What's Premiering This Week (Nov. 2-Nov. 8)

By R. Thomas Umstead
last updated

Showtime's 'Moonbase 8' comedy on tap for week

From left: Tim Heidecker as Rook, John C. Reilly as Cap and Fred Armisen as Skip in Showtime's 'Moonbase 8'
From left: Tim Heidecker as Rook, John C. Reilly as Cap and Fred Armisen as Skip in Showtime's 'Moonbase 8' (Image credit: A24/Showtime)

The first week of November will feature a relatively light schedule of new scripted and reality shows.

Leading the new scripted show premieres is Showtime's Moonbase 8. The series, premiering Nov. 8, stars Fred Armisen and follows several astronauts as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission, said the network.

Moonbase 8 (2020) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Series - YouTube
Watch On

On the unscripted front, WeTV on Nov. 5 premieres the seventh season of its hit series, Braxton Family Values, which continues to follow the exploits of the musical Braxton sisters.

Braxton Family Values 👑🤯 First Look! - YouTube
Watch On

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for several shows debuting the week of Nov. 2 to Nov. 8 on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

Nov. 4 -- The A Word (returning series) -- Sundance

The A Word | Season 3 Trailer | SundanceTV - YouTube
Watch On

Nov. 5 -- Riviera (returning series) -- Sundance Now

Riviera - Season 3 | Official Trailer [HD] | A Sundance Now Original | Premieres November 5th - YouTube
Watch On

Nov. 5 -- Save Me Too (returning series) -- Peacock

Save Me Too | Official Trailer | Peacock - YouTube
Watch On

Nov. 5 -- Two Weeks to Live (drama/comedy) -- HBO Max

Two Weeks to Live | Official Trailer | HBO Max - YouTube
Watch On

Nov. 7 -- Behind Every Man (reality) -- OWN

Behind Every Man Premieres November 7 | Behind Every Man | Oprah Winfrey Network - YouTube
Watch On

Nov. 7 -- Earth’s Great Seasons (documentary) -- BBC America

‘Earth’s Great Seasons’ w/ Andrew Scott Premieres Sat, Nov 7 | BBC America - YouTube
Watch On

Nov. 7 -- Gemusetto (animation) -- Adult Swim

Gemusetto: Death Beat(s) | November 7 at 2am ET/PT | adult swim - YouTube
Watch On
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.