Streaming platforms in the United States and Canada are loading November with a dense slate of new shows and movies, mixing returning franchises with star-driven debuts. The month's lineup spans fantasy, prestige drama, sports comedy and true-crime storytelling, giving subscribers plenty to queue as the holiday season nears.

Which big franchises are back?

Fantasy fans have two major returns. Prime Video brings back "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for a third season, while Disney+ debuts a third season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," which is filmed in Vancouver. Prestige drama also returns: "The Gilded Age" launches its fourth season on HBO, and "Yellowjackets" begins its fourth and final season, arriving on Crave in Canada.

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Netflix's spy thriller "Black Doves" returns for a second season on Nov. 5, with Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw back and Neve Campbell joining the cast. Ryan Murphy's "All's Fair" also gets a second season on Disney+.

What new titles are worth a look?

Prime Video's "The Greatest," an eight-part drama about Muhammad Ali, stars Jaalen Best as the young Cassius Clay. Apple TV offers "Stick," a golf comedy with Owen Wilson, and "Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook," a culinary road-trip series.

Netflix's "The Altruists," premiering Nov. 19, dramatizes the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, with Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner playing Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison. In Canada, Jessica Chastain leads the Netflix film "Heartland" on Nov. 13.

How do Canadian releases differ?

Availability varies by country. Season 2 of "The Hunting Wives" reaches Crave and Netflix in Canada on the same day, a split release that differs from the U.S. rollout. Netflix also carries a live NFL game on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, with Green Bay facing Los Angeles and U2 performing at halftime, according to Collider.

FAQ

When does "The Altruists" premiere?

The eight-episode FTX drama arrives on Netflix on Nov. 19.

Where can Canadians watch "Yellowjackets"?

The show's fourth and final season streams on Crave in Canada.