From Thrillers to Rom-Coms: 7 New Releases to Watch This November
As we cozy up for November binging season, EnVi has compiled a watchlist that’s guaranteed to keep things exciting. From romance and drama to action-packed thrillers, these picks are worth pressing play on (and maybe even canceling plans for).
The Trunk – November 29
Veteran actors Gong Yoo and Seo Hyunjin star in this new Korean mystery romance based on the novel of the same name by Kim Ryeoryung. The eight episode drama follows a marriage contract couple in a temporary, loveless union. When a mysterious trunk washes up in a lake, their lives are turned upside down. The pair must rely on each other to unravel the mystery of the company that matched them together and reveal its secrets. Prepare for tension, teamwork, and twists, oh my.
The Trunk is directed by acclaimed K-drama director Kim Gyutae, known for shows like It’s Okay, That’s Love (2014), and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016). This will also mark the first of two Netflix series Gong Yoo will be featured in this year, as The Trunk premieres just a month before the second season of Squid Game (2021).
The Heart Killers – November 24
Thai powerhouse production company GMMTV brings us a twisty, spicy tale with The Heart Killers, a boys love series that’s part assassin thriller, part rom-com. An original script, the series takes themes from the classic Shakespeare play The Taming of The Shrew (think 10 Things I Hate About You).
An undercover police informant enlists his best friend to date the protective older brother of the alleged hitman he’s wooing…and also investigating. As his plan unfolds, sparks fly and moral lines blur, turning this mission into something far more complicated (and a lot steamier) than he signed up for. Expect lots of chemistry, intense glances, and some Shakespearean dramatics.
The Heart Killers stars Thai idol actors Kanaphan “First” Puitrakul, Tanawat “Khaotung” Ratanakitpaisan, Archen “Joong” Aydin, and Natachai “Dunk” Boonprasert. You can watch the series weekly on iQIYI starting November 24.
Hello, Love Again – November 15
Get your tissues ready! Hello, Love Again is here to tug at your heartstrings. The highly anticipated sequel to Filipino romance movie Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) is set to release on November 15 through Star Cinema and GMA Pictures. Hello, Love Again follows the protagonists Joy and Ethan, played by Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards respectively, as they navigate life, love, and post-lockdown heartbreak.
Reunions aren’t always easy, and as they confront past feelings, new dreams, and the complications of growing apart, the pair might learn that sometimes love is about letting go — or finding your way back all over again.
The original smashed box office records and became the highest-grossing Filipino film shortly after its premiere, holding the title until January 2024. The movie will make its theatrical release in The Philippines on November 13, followed by a North American release on November 15.
Interior Chinatown – November 19
Based on the acclaimed novel by Charles Yu, Interior Chinatown stars actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang. The show reimagines the classic crime procedural through the eyes of Willis Wu, a background actor who’s spent his career stuck on the sidelines. That is until he accidentally witnesses a real crime. As he dives into the investigation, Willis begins to unravel secrets that hit closer to home than he ever expected.
The mini-series boasts an impressive cast, including Ronnie Chieng, Chloe Bennet, and Tzi Ma. Part mystery, part dark comedy, and all about the meta journey from side character to lead. All ten episodes drop at once November 19 on Hulu.
Sweethearts – November 28
Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga are classic best friends to lovers in New Line Cinema’s romantic comedy Sweethearts. The college freshmen are determined to make a clean break from their past by ditching their high school relationships. But as they try to let go of old flames, they can’t help noticing the sparks between them — and chaos (and chemistry) ensues.
Things don’t go quite as smooth as they would’ve hoped so the pair must travel back to their hometown and attend the party of a lifetime to complete their missions. Oh, and maybe they’ll realize they’ve been in love with each other the whole time along the way.
Sweethearts will be streaming exclusively on Max starting November 28.
Citadel: Honey Bunny – November 6
Amazon Prime’s dynamic, high budget spy drama Citadel (2023) is getting an Indian spin-off entitled Citadel: Honey Bunny. Aimed to be a prequel to the original series, this show follows struggling actress, Honey, and a stuntman named, you guessed it, Bunny. An unlikely pair, the duo falls into a life of near-death experiences, sexy espionage, and bunny coded nicknames.
Picking up as years have past, Honey and Bunny must reunite and get back in action when the person who matters to them the most needs their help. With all the suspense of a spy thriller and the glitz of Bollywood, this show promises high-stakes missions, and a glamorous take on classic spy action.
The Hindi-language series stars two of India’s biggest names in Varun Dhawan, known for smash hits October (2018), and Badlapur (2015), alongside South Indian film legend Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Citadel: Honey Bunny is airing now on Amazon Prime.
Wicked (Part 1) – November 22
Musical theater fans, rejoice! After years of waiting (seriously, years), Wicked is finally hitting the big screen. Initially rumored to have started production after the tremendous success of the Broadway musical adaptation in the early 2000s, the studio release found its legs in 2021 when director John M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights) became involved. Soon, the production took flight when it cast its leads in Tony Award-Winning actress Cynthia Erivo and Grammy Award-Winning global pop superstar Ariana Grande.
Rounding out the all star cast is Academy Award-Winner Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Johnathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, and Ethan Slater.
Wicked is based on the Gregory Macguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. A retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz from the perspective of the wicked witch of the west named Elphaba (Erivo). The story details her upbringing, schooling at Shiz University with her polar opposite roommate Galinda (Grande), and her motivations that lead to her showdown with Dorothy in the original classic, broken up into a two act phenomenon.
Wicked Part 1 hit theaters November 22nd.
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