MUST-WATCH TITLES FOR NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 6 – STARZ’s DANGEROUS LIAISONS *Series Premiere*
- STARZ’s DANGEROUS LIASONS is a bold prelude of Laclos’ classic 18th century novel focusing on the origin story of how his iconic characters, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, met as passionate young lovers in Paris on the eve of the revolution. This modern take on a classic story takes audiences through wonder and terror, beauty and degradation, seduction and deception in pre-revolutionary Paris. The series premieres Sunday, 6 and follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes streaming Sundays.
NOVEMBER 7 – Crave Original Documentary KINGS OF COKE *Premiere*
- From award-winning investigative journalist, author, and filmmaker Julian Sher, the Crave Original documentary KINGS OF COKE chronicles the rise of one of North America’s biggest criminal organizations, along with the cops and journalists who relentlessly pursued its three leaders. For decades, Montréal’s Irish Mafia ran a cocaine trafficking network that sparked murders, mayhem, and corruption at the highest level of law enforcement. The West End Gang controlled the Montréal port that was central to the booming cocaine trade, and became powerful enough to deal on an equal footing with the Hell’s Angels and Italian Mafia. Based on the book, Montreal’s Irish Mafia, by journalist and author D’Arcy O’Connor, KINGS OF COKE is a searing look at Montréal as Sin City, and the men who put it on the global crime map.
NOVEMBER 10 – HBO Max’s THE BIG BRUNCH *Series Premiere*
- The HBO Max Original cooking competition series THE BIG BRUNCH, created and hosted by Canada’s own Dan Levy, debuts on Thursday, Nov. 10 with the first three episodes, followed by three additional episodes on 17, and the final two episodes on Nov. 24. The series centres around one of the most versatile, yet underrated dining experiences: brunch. Celebrating inspiring and undiscovered culinary voices from every corner of the U.S., THE BIG BRUNCH gives 10 talented chefs the opportunity to share their stories and business dreams while vying for a life altering $300,000 cash prize. Levy acts as host and judge alongside fellow culinary experts chef Sohla El-Waylly, and restaurateur Will Guidara.
NOVEMBER 17 – A CHRISTMAS STORY CHRISTMAS *Movie Premiere*
- The sequel to the 1983 cult classic, A Christmas Story, the film follows an adult Ralphie (Peter Billingsley, reprising his starring role) in the 1970s as he returns to the house on Cleveland Street to deliver his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had growing up. With the same attention-to-real-life tone of the first, Ralphie reconnects with childhood friends, reconciles the passing of his Old Man, and sows the seeds for the origins of the beloved holiday classic. Other new holiday-themed films dropping on Crave include A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY ( 24) and HOLIDAY HARMONY (Nov. 24).
NOVEMBER 23 – HBO’s SHAQ *Documentary Series Premiere*
- From HBO Sports Documentaries, SHAQ is a four-part documentary series detailing the life and career of NBA Hall of Famer and multi-hyphenate Shaquille O’Neal. Featuring a series of revealing interviews with O’Neal, SHAQ tells the story of a basketball legend unlike any other whose larger-than-life personality transcended the sport and transformed him into a cultural icon. The docuseries chronicles Shaq’s ascent to superstardom, as a dominant force who won four NBA championships, league MVP honours, and changed the game. It also encompasses his life off the court, from his upbringing oin a military family to his deepest personal relationships and prosperous broadcasting and business careers. SHAQ debuts Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 9 p.m. ET, with subsequent new episodes dropping on Wednesdays.
NOVEMBER 24 – HBO MAX’s LOVE, LIZZO *Documentary Premiere*
- HBO Max Original Documentary LOVE, LIZZO follows the journey of Lizzo, a trailblazing superstar who has become the movement the world desperately needed just by being herself. Streaming Thursday, Nov. 24, the documentary shares the inspirational story behind her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise, with an intimate look into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise to fame, success, love, and international stardom.
