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In the mood to

Net-Flicks and Chill?

Ayush Madan picks the most binge-worthy releases on Netflix,
Prime, Disney+, and HBO GO.

INVINCIBLE SEASON 2 (PRIME VIDEO)
Based on the comics by Robert Kirkman – creator
of The Walking Dead (2010-2022) – Invincible
(2021- ) is the story of Mark Grayson, a 17-year-old
high schooler who learns how to be a superhero
under the guidance of his father, Omni-Man.
Last season, it was revealed that *spoiler alert*
Omni-Man is an evil Viltrumite and was not sent
to save Earth, but rather to weaken it for an easy
takeover. After being beaten bloody by his father
in the season finale, Mark struggles to rebuild
his life and fight other invaders as Earth’s new
mightiest hero. Expect more alien creatures, gory
violence, and all-new planets and dimensions to
explore. Invincible stars Steven Yeun as Mark
Grayson, J.K. Simmons as Omni-Man, Sandra Oh
as Debbie Grayson, Gillian Jacobs as Atom Eve,
and Tatiana Maslany as Queen Aquaria.
Release date: 3 November

THE SANTA CLAUSES SEASON 2 (DISNEY+ HOTSTAR)
A sequel series to The Santa Clause movies, the
show stars Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, Father
Christmas, and the busiest man in the North
Pole. In the previous season, Calvin tried to
find a successor to don his red robes, but to no
avail. Now, Calvin must train his son Cal to fill
his shoes while he fends off new villain Magnus
Antas AKA the Mad Santa, played by Modern
Family (2009-2020) star Eric Stonestreet.
Additionally, Season 2 also expands on the lore
of the show with Santopolis, a new amusement
park run by elves complete with a giant
Christmas museum. With the set decorators
imbuing fudge, peppermint, vanilla swirls, and
marble cake into the Victorian-style architecture
of the sets, this new season is sure to be a feast
for the eyes and loads of family-friendly fun.
Release date: 8 November

RAP SH!T SEASON 2 (HBO GO)
Insecure (2006-2021) creator and star Issa Rae
returns with a second dose of her signature brand
of comedy in Rap Sh!t. The show follows two
estranged high school friends, Mia and Shawna,
who return to the city of Miami to make it as a rap
group. In the second season, the duo gain popularity
and now has to decide whether they want to stay
true to their art or conform to the music industry to
further their careers. After delays due to the actor’s
strike, you can now finally check out their journey
on that #tourlife. Rap Sh!t stars KaMillion as Mia
and Aida Osman as Shawna.
Release date: 9 November

THE KILLER (NETFLIX)
Legendary director of Fight Club (1999), The
Social Network (2010), and Gone Girl (2014), David
Fincher returns with his 13th feature film: The
Killer. The movie follows Michael Fassbender
as an unnamed assassin who goes on a murder
rampage after a hit goes wrong. Early reviews are
calling it a “pulpy paperback” of a film, complete
with chapter titles and sharp social commentary
on the gig economy we live in. With a tense and
menacing accompanying score by Reznor and
Ross, and a scene-stealing performance by Tilda
Swinton, The Killer proves that even 30 years
since he started, Fincher’s vision and craft are
sharp as ever.
Release date: 10 November

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