Taylor Sheridan's ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves;’ Nat Geo’s ‘JFK: One Day in America’: What’s Premiering This Week (Oct. 30-Nov. 5)

By R. Thomas Umstead
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services

Paramount Plus' 'Lawman: Bass Reeves'
Paramount Plus's 'Lawman: Bass Reeves' (Image credit: Paramount Plus)

Taylor Sheridan’s latest drama series and National Geographic’s documentary commemorating the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy highlight the list of shows premiering during the first week of November. 

Paramount Plus on November 5 premieres Lawmen: Bass Reeves, a western-themed drama series from the Yellowstone and Special Ops: Lioness producer that focuses on the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshal. David Oyelowo stars in the series along with Dennis Quaid, Joaquina Kalukango, Bill Dawes and Donald Sutherland.

Also debuting November 5 is Nat Geo’s JFK: One Day In America, which commemorates the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination through newly colorized footage of the November 22, 1963, tragedy and its aftermath, according to the network.

Here are video trailers and premiere dates for several shows set to debut during the week of October 30 to November 5. For some videos, viewer discretion is advised.

November 1: Black Cake (drama series), Hulu

November 2: All the Light We Cannot See (drama series), Netflix

November 2: Kingdom Business (returning series), BET Plus

November 3: Fingernails (movie), Apple TV Plus

November 3: Nyad (sports movie), Netflix

November 3: Quiz Lady (comedy movie), Hulu

November 3: Sly (documentary), Netflix

November 5: Lost Women of Highway 20 (documentary series), ID 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.