With the continuation of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the release schedule of Hollywood-produced series and films remains unpredictable. November at least sees several new releases, from Netflix animated series (two of them, actually) to even more Netflix with the first part of the final season of a long-running mainstay with “The Crown.” Beyond Netflix, it’s notable that of the series highlighted below, four of them are animated series, both original and based on existing titles. While there are plenty of new and returning live-action dramas and comedies, it will be interesting to see if, due to the strikes, there’s a push for more projects like animation and/or unscripted reality series in the near future. 
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“Lawman: Bass Reeves”
Created by Chad Feehan and from executive producers Taylor Sheridan and David Oyelowo, “Lawman: Bass Reeves” tells the untold story of the first Black U.S. Marshal. Oyelowo also stars as the titular character Bass Reeves with a supporting cast including Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Moses Brings Plenty, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, and Forrest Goodluck. 
Release Date: Season 1 premieres November 5 on Paramount+.

“All The Light We Cannot See”
Based on the best-selling novel by Anthony Doerr, “All the Light We Cannot See,” Shawn Levy directs the television adaptation. The story follows a young blind French girl whose path collides with a young German soldier during WWII. Developed by Steven Knight, the miniseries stars Aria Mia-Loberti, Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, Louis Hofmannn, and Lars Eidinger. 
Release Date: The series premieres November 2 on Netflix.

“Invincible” (Season 2) 
Robert Kirkman’s bloody and violent animated series “Invincible” returns for its second season. The series stars the returning Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Gillian Jacobs, Andrew Randall, J.K. Simmons, and more, with voices such as Peter Cullen joining. The series picks up with Mark Grayson dealing with the fallout of his father’s shocking reveal and betrayal in season one. 
Release Date: Season 2 premieres November 3 on Prime Video.

“Blue Eye Samurai”
The latest in Netflix’s push for adult animation, “Blue Eye Samurai,” is written by husband and wife duo Michael Green and Amber Noizumi. The series is set in 17th-century Japan during the Edo period and follows a mixed-race swords master, Mizo (voiced by Maya Erskine), who seeks vengeance. The impressive cast includes George Takei, Randall Park, Kenneth Branagh, Stephanie Hsu, Ming-Na Wen, Masi Oka, and more. 
Release Date: Season 1 premieres November 3 on Netflix.