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The second week of November 2025 unleashes an eclectic mix of powerful stories across major streaming platforms — from the chilling lanes of Delhi’s underbelly to the echoing halls of courtroom battles and the emotional wreckage of family vendettas. It’s a week of moral dilemmas, retribution, and reinvention, where each frame questions what it truly means to survive — in body, in conscience, and in legacy. Delhi Crime Season 3 – November 13 (Netflix) A new case, a darker enemy, and a battle for the soul of the city Returning with the same grit and empathy that made it an international phenomenon, Delhi Crime enters its third season with DIG Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) once again leading her investigative team — Neeti Singh (Rasika Dugal) and Bhupendra Singh (Rajesh Tailang) — through a case that tests the very limits of justice. What begins as the discovery of an abandoned, injured baby soon unravels into a sprawling network of human trafficking spanning Delhi, Assam, and Rohtak. The team faces its most formidable adversary yet: Badi Didi (Huma Qureshi), a cunning and elusive trafficker whose power operates through fear and invisibility. As the hunt intensifies, Vartika must navigate not only a morally corrupt system but her own eroding faith in it. Unflinching, emotional, and deeply human, Delhi Crime Season 3 redefines the anatomy of crime storytelling in India. Jolly LLB 3 – November 14 (Netflix & JioHotstar) When justice demands laughter, wit becomes a weapon The two beloved Jollys — Arshad Warsi’s Jagdish Tyagi and Akshay Kumar’s Jagdish Mishra — find themselves on opposite sides of the same courtroom in this much-awaited third installment. When a farmer-poet takes his own life after being cheated by an industrialist’s deceitful land acquisition project, both lawyers are pulled into the ensuing legal and moral storm. The tragedy unfolds into a battle between corporate greed and human dignity, exposing a labyrinth of corruption. Justice Sunder Lal Tripathi (Saurabh Shukla) presides over proceedings with his trademark blend of wisdom and exasperation, as the Jollys’ rivalry transforms into reluctant solidarity. Smartly written and socially aware, Jolly LLB 3 balances humor with heart — reminding us why laughter is sometimes the loudest cry for justice. Nishaanchi – November 14 (Prime Video) A violent family saga where revenge becomes inheritance Set in the gritty heart of Kanpur, Nishaanchi unfolds like a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy. Twin brothers Babloo and Dabloo (both played by Aaishvary Thackeray) stand on opposite sides of destiny — one a volatile criminal molded by manipulation, the other a quiet observer living in his brother’s shadow. Haunted by the murder of their father, a wrestler wronged by political greed, Babloo seeks vengeance against his mentor-turned-enemy Ambika Prasad (Kumud Mishra). As blood debts accumulate, love, loyalty, and identity blur into chaos. With stunning performances and a raw, cinematic texture, Nishaanchi examines how violence can pass from generation to generation — like a surname carved in scar tissue. Jurassic World: Rebirth – November 14 (JioHotstar) Survival returns to the wild — where evolution has teeth Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, humanity now coexists precariously with prehistoric predators. When biotech corporations send a covert team — led by Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) — to harvest genetic material for a new medical breakthrough, greed once again becomes the catalyst for chaos. Stranded on an abandoned InGen island, Zora and her team uncover something far worse than dinosaurs — an evolutionary experiment that has merged species into lethal hybrids. A gripping blend of science fiction and moral horror, Jurassic World: Rebirth is both a warning and a spectacle of survival. Last Samurai Standing – November 13 (Netflix) Only honor survives when 292 warriors fight for one destiny In Meiji-era Japan, 292 ronin gather in Kyoto for a deadly contest — a “samurai battle royale.” Their prize: 100 billion yen. Their weapon: the spirit of survival. Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada), a once-proud warrior fighting for his ailing family’s future, becomes the heart of this brutal odyssey. Each duel is not just a fight for money, but for meaning in a modernizing world that has no place for honor. Sweeping and poetic, Last Samurai Standing blends bloodshed with beauty — a meditation on loyalty and loss amid the chaos of change. Being Eddie – November 12 (Netflix) The man behind the laughter In Being Eddie, Eddie Murphy opens up as never before — tracing his journey from Brooklyn stand-up clubs to Hollywood royalty. Through interviews with Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Dave Chappelle, and Kevin Hart, the documentary explores the humor, humility, and heartbreak behind one of the most iconic voices in comedy. From Saturday Night Live to Coming to America, Murphy’s story is not just one of fame, but of resilience and creative evolution — proof that laughter, too, can be a kind of revolution. A Merry Little Ex-Mas – November 12 (Netflix) A divorce, a holiday, and a very unexpected guest list Kate (Alicia Silverstone) wants one last Christmas in her family home before selling it — but her ex-husband shows up with his glamorous new partner (Jameela Jamil), turning nostalgia into a battlefield. Equal parts chaotic and charming, A Merry Little Ex-Mas is a feel-good holiday film that finds humor in heartbreak and hope in the wreckage of love gone stale. The Carman Family Deaths – November 14 (Netflix) A chilling documentary of disappearance and deceit When Nathan Carman returns from a fishing trip without his mother, questions of survival turn into accusations of murder. As investigators dig deeper, a web of secrets surrounding the mysterious death of his wealthy grandfather years earlier comes to light. Featuring exclusive interviews, The Carman Family Deaths examines how privilege, paranoia, and manipulation can distort the very idea of truth. Landman – November 15 (JioHotstar) Oil, ambition, and the American dream’s darkest wells Based on the hit podcast Boomtown, Landman dives into the cutthroat oilfields of Texas. Tommy Norris, a petroleum landman, must navigate volatile business rivalries, moral compromises, and an economy built on human cost. From the creators of Yellowstone, this drama turns corporate greed into modern folklore — where power gushes as fast as it destroys. Dynamite Kiss – November 12 (Netflix) A lie, a kiss, and a love that defies every rule In this South Korean romantic comedy, Go Da-rim, a single woman pretending to be married to secure her job, accidentally kisses her boss — setting off a chain of emotional detonations. Equal parts funny, flirty, and tender, Dynamite Kiss is a tale of deception and discovery — about how love, even under false pretenses, can reveal one’s truest self. In Your Dreams – November 14 (Netflix) Fantasy meets family in a heartwarming animated adventure When siblings Stevie and Elliot attempt to save their crumbling family by venturing into the world of dreams, they discover that perfection is not the answer — acceptance is. Packed with whimsy, emotion, and surreal humor, In Your Dreams blends childhood imagination with grown-up lessons about love, chaos, and courage. Playdate – November 12 (Prime Video) Two dads. One playdate. A full-blown catastrophe. Brian and Jeff, stay-at-home fathers, just wanted a quiet afternoon while their sons played together. Instead, an innocent misunderstanding spirals into an absurd action-comedy filled with mistaken identities, brawls, and bizarre chaos. Playdate is an over-the-top romp that turns suburban parenting into pure cinematic mayhem. Because There’s No Next Life – November 10 (Viki) Three women. Three struggles. One truth: life demands to be lived. This introspective Korean drama follows Jo Na-Jeong, a TV host grappling with lost identity after motherhood; Ku Ju-Young, a seemingly perfect woman hiding her pain of infertility; and Lee Il-Li, a career-driven editor yearning for love. Through shared vulnerability and strength, they discover that reinvention isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. The Beast in Me – November 13 (Netflix) A crime thriller wrapped in grief and obsession After his wife vanishes, a real estate mogul becomes the prime suspect. His neighbor, a reclusive author mourning her own son, begins writing his story — and gets ensnared in his mystery. The Beast in Me is a haunting mini-series that explores the fine line between storytelling and voyeurism, truth and delusion. Malice – November 14 (Prime Video) Trust is a luxury the rich can’t afford When a charming male nanny joins an aristocratic British household, his sinister motives slowly unravel. Is he avenging a past wrong — or orchestrating chaos for pleasure? With a chilling psychological tone, Malice redefines the modern domestic thriller, turning privilege into a ticking time bomb. Bat-Fam Season 1 – November 10 (Prime Video) The Bat-family’s domestic drama takes flight A continuation of Merry Little Batman, this animated series brings the Caped Crusader home — literally. Between crime-fighting and raising Little Batman, Bruce Wayne juggles domestic hilarity, Alfred’s dry humor, and the chaos of an eccentric household featuring Man-Bat and a reformed villain named Claire. It’s Batman like you’ve never seen him: brooding, fatherly, and occasionally late for dinner. Sesame Street – November 10 (Netflix) The world’s most beloved street welcomes a new generation Through puppetry, music, and heartfelt lessons, Sesame Street continues to teach empathy, problem-solving, and kindness — this time with modern-day relevance. It’s not just educational television; it’s the blueprint of compassion itself. Eddington – November 14 (Netflix) A neo-Western thriller for our times Set against the desert expanse of New Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eddington unites Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Luke Grimes in a tense tale of politics, power, and survival. As a small-town election spirals into violence, personal rivalries ignite into moral wars. Visually haunting and narratively bold, Eddington is a modern Western that rides the edge between myth and realism. A Week of Reckonings and Rebirth From Delhi Crime’s haunting pursuit of justice to Nishaanchi’s fraternal vendetta and Jolly LLB 3’s courtroom chaos, this week’s slate reminds us that every fight — for truth, love, or legacy — carries a cost. Whether you crave emotional depth or adrenaline, this lineup guarantees one thing: you’ll finish watching, but the stories will stay.