourself up until chin is higher than hands. Pause at the top, then slowly lower. Pause at bottom, then reset before your next rep. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
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B. Kneeling Overhead Barbell Press
Hold a bar with moderate-to-heavy load at shoulder level with forearms perpendicular to floor. Kneel at end of bench with feet flexed to grip edge for support. Inhale, engage your core and glutes, then press the bar overhead, pushing your head forward so it passes your face, exhaling at the top. Slowly lower until elbows are at 90 degrees, then hold to maintain tension. Begin your next rep from here. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 5
A. Dumbbell Pushup
Place hands on dumbbells (this provides greater range of motion) at shoulder width and feet wider than shoulder width with just toes touching the ground. Keep head neutral and hips high to increase tension on core, chest and tris and reduce stress on spine. Slowly lower to the floor. Stop once elbows hit 90 degrees, pause, then push up to start. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
B. Biceps Curl
Stand with feet hip-width apart with moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in each hand hanging by sides. Engage biceps to curl the weights up, keeping upper arms still. Pause at the top, then lower slowly. Don’t let arms drop all the way down to keep greater time under tension on biceps. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
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If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since elementary school, you’re missing out on a fantastic cardio workout. Not only will you burn a ton of calories in a short amount of time—200 to 300 calories in 15 minutes—but jump ropes can also improve your coordination and agility. Better yet, jumping rope doesn’t require much space, so it’s easy to do at home, and it’s often more mentally stimulating than jogging or swimming.
Choosing a Jump Rope
When deciding which jump rope is best for you, it’s important to determine what your goals are. While lightweight speed ropes are popular for cardio-focused training, weighted or drag ropes will be best for those focused on strength training.
No matter what your training goals are, we’ve got you covered with this roundup of 10 jump ropes from top brands including Crossrope, TRX, Rogue, and more.
The Best Jump Ropes of 2022
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