What to watch on Disney+ Canada in November 2021
Including Dopesick, Marvel's Hawkeye, Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary, and Shang-Chi
It’s a big month for Disney+ Canada. You’ll notice quite a lot of programming is rolling out on November 12; that’s because the date marks the second anniversary of the streaming service’s launch. Maybe there’ll also be cake.
The Beatles: Get Back
Originally announced as a feature documentary, Peter Jackson’s look at the making of Let It Be (and the end of the Beatles) is now a six-hour miniseries rolling out over the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend in three parts. We will be there for every minute of it, even though the last thing Jackson released in three parts was The Hobbit, and we all know how that went. On the other hand, Jackson’s last documentary project was the incredibly moving WWI tribute They Shall Not Grow Old, which demonstrated not just an uncanny ability to bring the past to life but a willingness to tweak “official” history with unexpected bursts of feeling. And that could make a Beatles project awfully interesting. Premieres November 25
Dopesick
Based on Beth Macy’s book about the opioid crisis in America, this eight-part Hulu miniseries from writer-producer Danny Strong (Recount, Game Change) tackles a massive, complex issue from multiple perspectives with an ensemble cast led by Michael Keaton, Kaitlyn Dever, Peter Sarsgaard, Rosario Dawson, Will Poulter, and Michael Stuhlbarg as Purdue Pharma chairman Richard Sackler. Premieres November 12
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Missed it in theatres? Destin Daniel Cretton’s lush martial-arts adventure—which introduces some guy from Kim’s Convenience as Marvel’s latest superhero and even lets him do most of his own stunts—rides the whole Disney+ Day wave onto your screen, and they’re not even putting it on the Premier Access tier. All kidding aside, we are ridiculously happy for Simu Liu, who not only gets to live out his lifelong dream of being an action star but does it alongside genuine legends like Michelle Yeoh and Tony Leung. Awkwafina’s not a legend yet, but she’s here too, having the very best time. November 12
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
Introduced in The Empire Strikes Back and unceremoniously thrown into a Sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi, Star Wars’ original helmeted bounty hunter got his groove back in the second season of The Mandalorian, with Temuera Morrison donning the armour to help Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin out of a jam or two. And now that Disney is spinning the character into his own show, The Book Of Boba Fett, they’re teasing that with a special examining the character’s enduring presence. We’re just curious to see whether they’re willing to admit that Boba’s first appearance was in an animated segment of the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. Don’t hold your breath. November 12
Marvel’s Hit-Monkey
You thought M.O.D.O.K. was as weird as Marvel could get? Well, now there’s an animated series about a Japanese snow monkey schooled in the ways of the assassin to seek revenge on a Tokyo crime syndicate for… reasons. (In the comics, the character went after Deadpool on several occasions and actually managed to shoot Spider-Man at one point, so one would do well to take him seriously.) Jason Sudeikis is the voice of his spiritual mentor—a literal spirit—and George Takei and Olivia Munn are the humans destined to cross paths with the hairy avenger. Showrunners Will Speck and Josh Gordon directed Blades Of Glory and Office Christmas Party and the Will Arnett series Flaked, which means we have no idea what to expect from this. Premieres November 17
Hawkeye
It’s fair to say Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton is not the most engaging Avenger. Yes, he’s good at archery and holding grudges, but his power set is pretty piddly compared to a Captain America, the Hulk and Thor. So spinning him off into Marvel’s latest miniseries makes sense: he can operate at a more appropriate scale, and the six-episode run should allow Hailee Steinfeld plenty of time to steal scenes as Barton’s protege, Kate Bishop. And, yes, Lucky The Pizza Dog is in there somewhere. Premieres November 24
Here’s the full list of new titles available on Disney+ Canada in November 2021 by date:
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November 3
Bob’s Burgers (Season 11)
Bob’s Burgers (Season 12, new episode)
Family Guy (season 20, new episode)
The Great North (Season 2, new episode)
The Simpsons (Season 33, new episode)
November 3
The Great North (Season 2, new episode)
The Simpsons (Season 33, new episode)
November 12
Dopesick (premiere episode)
November 17
Bob’s Burgers (Season 12, new episode)
Dollface (Season 1)
Dopesick (new episode)
Family Guy (Season 20, new episode)
The Great North (Season 2, new episode)
Marvel’s Hit-Monkey (Season 1 premiere)
The Simpsons (Season 33, new episode)
November 22
Solar Opposites Christmas Special
November 24
Dopesick (new episode)
Family Guy (Season 20, new episode)
The Great North (Season 2, new episode)
Marvel’s Hit-Monkey (Season 1 premiere)
The Simpsons (season 33, new episode)
Disney+
November 3
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Season 1, new episode)
November 5
Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa
November 12
"The Ballad of Nessie" (short)
"Ciao Alberto" (short)
Enchanted
Entrelazados (Season 1)
"Feast" (short)
"Frozen Fever" (short)
"Get a Horse!" (short)
Home Sweet Home Alone
Jungle Cruise
"The Little Matchgirl" (short)
Marvel Studios’ 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Olaf Presents
"Paperman" (short)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
"The Simpsons: All-New Short"
"Tangled Ever After" (short)
Tick Tock Tale
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Season 2, episodes 1-5)
November 17
Fancy Nancy (Season 3)
November 19
Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
Mission to the Sun
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
20/20: The Most Magical Story on Earth—50 Years of Walt Disney World
November 24
Hawkeye (premiere episodes)
November 25
The Beatles: Get Back (Part 1)
November 26
The Beatles: Get Back (Part 2)
Deck The Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special
Ernest Saves Christmas
November 27
The Beatles: Get Back (Part 3)
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