November is here, and television is showing no signs of slowing down. From twist-filled thrillers and complicated characters to returning favorites, new streaming releases, and the first big wave of holiday programming, there’s plenty to watch and plenty to talk about.
Welcome to another edition of TV Corner Notes, where I’m looking back at what kept me watching this week and looking ahead to what’s coming next. This week brought some especially strong episodes of Kill Jackie, The Lowdown, and War, each giving us plenty of mystery, tension, and character development to unpack. I’ve also got a packed What to Watch This Week lineup featuring new series, returning favorites, finales, documentaries, movies, and the beginning of the holiday TV season.
What I Watched This Week
This week’s lineup had a little bit of everything, from the chaotic world of Kill Jackie and the expanding mystery of The Lowdown to the increasingly tense power struggle in War. There were twists, betrayals, unexpected revelations, and plenty of moments that left me wanting to see what happens next. Here’s what stood out to me this week.
Kill Jackie S1E6: “Me and the Devil”
“Me and the Devil” might be my favorite kind of Kill Jackie episode: one that puts Jackie and Sam’s dynamic front and center. As the chess match between Jackie Price and the Seven Demons moves to Spain, brutal confrontations and bizarre schemes keep things moving, but the character moments make the episode memorable. Captured and subjected to The Doc’s “generic truth serum,” Sam delivers a surprisingly funny and revealing account of his life choices, including earning a law degree and calling off his wedding to impress his mother. His accidental admission about a strategically hidden emergency pager adds another absurd touch, balancing the danger with the show’s dark humor.
Jackie, meanwhile, refuses to play by the Demons’ rules, taking The Doc’s dog, Tycho, hostage to force a meeting—only to find herself poisoned and racing for an antidote. Her attempts to get inside The Doc’s head make their confrontation more than a straightforward battle of threats. Elsewhere, Sam’s pager sets off a brutal showdown between Zigor and Tuukka, while Gwen’s precarious deception and Karenina’s ambush complicate an already volatile situation. Friedrich’s pitch for a privatized army of a “Hundred Demons” hints at an even bigger threat, though the episode is most compelling when it stays focused on Jackie and Sam.
This hour packs a lot in, and the shifting alliances occasionally threaten to overwhelm its strongest material. Still, the balance of outrageous action, dark comedy, and character development makes it work. Sam’s breakdown reveals the insecurities beneath the chaos, while Jackie remains resourceful even when her opponents gain the upper hand. Their dynamic is becoming one of the show’s strongest assets, and giving both characters room to shine makes “Me and the Devil” a standout. I’m eager to see where the series takes them next. Overall, I give the episode an 8.5/10
The Lowdown S2E5: “A Dog with Two Tails”
“A Dog with Two Tails” is another strong episode of The Lowdown, deepening the season’s mystery while welcoming back Kyle MacLachlan as Governor Donald Washberg. Stuck in jail, Lee Raybon calls “Big D” using a phone number hidden in his boot, and the governor pulls strings to secure his release. Washberg’s lingering affection for Lee, rooted in how he treated his late brother, gives their connection a personal dimension beyond a convenient political favor. I especially enjoyed how his return ties into the introduction of the sheriff who arrested Lee, adding another layer to the show’s tangled political and criminal relationships.
Meanwhile, Mekko’s disappearance grows more troubling amid rumors that he killed Nathan Spence. Lonnie and McMann’s decision to kidnap Ginger makes their search feel increasingly desperate, hinting at something bigger unfolding in Woodrell County, possibly involving the local meat factory. The episode raises plenty of questions, but it also leaves room for the Raybon family’s uneasy relationships. Francis’ birthday bowling outing brings Lee Jr. and Frog together without neatly resolving their tensions, while Frog’s mention of a mysterious gift hidden in a storage unit adds another intriguing loose end.
This episode works because it balances the expanding mystery with the personal connections that keep it grounded. MacLachlan’s return is a highlight, but the quieter family moments matter just as much, keeping the characters grounded as the plot grows more complicated. The Lowdown keeps revealing enough to hold my attention without giving away how everything connects, and I’m eager to see where these threads lead. Overall, I give the episode an 8/10.
