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Netflix’s November 2026 slate is live, and so far this month, the streamer has added a whopping 15 new shows to its library. I’d bet that’s more shows than most subscribers will probably watch in an entire year – trying to finish it all in a month is basically impossible.
To help you figure out what to watch first, I checked the site Rotten Tomatoes to pick out the Netflix arrivals with the highest critic scores. Of course, just because a show has a high Rotten Tomatoes rating doesn’t mean it will be to every Netflix subscriber’s taste, but it’s a great jumping off point to see which new-to-Netflix shows are likely to be worth your time.
Before diving into November’s top three, a quick point of order: All Netflix originals that haven’t been released at the time of writing have been left off the list because they lack Rotten Tomatoes scores. When two titles tied, I used the audience score to break the deadlock.
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With that out of the way, here are the three TV shows added to Netflix in November 2026 with the highest scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘Bass X Machina’
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A badass Black protagonist in a Western steampunk anime? Write to me. “Bass X Machina” stars Brian Tyree Henry as Bass Reeves, a real-life fugitive slave turned groundbreaking lawman whose legacy inspired a Taylor Sheridan show and HBO’s “Watchmen,” among other pieces of pop culture. Showrunner LeSean Thomas (“The Boondocks,” “Black Dynamite,” “The Legend of Korra”) uses his legacy as a jumping-off point for a fascinating myth all his own, blending fantastic steampunk westerns with real-life history — and it’s cool as shit.
In a border crawling with evil outlaws, rogue machines, and supernatural nasties, Bass – who sports a cybernetic arm because he is a sick monkey – has his hands fully dispensed justice while keeping his family from the cross. He goes on one last job in search of a missing inventor, navigating a post-Civil War steampunk America with his sidekick Dana Starr (Tati Gabrielle) in tow. Even if anime isn’t usually your thing, I urge you to check this one out.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
Stream all six episodes of “Bass X Machina” on Netflix now
“North of the North” season 2
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For a perfect show for the dark winter months, look no further than “North of the North.” Set in Ice Cove, Nunavut, this breezy sitcom unfolds in Canada’s Northern Territory, where there’s no shortage of daylight. Season 2 sees Anna Lambe return as Siaja, a young mother still finding her footing after divorcing the town’s golden boy. This season, she is ready to give romance another shot, and dives headfirst into the cool waters of the speed-dating scene.
Community remains at the heart of the show as Siaja tries to reconnect with her father (Jay Ryan) and track down her biological sister. Also throwing a wrench into the job is her new boss, Helen (Mary Lynn Rajskub, aka the unforgettable Chloe from “24”). “North of North” is a simple comedy with a lot of heart, some seriously gorgeous scenery, and enough low-stakes drama to keep the pace going.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
Stream both seasons of “North of North” on Netflix now
‘Black Doves’ Season 2
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For a more high-octane winter watch, Keira Knightley is back as fan-favorite spy-for-her Helen in season 2 of “Black Doves.” Still feeding government secrets to the secret organization Black Doves, and with her husband, Wallace (Andrew Buchan), to become the UK Prime Minister, she teams up with her old friend, Sam (Ben Whishaw), for an even more dangerous mission.
When her handler, Mrs. Reed, (Sarah Lancashire), is accused of plotting a coup against the organization, it uncovers some fascinating revelations about her past, including a family connection that proves more deadly than anyone expected. There are plenty of twists and sharp dialogue to keep you invested, but the real appeal comes from Whishaw and Knightley, whose genuine chemistry with each other shines through all the shoot-outs and drama you’d expect from a spy thriller.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
Stream both seasons of “Black Doves” on Netflix now
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