Welcome back to TV Corner Notes! It’s another packed week of finales, premieres, and fresh stories worth diving into. From tense mysteries to emotional character moments and unexpected sci-fi surprises, November TV is delivering on all fronts.
This week, I’m taking a look at two standout episodes, one wrapping up a season with heart and closure, and another launching a brand-new series with bold energy and sharp writing. Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping conclusion or an exciting new beginning, there’s something here to add to your watchlist.
The Lowdown "The Sensitive Kind" Season Finale
The finale of The Sensitive Kind tied up its mysteries with emotional clarity and real payoff. Lee’s final confrontation with Frank and Betty Jo brought all the season’s tangled secrets into the light, revealing the truth behind Dale’s death and giving the story the closure it needed. The action-packed opening, the wounded Marty rescue, and Lee’s final choice to honor Dale’s memory all landed beautifully.
Ethan Hawke delivers another grounded, magnetic performance, and Kyle MacLachlan brings surprising depth as he guides his character through a redemptive final turn. By the end, Lee feels more centered, his relationship with his daughter stronger, and the world around him just a little less broken.
With satisfying answers and strong character moments, the finale closes the season in a hopeful and fitting way. I give it a solid 9/10.
Plur1bus Series Premiere
The latest Apple TV series, Plur1bus, premiered on Friday, November 7th, and it’s definitely worth adding to your watchlist!
The series kicks off with a scientist detecting an intriguing radio signal from deep space. As they work to reproduce the signal, a sudden outbreak occurs one night, causing the infected to act jointly and form a coordinated mass. Intriguingly, six individuals, including renowned novelist Carol Sturka (played by Rhea Seehorn), remain uninfected. They soon discover that the infected have formed a blissfully happy hive mind whose primary goal is to bring total satisfaction to Carol and the other uninfected survivors.
The first two episodes balance tension, psychological dread, and unexpectedly dark humor. Seehorn is phenomenal—funny, frantic, sharp, and deeply human as Carol navigates a nightmare that no one else seems to fully understand. Karolina Wydra’s Zosia adds a fascinating layer from within the hive, and the chemistry between the two actresses elevates every scene they share.
The writing is bold, the tone unique, and the directing gives the show an elevated, prestige sheen. If you enjoy psychological sci-fi (Invasion of the Body Snatchers) mixed with sly satirical humor (The Last Man on Earth), Plur1bus will absolutely hook you. Overall, I give the premiere a 9/10.
What to Watch This Week
It's fall finales and holiday movies hitting this week.
Monday, Nov. 10
Bat-Fam (Prime Video, 10-episode binge): The animated series follows the events of "Merry Little Batman," and sees Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne welcome a few new residents to Wayne Manor.
Sesame Street (Netflix, four-episode premiere): This freshly reimagined spin on the classic children's show features beloved characters, fan-favorite segments, and new ways to play.
8/7c The Warfighters: Battle Stories (History): The two-hour special delves into some of the most harrowing operations of the War on Terror, blending first-person accounts from Army Rangers, Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Marines with archival footage and cinematic recreations.
8:30/7:30c The Paper (NBC, all 10 episodes on Peacock): A spinoff of The Office, this Peacock Original is making its network debut.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
8/7c American Heart in WWI: A Carneguue Hall Tribute (PBS): Described as a living documentary, this panoramic musical brings America's World War I story to life; Adam Chanler-Berat, Nicholas Christopher, Micaela Diamond, Gracie McGraw, and Diego Andres Rodriguez star.
8/7c Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown Season 4 (Food Network)
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Palm Royale Season 2 (Apple TV)
8/7c Chicago Med Fall Finale (NBC, next day on Peacock)
9/8c Chicago Fire Fall Finale (NBC, next day on Peacock)
10/9c Chicago P.D. fall finale (NBC, next day on Peacock)
Being Eddie (Netflix Documentary): From teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humor.
A Merry Little Ex-Mas (Netflix movie): A couple (Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson) wants an amicable divorce and one last holiday as a family, but new flames and old feelings complicate their plans.
Playdate (Prime Video): An unemployed accountant (Kevin James) agrees to a playdate with a charismatic stay-at-home dad (Alan Ritchson) and their sons, only to be thrust onto a chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries; Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, and Isla Fisher co-star.
Thursday, Nov. 13
The Beast in Me (Netflix, eight-episode binge): An author (Claire Danes) investigates her neighbor (Matthew Rhys), who is a prime suspect in his wife's murder.
Blue Lights Season 2 (BritBox)
8/7c 9-1-1 fall finale (ABC, next day on Hulu)
9/8c 9-1-1: Nashville fall finale (ABC, next day on Hulu)
10/9c Grey's Anatomy fall finale (ABC, next day on Hulu)
Friday, Nov. 14
The Creep Tapes Season 2 (AMC+ and Shudder)
Malice (Prime Video, six-episode binge): David Duchovny, Carice van Houten, and Jack Whitehall lead a class-skewering revenge story set against the backdrop of Greece.
9/8c Great Performances: Twelfth Night (PBS): Lupita Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson star in this Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity.
Nobody 2 (Peacock)
Saturday, Nov. 15
8/7c Three Wisest Men (Hallmark Channel Movie): The Brenner brothers (Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker) face new challenges, twins, career choices, and a wedding, as they celebrate one last Christmas in their family home.
As always, there’s plenty to watch, plenty to enjoy, and plenty to talk about. Let me know what you’re tuning into this week, and what I should keep an eye on next. Until next time, happy watching!
Adam
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