This weekend brings a diverse slate of new and returning shows across major streaming platforms, including a new anime series, a sports drama, and a documentary centered on a famous comedian. Viewers can find new content on Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu.
Bass X Machina
Available on Netflix, Bass X Machina is an animated series set in a Steampunk-influenced American frontier. The show follows the fictionalized adventures of Bass Reeves, a real-life Black deputy U.S. Marshal, who battles rising Confederate forces with the aid of advanced technology. Created by LeSean Thomas and Studio Mir, known for their work on The Legend of Korra, the series features Brian Tyree Henry as the voice of Reeves and has been praised for its escalating stakes and absurd foes. It comprises six episodes.
Stick
Apple TV+ offers the second season of Stick, a comedy-drama starring Owen Wilson. The series centers on Pryce “Stick” Cahill, a former golfer whose career was derailed by a public incident. He finds a path to redemption when he mentors a talented young golfer. The show also features Peter Dager and Lili Kay, and consists of ten episodes.
All’s Fair
Hulu's new drama, All’s Fair, is a star vehicle for Kim Kardashian, inspired by her recent pursuits in the legal field. The series follows a group of elite female divorce lawyers who leave their established firms to start their own practice, specializing in high-profile celebrity divorces. The cast includes Naomi Watts and Teyana Taylor, and the show has eight episodes.
Taken: Natalee Holloway
Netflix presents Taken: Natalee Holloway, a three-episode documentary series. It investigates the 2005 disappearance of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway during a graduation trip to Aruba. The case garnered significant public attention, and Holloway was declared dead in 2012 without her body ever being recovered.
Black Doves
Returning for its second season on Netflix is the British spy thriller Black Doves. The series stars Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw as old friends who work as spies for a clandestine organization. The new season escalates the stakes as Helen's (Knightley) husband becomes Prime Minister, adding a new layer of complexity to their missions. The season includes six episodes.
The Greatest
Prime Video's new biographical sports drama, The Greatest, focuses on the life of Muhammad Ali. Produced by Jay-Z and Lonnie Ali, the series follows Ali's journey from an 18-year-old boxing prodigy to his rise as a heavyweight champion. The show features Jaalen Best and Omari Hardwick, and consists of eight episodes.
Devil’s Crest
From the creator of Sword Art Online comes Devil’s Crest, a new anime series premiering worldwide on November 6th. Set in 2031, the story follows twins who discover that the virtual and real worlds have merged after playing an online game, leading to a classmate transforming into a monster and endangering the class. The series has twelve episodes and stars Yuya Hirose and Satomi Amano.
Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook
Apple TV+ also features Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook, an eight-episode documentary series. In it, actress Nora Lum, also known as Awkwafina, embarks on a culinary journey across the country. Despite her family's background in the restaurant industry, Awkwafina struggles with cooking and seeks lessons from renowned chefs, with appearances by Roy Choi and Martin Yan.