Geeks unite! All your geeky content from Netflix is taking centre stage! Coming up in November, Netflix is about to set the stage afire with a bevvy of announcements relating to some of its most popular content like One Piece, The Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things and more!
Starting on 7th November, the online streaming giant will be making a bevvy of announcements across all their platforms. November 7, 2023 (Malaysian Time) is Stranger Things Day! Throughout the day, Netflix will be dropping nibbles of information and updates from the Upside Down. These updates won’t be coming your way from a live stream though, they’ll be coming in the form of posts across X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch and TikTok.
The following two days will see the same format of announcements. On 10, 11 and 12 November 2023, at 5 AM Malaysian Time, Netflix will be airing exclusive clips, teasers, breaking news and more from shows like The Umbrella Academy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Yu Yu Hakusho, Leave the World Behind, One Piece, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and The Dragon Prince on the official Geeked Week website. Rounding things up on November 13, 2023, at 8:30 AM is a special session with Zack Snyder about his upcoming epic Rebel Moon. This special will air on the official Geeked Week Website as well.
Of course, this announcement is just the tip of the iceberg. Netflix has already given us a sneak peek into the upcoming live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender on Instagram. In their post, they gave us a glimpse at the actors behind the Fire Nation including Uncle Airoh and Zuko, Aang, Katara and Sokka.
Netflix’s TUDUM event isn’t anything new for long-time Netflix viewers. The event returned for an exciting, feature-packed event over the weekend. There wasn’t any stone left unturned – from series to movies to games.
However, it wasn’t all just shows making their debut in 2023. Here are some of the English language series you’ll be able to binge before 2022 ends or during the holidays during some much-needed R&R.
Umbrella Academy (Seasons 1 – 3) – Already Available
I know, I know – it’s a little late for Umbrella Academy to make this list. But Netflix did show off a new blooper reel during TUDUM which you have to see.
The first three seasons of the adventures of the Hargreeves siblings are available for you to catch up on before the fourth and final season debuts. If you haven’t met Vanya, I mean Viktor, Diego, Klaus, Luther, Allison, and Five – what are you waiting for? Follow the story as they discover the secret behind their powers and their dysfunctional family.
Entergalactic (Debuts September 30, 2022)
Entergalatic is a special television event that follows Jabari, an artist on the brink of success. Follow his journey as he learns where love fits into his life while he chases his big break.
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The animated feature showcases amazing animation and a love story that spans more than just the here and now. It also features music from Kid Cudi and debuts on the same day as his latest album – Entergalactic – drops. Characters are voiced by Scott Mescudi (Jabari), Jessica Williams (Meadow), Timothée Chalamet (Jimmy), Vanessa Hudgens (Karina), Jaden Smith (Jordan) and more.
Coming to Netflix in October 2022
The Watcher (Debuts October 13, 2022)
The Watcher follows a couple who purchase their dream home in the idyllic suburb of Westfield in New Jersey. Follow Dean and Nora Brannock as they discover that all is not as it seems in Westfield as their “unique” neighbours give them an icy welcome. Things go from awkward and irritating to a nightmare as the couple start receiving disturbing letters from “The Watcher”.
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The series is based on the true story of the infamous “Watcher” house in New Jersey. The series is spearheaded by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan who have worked on hit series like Ratchet, Glee and Netflix’s latest hit Dahmer. Bobby Cannavale and Naomi Watts play Dean and Nora.
Coming to Netflix in November 2022
Manifest Season 4 Part1 (Debuts November 4, 2022)
Manifest is probably one of the most well-known series on the list. The series was initially cancelled after a successful 3-season run on NBC. Netflix swooped in giving the series a final fourth season. The fourth season continues the story of the mysterious flight 828 that disappeared en route to New York from Jamaica only to reappear five years later.
Season 4 will take off where Season 3 ended with Cal reappearing after mysteriously vanishing when he touched the tail fin of Flight 828. But all is not as it once was as he’s returned older than he was. The series will continue to follow our heroes – Michaela, Ben, Cal, Zeke, and Saanvi – who race to unravel the mystery surrounding their reappearance before time runs out. The series stars Josh Dallas, Melissa Roxburgh, Matt Long and J.R. Ramirez.
The Crown Season 5 (Debuts November 9, 2022)
Netflix’s critically acclaimed historical drama of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s reign continues into its 5th and penultimate season this November. Having already covered the early part of her reign in Season 1, her wedding, and her relationship with Margaret Thatcher and Lady Diana Spencer, the new season of The Crown will continue in chronological order.
The 10-episode fifth season will trace Her Majesty through the late 90s and early 2000s. The season also marks the second wholesale recasting of the ensemble. Imelda Staunton leads a brand new ensemble with the talents of Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Jonny Lee Miller, Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki.
Dead to Me (Debuts November 17, 2022)
After many delays, the third and final season of Netflix’s Emmy Award-nominated dark comedy, Dead to Me will finally debut on November 17. Follow unlikely friends – Jen and Judy – as they continue to get into awkward situations and hijinx that are mind-numbingly hilarious.
The third season picks up where season 2 left off with our dynamic duo injured and abandoned after their fateful car crash. Find out what happens as they will undoubtedly get into more hijinx and drama. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini reprise their roles in the final season.
1899 (Debuts November 17, 2022)
1899 is a brand new German series coming to Netflix on November 17, 2022. The period mystery-horror follows a group of European migrants as they leave London on a steamship in the hopes of starting new lives in New York. However, things take a turn when they encounter another migrant ship adrift in the open sea. The series stars Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann and Miguel Bernardeau.
Wednesday (Debuts November 23, 2022)
The Addams family is coming back to the silver screen with a brand new series which follows the daughter of the family – Wednesday Addams.
The new Netflix Horror comedy will follow Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy. The supernatural mystery comedy will see Wednesday and some familiar characters as she learns to master her psychic powers, stop a mysterious killing spree of town citizens and unravel a supernatural mystery that has her family in the centre of it all. The series stars Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzman, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Coming to Netflix in December 2022
Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinnochio ( Debuts December 9 2022)
Gullermo Del Toro spearheads a stop motion retelling of the popular tale of Pinnochio, a wooden puppet to comes to life in 1930s Italy.
The new animated feature, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinnochio, will follow Pinnochio as he becomes a boy and discovers the meaning of life. Pinnochio turns out to be one of the worst behaved boys playing pranks and causing mischief. Can he live up to his father’s expectations?
The animated feature stars Gregory Mann, Ewan McGregor, David Bradley and Christoph Waltz.
Emily in Paris Season 3 (Debuts 21 December 2022)
Emily Cooper is back for a third season in Paris! After the events of season 2, Emily finds herself in between a rock and a hard place both romantically and professionally.
Continue to follow the misadventures of Emily in Paris as she continues to navigate the highs and lows of her life as a Marketing Executive. Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park, and Lucien Laviscount all reprise their roles in the new season.
The Witcher: Blood Origin (Debuts December 25, 2022)
Set 1200 years before the events of The Witcher, Blood Origin follows a group of outcasts that fight to preserve what was once taken from them.
The quest sees the creation of the first Witcher as conflict arises and threatens their worlds. The events of Blood Origin will unravel the untold tales which took place before the “conjunction of spheres”. The series stars Michelle Yeoh, Jacob Collins-Levy, Sophia Brown and Laurence O’Fuarain.
