Compared to the extensive lineup of films hitting our screens in November, the television offerings seem somewhat slighter. That said, there are plenty of worthwhile new and returning series that will help ease us into the binge-heavy months of the year. Apple TV+ sees the return of two popular series, and HBO has a significant release with its “Dune” spinoff series. 

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Elsewhere, there are plenty of series with A-List talent attached, from Michael Fassbender to Colman Domingo.

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The movie season is picking up considerably as November delivers major award contenders and blockbuster fare. “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” will try to attempt a “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer-style box office boost. Festival favorites like “A Real Pain” and “Bird” arrive for their official, long-awaited premieres. Elsewhere, there are two Dwayne Johnson films, an animated sequel, the second film from Luca Guadagnino in 2024 alone, and even some holiday-inspired features to help roll us into December. 

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For years, the self-funded visual epic “The Fall” from director Tarsem (“The Cell,” “Dear Jassi”) was challenging to find. It didn’t stream anywhere, wasn’t available to rent, and physical copies were either rare, out of print, or expensive. The film, a visually gorgeous drama that prioritizes practical effects and was shot in more than 20 countries, became something of a cult classic for those in the know.

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With a simmering, powderkeg rage fueling the backbone of the series, “Sweetpea” is largely a triumph. Plenty of stories over the years deal with female fury, isolation, and overall messiness. In the Starz adaptation of the novel of the same name by CJ Skuse, those feelings are amplified through a bloody killing spree as our antihero protagonist desperately seeks to be seen, no matter the consequences — or body count.

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Despite being flush with color for most of its runtime due to the natural, overgrown landscapes and the sun that filters through the trees surrounding it, “Caddo Lake” is strikingly reminiscent of a certain mid-2000s style of gray genre flick. It’s not just the coloring that lends this thriller to that sort of comparison. The latest film from writer-directors Celine Held and Logan George is a product of a bygone era of filmmaking, for good and bad.

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As we enter October, there’s an onslaught of new films to anticipate. Following the busy September festival schedule, October offers plenty of festival favorites and potential award contenders. Some of these festival favorites, such as “The Outrun,” premiered at the 2024 Sundance. Others, such as “Anora,” have made their way through multiple screenings from Cannes to the Toronto International Film Festival. 

Alongside these buzzy films are independent science-fiction features, streaming releases, and movies perfect for the Halloween season.

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October welcomes a slew of high-profile series and highly anticipated returns. A-list talent, including Cate Blanchett and Gael Garcia-Bernal, is returning to television for new projects. Meanwhile, long-running favorites such as “Heartstopper,” “Abbott Elementary,” and “What We Do in the Shadows” are all making their welcome return. 

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For those looking for a series that scratches the Halloween-season itch, there isn’t much besides the horror series “Teacup.” However, “Sweetpea” looks to play into creepier aesthetics with a killer plot line at its core.

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A traveling magician waxes poetic about our lonely existence only to be terrorized by the inability to find solitude. Such is the dark comedy “Mr. K” exists in, the latest from director Tallulah H. Schwab (“Confetti Harvest”). Riddled with mounting anxiety as the walls begin to close in, “Mr.K” is half an exercise in dread and half an example of showing one’s hand too soon.

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As far as breakups go, cartoonist Chester Brown (Dan Beirne) faces a relatively soft blow. In the early moments of Sook-Yin Lee’s “Paying For It,” he wakes up next to his then-girlfriend, Sonny (Emily Lê), who announces that she thinks she’s begun to fall in love with another man. She’s looking for acceptance to see “where this goes.” Chester, almost inhumanely agreeable, acquesses.

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After an odd summer release schedule, the fall is blazing with hot-ticket releases amidst the fall festival fervor. September promises an eclectic lineup while the Venice Film Festival, Telluride, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the New York Film Festival all premiere other must-adds to your watch list. September is delivering a dense lineup from long-awaited sequels to ’80s favorites to the return of a prominent director with his passion project to adaptations and body horror. 

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From the new major superhero series to the two under-the-radar series premiering their fourth seasons, plenty of television for every type of viewer is hitting screens this September. The big names are the spinoff series “The Penguin” and “Agatha All Along,” both of which focus on breakout characters from their respective predecessors. 

Elsewhere, there’s the recently nominated fourth season of critical favorite “Slow Horses” and the final season of the HBO series, “My Brilliant Friend.” For comedy there’s the latest bite-sized series for FX with “English Teacher.” If none of that strikes your fancy and you’re looking for something more peculiar, check out the upcoming adult-animated series from Zack Snyder.

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In her nuanced feature film debut, director India Donaldson tackles the intricate relationship between two long-time male friends through the eyes of one of their teenage daughters. Selected in both Sundance and Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, “Good One” follows 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) as she goes on a camping trip with her father, Chris (James Le Gross), and his friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy).

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Yes, TV really ramps up in the fall, but must-see television to watch in August still has offerings. For one, there’s a decent amount of animated offerings, “Batman: Caped Crusader” on Netflix, a new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” spin-off on Paramount, and Netflix is keeping the “Terminator” franchise alive on its streaming service. 