War S1E6: “The Simple Act of Paying Attention”
The tables are turning in War as Taylor & Byrne discover a mole within the firm just before the Duval-Henderson divorce trial. “The Simple Act of Paying Attention” steadily builds tension as Serena and Nick subject the junior staff to increasingly intense case reviews. While an innocent Saeed buckles under the pressure, Johnny scrambles to protect himself, working both sides and searching for evidence that Carla orchestrated the honeytrap against Morgan. When that search fails, he makes a ruthless choice: frame Saeed with a fake confession created on Saeed’s laptop. It’s a cruel move that shows just how far Johnny will go to stay ahead.
Archie Renaux is excellent here. Johnny plays both firms, and at times it feels like he’s playing me, too. Renaux makes him convincing enough that I keep wondering whether he has everything under control or is barely holding things together. The email he sends adds another twist, but the episode saves its best moment for the end. Feeling a little too pleased with himself, Johnny quotes, “The simple act of paying attention could take you a long way.” Instead of impressing Serena, the remark gives him away: she recognizes the phrase as connected to David Schill, Cathcart’s mole, and finally puts the pieces together. Johnny’s expression as he realizes his mistake makes the reveal land.
This episode works so well because Johnny’s resourcefulness and arrogance work against each other. He can manufacture evidence and shift suspicion onto someone else, yet a careless remark threatens to undo everything. The sharp writing and Renaux’s performance make that reversal especially satisfying, turning the title into a pointed reminder of what Johnny has underestimated. With Serena now aware of his betrayal and the trial about to begin, War leaves the balance of power in a very different place. Overall, I give the episode a 9/10.
What to Watch This Week
Another busy week of television is ahead, with new streaming premieres, returning favorites, season finales, documentaries, holiday movies, and plenty of binge-worthy releases. Here’s what’s worth adding to your watchlist.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Misty Green (Netflix movie)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death (Hulu, three-episode binge): This docuseries offers an unflinching look at masculinity in the influencer age, where extreme biohacking, online performance, and a series of suspicious deaths collide.
8/7c — Bobby's Triple Threat Season 5 Finale (Food Network)
8/7c — Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter (VH1): Featuring new interviews with cast members from all four cities — New York, Atlanta, Hollywood, and Miami — along with producers, executives, journalists, and cultural commentators, this six-week event explores the franchise's influence on entertainment, music, and popular culture.
9/8c — Big Bargain Holiday Showdown (HGTV): Two teams of friends, family, and neighbors compete to prove who has the most holiday spirit without blowing their shoestring budgets. Tara Lipinski hosts.
9/8c — Bobby Flay's The Line Season 1 Finale (Food Network)
9/8c — VisionQuest Series Finale (Disney+)
Janelle James: How Romantic (Netflix comedy special)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
The Body (Netflix, eight-episode binge): After a dance-team initiation goes horribly wrong, a group of badly behaved Catholic school girls — played by Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, and Geena Meszaros — begin experiencing prophetic visions that send their town into mass hysteria.
Chris Harrison's The Vow (Fox Nation, two-episode premiere): The former host of The Bachelor returns to the dating genre, guiding a 30-year-old bachelor through relationships with 10 women as he searches for lasting love built on shared values, faith, and commitment.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 (Prime Video, four-episode premiere)
Rivals Season 2, Part 2 (Hulu, three-episode premiere)
8/7c — Forged by War: The Navy SEALs (History Channel special): This two-hour event explores the pivotal moments that forged the U.S. Navy SEALs while reflecting on the courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie shared by veterans across every branch of service.
10/9c— Mission to Honor: A 250th Salute to American Veterans (History Channel special): This hour-long special commemorates America's 250th anniversary and those who have served, with an introduction and closing by President Donald Trump.
Avedon (Netflix documentary): Director Ron Howard explores the life and legacy of influential photographer Richard Avedon, whose portraits of world leaders, pop culture icons, and supermodels helped shape 20th-century visual culture.
Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas (Netflix movie): A struggling pastor must rediscover his faith to save his family's church and community by Christmas. Fantasia Barrino, Tank, Shirley Caesar, and Yolanda Adams star.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Blue Lights Season 4 (BritBox)
The Good Daughter (Peacock, six-episode binge): After a violent night shattered their family 20 years earlier, estranged sisters — played by Meghann Fahy and Rose Byrne — are forced to confront buried secrets when another attack rocks their small town.
The Jigsaw Puzzle Murder (Paramount+, two episodes): The docuseries follows Greater Manchester detectives investigating the discovery of a dismembered human torso in the woods near Salford. With few initial clues and more body parts turning up, the search for a killer intensifies.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County (Hulu, 10-episode binge): A group of Orange County moms — Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Jen Affleck, Jordan McClanahan, Madison Bontempo, McCall DaPron, and Salomé Andrea — clash over tradition, expose secrets, and create their own version of #MomTok.
8/7c— The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 Reunion, Week 2 of 2 (Bravo)
9/8c — Southern Charm Season 12 (Bravo)
9/8c — Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Season 5 Finale (Fox)
Allen (Netflix movie): Twenty years after an encounter with an alien changes his life, a man played by T.J. Power reunites with his extraterrestrial childhood friend, whose unexpected return brings new complications.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (Paramount+)
8/7c — A Royal Stables Christmas (UPtv movie): A woman falls for a charming horseman at an equestrian training center, only to discover he's hiding a royal secret. Kathryn Davis and Franco Lo Presti star.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
12 12 12 (Apple TV, two-episode premiere): Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan star as a disgraced FBI agent and a career criminal, locked in a cat-and-mouse game over a daring bank heist in Zurich.
Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy (Apple TV special): Snoopy lands on Santa's naughty list and has just 12 days to prove he's a good beagle, discovering along the way that Christmas is about more than presents.
Being Heumann (Apple TV movie): Disability rights activist Judy Heumann, played by Ruth Madeley, leads a coalition of protesters in the longest occupation of a federal building in American history, refusing to leave until a government bureaucrat, played by Mark Ruffalo, takes action.
The End of Oak Street (HBO Max)
Heartland (Netflix movie): A former country superstar, played by Jessica Chastain, returns to Nashville to unravel the truth behind her niece's disappearance.
8/7c — My Christmas Cowboy (Hallmark Channel movie): A small-town news producer, played by Amy Acker, reconnects with her former college crush, now a celebrity host played by Luke Macfarlane, when he returns to Texas and is enlisted to emcee her family's annual holiday event. Sara Canning co-stars.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
A Proud Family Wizmas (Disney+ special): This song-filled, stop-motion holiday special follows Penny Proud after she inadvertently destroys Christmas as we know it, then reluctantly agrees to make things right.
8/7c — Kids' Choice Awards (Nickelodeon & CBS): Hosted by Alex Warren.
8/7c — The Christmas Yes List (Great American Family movie): When a chronic people-pleaser returns home for Christmas, determined to finally say "yes" to herself, an unexpected romance helps her discover that life's greatest gifts often come when you stop fearing the answer. Danica McKellar and Sam Page star.
8/7c — The Nights Before Christmas (Hallmark Channel movie): A man stuck reliving Christmas Eve, played by Tyler Hynes, falls for an out-of-work journalist, played by Laci J. Mailey, who forgets him every time the day starts over. He must repeatedly win her over while figuring out how to finally reach Christmas Day.
8/7c— One Last Shot (Lifetime movie): When her teenage basketball-star son is diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, a devoted single mother, played by Tisha Campbell, must reunite with her ex and confront how much of herself she's sacrificed for others.
And that’s a wrap on another busy week in television. With more new shows arriving, returning favorites continuing their seasons, major finales on the way, and holiday programming starting to take over the schedule, November is already shaping up to be a very busy month for TV. As always, keep watching, keep discovering something new, and I’ll see you next time for another edition of TV Corner Notes.
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