New on Netflix This Week: Top Movies & Series (Nov 9–15, 2026)
November 11, 2026 — 65Nation
Here’s what’s new on Netflix in the US for the week of November 9 to 15, 2026, picked with viewers 65 and over in mind. It is a strong week for grown-ups, led by a Ron Howard documentary and the final season of a gorgeous German period drama.
Highlights for the Week
What’s the best new Netflix pick for a quiet evening this week?
Avedon, Ron Howard’s documentary about photographer Richard Avedon, arrives November 11. If you remember his portraits in Harper’s Bazaar or The New Yorker, it’s a treat, and there’s nothing in it to worry about.
Is there anything new on Netflix to watch with the whole family?
The Gospel of Christmas (November 11) is the one. Tyler Perry wrote and directed it, Kirk Franklin did the music, and it’s packed with gospel legends. Kids can sit through it, and grandparents will probably enjoy it more.
Which new Netflix series is worth starting?
If you liked The Good Wife, try Alicia’s Law, the Mexican remake that starts November 11. Fans of costume drama should head for The Empress, whose third and final season lands November 12.
Top New Movies on Netflix This Week
Nov 10 – Reminders of Him (2026)
This adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestseller stars Maika Monroe as Kenna, a young woman who comes home after five years in prison and tries to get back into her little girl’s life. Tyriq Withers plays the local bar owner who gets caught in the middle. Vanessa Caswill directs.
It’s a tearjerker about grief and second chances, and book-club readers will know the story already. Heads up: there’s some strong language and a couple of love scenes, and the subject matter gets heavy. Keep tissues nearby.
Nov 11 – Avedon (2026)
Ron Howard directs this documentary on Richard Avedon, the fashion and portrait photographer whose black-and-white pictures of everyone from Marilyn Monroe to drifters in the American West defined a whole era. It pairs his archive with the voices of people who knew and worked with him.
This is the one I’d watch first. It’s thoughtful, beautifully put together, and full of faces many of us grew up seeing in magazines. Nothing graphic, just a good story told well.
Nov 11 – The Gospel of Christmas (2026)
Tank plays Isaac, a pastor who moves his family to New York to save a struggling church, with Fantasia Barrino as his wife Rebecca. Tyler Perry wrote and directed, Kirk Franklin produced the music, and the cast includes Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, the Clark Sisters and Fred Hammond.
If you love gospel music, this is an easy yes. The story is gentle and faith-centered, and the music is the real draw. It’s a good one to put on when the family’s over.
Nov 13 – Heartland (2026)
Jessica Chastain plays a former country singer who goes back to Nashville to look for her missing niece and ends up digging into the city’s darker side. Garrett Hedlund and Ross Lynch co-star.
Chastain is always worth watching, and country music fans will like the setting. Be aware it’s a dark mystery, with some violence and grim moments, so save it for a night when you’re in the mood for suspense.
Top New TV Series on Netflix This Week
Nov 11 – Alicia’s Law (2026)
Fernanda Castillo stars in this Mexican remake of The Good Wife. Her husband is jailed for corruption after a public scandal, and Alicia goes back to practicing law after 20 years at home. Part 1 arrives now; Part 2 follows December 9.
It’s in Spanish, with English subtitles and dubbing available. If you watched Julianna Margulies in the original, you’ll enjoy spotting the differences. It’s a courtroom drama with some adult themes, nothing too rough.
Nov 11 – ChiaroScuro (2026)
This Italian crime series follows an art expert who teams up with a police inspector to catch a killer staging murders inspired by famous paintings around Rome.
Lovely scenery and plenty of art history make it a nice change from the usual cop show. There are some disturbing crime scenes, though, so it’s not one for the grandkids. Subtitles or dubbing on offer.
Nov 12 – The Empress Season 3 (2026)
The German period drama about Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, wraps up with a final season of six episodes. Devrim Lingnau and Philip Froissant return as Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph.
If you’ve been following along, don’t miss the ending. If you haven’t, the first two seasons are a satisfying binge for anyone who liked The Crown. There’s some nudity and court intrigue that gets ugly at times.
Nov 13 – Murder in Galicia (2026)
A Spanish limited series based on a real murder case in Galicia, in northwestern Spain. It’s a short, self-contained true-crime drama.
Good for true-crime fans who want something you can finish in a few evenings. It deals with a real killing, so expect some upsetting material. Spanish with subtitles or dubbing.
Find this week’s new movies and series
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