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While there are a few new shows to take note of, “Kaos” with Jeff Goldblum (Netflix) and Apple TV+’s “Bad Monkey” dramedy starring Vince Vaughn, August TV is mainly driven by many famous and acclaimed returning TV shows.

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It’s the dog days of summer, and while that sometimes brings some dire offerings to the world of cinema, August still has plenty of distractions worth looking into. For one, M. Night Shyamalan returns with the serial killer film “Trap,” starring Josh Harnett, Matt Damon, and Casey Affleck star in “The Instigators” crime comedy for ‘Bourne Identity’ filmmaker Doug Liman, and horror suspense filmmaker Fede Álvarez finds a new muse in Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), for his scary-looking “Alien: Romulus” franchise installment. 

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As was the case for film, July is a bit of a mixed bag for television in terms of genre and types of series being released. There are three adult animated series, one of which is a sequel and the others spinoffs. It’s a big month for Apple TV+ as the streamer is poised to premiere four new original series, while other services, such as Netflix, are more focused on reality television.

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Jake Paltrow’s (“Young Ones,” “De Palma”) latest film, “June Zero,” breaks itself into three distinctive points of view. The film follows the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the architect of the mass extermination of Jews during World War II. Rather than focusing on Eichmann himself, the film revolves around those whose lives were touched by the trial and his crimes.

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While June — and the summer as a whole — is slightly light on major blockbuster events, plenty of independent and arthouse features are making their way to theaters. “Inside Out 2” is likely the most significant release based on Pixar‘s tried and true strength at the box office, with “A Quiet Place: Day One” being another contender. But elsewhere, there are plenty of exciting and attention-grabbing films getting their theatrical runs. 

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Major IP and critical darlings are set to return this June. The big names include the latest entry to the Star Wars saga with “The Acolyte,” along with the much-hyped season two of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff series “House of the Dragon.” Elsewhere, there are the concluding chapters to season three of “Bridgerton,” along with the return of the Emmy Award-winning “The Bear.

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While it’s a big month for new films, television is seeing a slightly slower release schedule. Despite this, there are some major returns and debuts to anticipate, with the much-delayed return of “Hacks” kicking things off. As is the case these days, it’s a big month for streaming series, with new science-fiction shows coming to Apple TV+ while Disney+ gets to host two major franchises. 

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Cult favorites such as “Interview with a Vampire” and “We Are Lady Parts” both make their return.

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As May arrives, that means summer is here, at least for movies. And it means the theatrical rollout of tentpoles and blockbuster event films, which start out strong this year with the romantic-comedy actioner “The Fall Guy.” It’s a big month for major releases both for the bigger budgeted features but also for indie films that have gained strong word of mouth through festival selections. “I Saw the TV Glow” and “Furiosa” are both worthy of major attention, the former having garnered raves out of its Sundance premieres. 

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Elsewhere, as always, there’s a bit of something for everyone.

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April kicks off strong with the premiere of the bloody action thriller “Monkey Man,” directed by and starring Dev Patel. That buzzy energy floats throughout the rest of the month, with other genre-leaning films premiering following initial festival runs. There’s plenty for horror fanatics, from the latest in “The Omen” franchise to another Cronenberg making their directorial debut and the latest from Alex Garland.

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April is a big month for new releases, with some major titles hitting streaming platforms as spring arrives. Andrew Scott helms a new, highly-anticipated drama for Netflix, while Colin Farrel makes one of two 2024 TV appearances with “Sugar” on Apple TV+ (the other being “The Penguin” coming in the fall). There’s the latest video game adaptation that, like “The Last of Us,” attempts to nail the original tone while delivering why the adaptation is worthwhile.

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March is starting off strong with the highly-anticipated sequel, “Dune: Part Two.” The month continues strong, both through the annual SXSW festivities for film fanatics but for theatrical and streaming releases too. Sundance favorites such as “Love Lies Bleeding” are getting their theatrical review, along with 2023’s Cannes highlight “La Chimera.” Elsewhere, “Roadhouse” gets the remake treatment from Doug Liman and Jake Gyllenhaal,” while Sydney Sweeney gets to go full dramatic in the horror feature “Immaculate.” From big, broad humor to studies on the human condition, there’s something for every type of watcher this month. 

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We’re in the thick of it again, with many must-watch television series hitting our screens in March. While things have been relatively quiet in terms of releases, with a few notable exceptions, March is coming in strong. From highly-anticipated series getting their premier at SXSW to major dramas with considerable A-List talent, there’s an abundance of genres and worlds to immerse yourselves in. From series led by everyone from Kate Winslet to Kristin Wiig to Ewan McGregor and Theo James to the return to a 1990s animated favorite, here’s everything worth checking out this March. 

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This February film release slate is light on strict romances but flourishes with some festival favorites receiving their theatrical debut. For romance lovers, there are still several films available, from undead love stories to the latest original release from Netflix. Aside from the action-adventure films “Argylle” and “Madame Web,” it’s a relatively indie-based month, with a strong showing of international films, many of which were chosen as their country’s selection for the upcoming Oscars. 

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