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HIGHLIGHTS
NOVEMBER 1 – Crave’s Ho-Ho-Holiday Hub
- Crave launches its Holiday Collection on Tuesday, Nov. 1 with the following collections and content: Christmas Episodes with FRASIER, JERSEY SHORE, and EUPHORIA; Hanukkah Episodes featuring FRIENDS, THE REHEARSAL, and HIGH MAINTENANCE; Classic Movies with Love Actually, A Christmas Carol, and Jingle All the Way; Holiday Collection featuring classic favourites Elf, Carol, and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas; Yes, It’s a Christmas Movie with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Batman Returns, and Lethal Weapon; plus Holiday Romance, Holiday Time, and Holiday Feasts.
NOVEMBER 4 – CRIMES OF THE FUTURE *Canadian Movie Premiere*
- From acclaimed Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg, and starring Viggo Mortensen, Kristin Stewart, Léa Seydoux, and Scott Speedman, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE is available beginning Friday, Nov. 4. As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. With his partner Caprice (Seydoux), celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser (Mortensen) publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. Timlin (Stewart), an investigator from the National Organ Registry, obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed. Their mission: to use Saul’s notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution. Crave is also home to The Mind of David Cronenberg Collection, featuring Cronenberg classics such as The Fly, Crash, A History of Violence, and more.
NOVEMBER 4 – SHOWTIME’s SPECTOR *Documentary Series Premiere*
- From SHOWTIME Documentary Films, SPECTOR is a four-part documentary series about music producer Phil Spector, and what happened on the fateful night when actress Lana Clarkson was shot dead in his mansion. Through the lens of this notorious crime, and the infamous trial that followed, the series peels back the layers of what actually happened that night, to tell the stories of both Clarkson, and the man who was convicted of her murder. All four episodes drop on Friday, Nov. 4.
NOVEMBER 5 – BROKEN: THE TOXIC CULTURE OF CANADIAN GYMNASTICS *Special*
- Gymnastics is widely known as a sport of grace, talent, and precision, but increasingly, athletes are coming forward to warn that it’s also rife with abusive behaviour – leaving scars that may never heal. A special co-production between Crave, TSN, and CTV’s W5, the documentary follows Rick Westhead as he speaks with Canadian athletes aiming to break the silence on a culture of abuse.
NOVEMBER 17 – HBO Max’s THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS *Season 2 Premiere*
- Created by Emmy-nominated writer/producer Mindy Kaling, and Justin Noble, the crtically acclaimed HBO Max Original comedy series THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS returns for Season 2 with two episodes dropping Thursday, Nov. 17. The series follows four college roommates at New England’s prestigious Essex College. The new season picks up with the students returning after fall break, tackling the challenges thrown their way at the end of Season 1, and facting their next semester with new faces, parties, and predicaments. The series follows a weekly release schedule, with two new episodes dropping weekly on Thusdays, leading up to the season finale on Dec. 15.
NOVEMBER 18 – SHOWTIME’s THE L WORD: GENERATION Q *Season 3 Premiere*
- Based on the groundbreaking drama series THE L WORD, THE L WORD: GENERATION Q continues to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig), Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas), Gigi Ghorbani (Sepideh Moafi), Angie Porter-Kennard (Jordan Hull), and Tess (Jamie Clayton) as they experience love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks, and success in L.A. The series drops Friday, Nov. 18 and follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes streaming Fridays.
NOVEMBER 18 – SHOWTIME’s ZIWE *New Episodes*
- The critically acclaimed late-night variety series ZIWE returns with six new episodes, with special guests Drew Barrymore, Michael Che, Wayne Brady, Julia Fox, Blake Griffin, and Bob the Drag Queen. Starring and executive produced by Ziwe, the new installment of episodes features Ziwe’s signature sit-down interviews, along with musical performances by Ziwe, sketches, unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people, and more. New episodes are available for streaming on Fridays.
NOVEMBER 19 – HBO’s ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY *Special*
- HBO presents the 37th Annual ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET. Slated to be recorded on Nov. 5 at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, the ceremony honours this year’s inductees: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Judas Priest, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Elizabeth Cotton, Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson.