“Better than Killing Eve”: 9 “superb” TV shows to watch on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more this November

If you’re anything like us, the month ahead is going to involve some nights on the sofa, which means you’re going to need some good TV to keep you entertained. Fortunately, November has a whole host of new shows lined up – and, let’s be honest, who needs plans when there’s heaps of great TV to watch?

From the return of our favourite Downton Abbey replacement to a new BBC spy series that might well be better than Killing Eve and Sarah Lancashire’s return to our screens, we’ve rounded up 9 superb shows that are worth every minute of your time this November. So, grab the remote and enjoy our pick of the very best dramas coming to a screen near you…

Tall Tales & Murder

This Ireland-set series mixes a Thursday Murder Club-esque plot with stars of Black Doves, Motherland and Peaky Blinders – and what a combination it is. Based on the popular books in Caimh McDonnell’s The Dublin Trilogy, we’re introduced to Bridget (Ella-Lily Hyland), an unconventional nurse who works the night shift at a Dublin nursing home. She reads the residents bedtime horror stories, arranges clandestine late-night dances and euthanises them if they ask nicely… yes, really. Add in Paul (Casey Walsh), a young man stuck stealing cars to repay a debt to crime boss Ma Baker (Philippa Dunne) and the story only gets more bizarre but brilliant from there. Arriving on Tuesday 3^rd November at 10.40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The Gilded Age

Hold on to your (frilly) hats, period drama fans – Sky’s New York high society drama is back for series 4. If you’re new to the series, Julian Fellowes’ hit drama revolves around a group of late 19th century New Yorkers at a time of seismic change in America as the Industrial Revolution created a boom for the middle classes. There’s railroad magnate George Russell (played by Morgan Spector), his wife Bertha (Carrie Coon, who you might recognise from The White Lotus), and a plethora of other stars including Cynthia Nixon. And the lavish drama is only about to get even better. Series 4 is arriving on Monday 2^nd November at 9pm on Sky Atlantic.

Black Doves

The best spy series since Slow Horses is making its long-awaited return. Series 2 sees Keira Knightley step back into the shoes of Helen Webb and she’s still betraying her nation’s secrets to the Black Doves. Now, however, her husband, Wallace (Andrew Buchan), is preparing to become Prime Minister, which means she’s walking a more dangerous path than ever. We’re pleased to report that Sarah Lancashire will also be back with a bigger role, as Reed finds herself ensnared in a ruthless plot to undermine her position in the Black Doves. Series 2 is arriving on Thursday 5^th November on Netflix.

The Assassin

Keeley Hawes is returning to the fold as not-so-retired assassin, Julie, whose new life on an idyllic Greek island was rudely interrupted by an enemy from the past. Series 2 will find her forced to reluctantly team up with her son, Edward (Freddie Highmore), once again, when his dream honeymoon with Kayla (Shalom Brune-Franklin) is hijacked and his new bride is taken hostage. Ah, bliss. Series 2 is arriving on Friday 6^th November on Prime Video.

Return to Paradise

Death in Paradise‘s Australian spin-off is about to bring us more mystifying murder cases. It’s back to Dolphin Cove where DS Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) has quite the plethora of investigations on her hands: an artist stabbed in full view of an audience, a wildlife worker killed in a locked cage, and a film director shot at her own screening. But the biggest mystery of all? Mack’s own heart. Series 3 is arriving on Friday 6^th November at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Rivals

What will make November significantly more enjoyable? More episodes of Rivals, of course. Episodes 7-12 (we’re still on series 2) pick up after the heartbreaking mid-series finale, with Tony Baddingham and Declan O’Hara’s battle for the Cotswolds crown reaching fever pitch, Rupert Campbell-Black forced to confront his own personal demons, and plenty more hedonistic parties, including the all-important Hampshire Hunt Ball. Series 2b is arriving on Wednesday 11^th November on Disney+.

The Good Daughter

She’s the author of countless New York Times bestselling novels, so it’s about time another one of Karin Slaughter’s masterpieces came to the small screen. Meghann Fahy and Rose Byrne are Charlotte and Samantha Quinn, two sisters whose lives have been marred by tragedy. Nearly three decades ago, a brutal invasion of their rural home in Pikeville, Georgia, left their mother dead and the past is about to come back to haunt them. When, 28 years later, another shocking tragedy leaves the town traumatised, the family once again find themselves plunged into a nightmare. Arriving on Thursday 12^th November on Sky Atlantic.

Honey

The BBC’s hit cat-and-mouse spy thriller, Killing Eve, is back… sort of. What we’re actually getting is a prequel, which takes us to 1980s Berlin, where Martha (LeAnn Skelly) – who’s the younger version of Carolyn Martens, the MI6 officer played by Fiona Shaw in Killing Eve – is a deep cover agent for MI6. And not only is she caught between enemies and threats, she’s also caught in quite the love triangle. Is it better than Killing Eve? We think it could be. Arriving on Saturday 14^th November on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Changing Ends

Alan Carr’s semi-autographical sitcom is one of the most joyous shows on TV. Now in its fourth series, the action picks up in 1990 when young Alan (Oliver Savell) is 15, more confident and proudly gay. He’s also craving independence and excitement – and his encounter with an inspiring drag queen might just provide it. Series 4 is arriving on Sunday 23^rd November on ITV1 and ITVX.