Aziz Ansari brings diverse cast with 'Master of None'

Aziz Ansari brings diverse cast with 'Master of None'

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By WORLD CURRENT NEWS UPDATE
Updated November 6, 2015
<strong>"The Secret of the Nutcracker"</strong>: A 12-year-old tries to find her father in a World War II POW camp on Christmas Eve in this TV movie. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Secret of the Nutcracker": A 12-year-old tries to find her father in a World War II POW camp on Christmas Eve in this TV movie. (Hulu)
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<strong>"My Dad is a Scrooge"</strong>: Siblings use farm animals to stage the classic tale in an effort to get their father into the holiday spirit. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"My Dad is a Scrooge": Siblings use farm animals to stage the classic tale in an effort to get their father into the holiday spirit. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Last King of Scotland"</strong>: Forest Whitaker won multiple awards, including a best actor Academy Award, for his portrayal of dictator Idi Amin in the drama based on the novel by Giles Foden. <strong>(HBO Now) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Last King of Scotland": Forest Whitaker won multiple awards, including a best actor Academy Award, for his portrayal of dictator Idi Amin in the drama based on the novel by Giles Foden. (HBO Now)
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<strong>"Frankenstein vs. The Mummy"</strong>: The two monsters face off. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Frankenstein vs. The Mummy": The two monsters face off. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Run Hide Die"</strong>: Five young women on a weekend getaway get more than they bargained for in this horror flick. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Run Hide Die": Five young women on a weekend getaway get more than they bargained for in this horror flick.(Hulu)
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<strong>"Line of Duty" series 2</strong>: This series follows a police anticorruption unit charged with investigating an ambush of a police convoy and its lone surviving officer. <strong>(Acorn TV) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Line of Duty" series 2: This series follows a police anticorruption unit charged with investigating an ambush of a police convoy and its lone surviving officer. (Acorn TV)
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<strong>"The Disappeared"</strong>: Six men find themselves lost at sea after their fishing boat sinks. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Disappeared": Six men find themselves lost at sea after their fishing boat sinks. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Mayday"</strong>: A 14-year-old girl goes missing ahead of her central role in the local Mayday pageant in this British series. <strong>(Acorn TV)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Mayday": A 14-year-old girl goes missing ahead of her central role in the local Mayday pageant in this British series. (Acorn TV)
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<strong>"The Newton Boys"</strong>: It's an all-star cast with Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich and Vincent D'Onofrio as the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Newton Boys": It's an all-star cast with Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich and Vincent D'Onofrio as the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"The Mask of Zorro"</strong>: Antonio Banderas stars as the legendary hero. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Mask of Zorro": Antonio Banderas stars as the legendary hero. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Top Five"</strong>: Rosario Dawson and Chris Rock star in this film about a struggling comic, written and directed by Rock. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Top Five": Rosario Dawson and Chris Rock star in this film about a struggling comic, written and directed by Rock. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights"</strong>: Sandler co-wrote and stars in this animated holiday project that is definitely geared toward adults. <strong>(Amazon Prime)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights": Sandler co-wrote and stars in this animated holiday project that is definitely geared toward adults. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Awakenings"</strong>: The late Robin Williams, left, was critically acclaimed as a character based on neurologist Oliver Sacks. Robert De Niro co-stars. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Awakenings": The late Robin Williams, left, was critically acclaimed as a character based on neurologist Oliver Sacks. Robert De Niro co-stars. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Falling Skies" season 5:</strong> The final season of the TNT science-fiction series has all of the action and star Noah Wyle. <strong>(Amazon Prime)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Falling Skies" season 5: The final season of the TNT science-fiction series has all of the action and star Noah Wyle. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Seven Years in Tibet"</strong>: Brad Pitt stars as an Austrian mountaineer whose adventure takes him to Tibet, where he meets the Dalai Lama. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Seven Years in Tibet": Brad Pitt stars as an Austrian mountaineer whose adventure takes him to Tibet, where he meets the Dalai Lama. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"With Bob and David" season 1</strong>: David Cross and Bob Odenkirk star in this sketch comedy. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"With Bob and David" season 1: David Cross and Bob Odenkirk star in this sketch comedy. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Idris Elba: Mandela, My Dad and Me"</strong>: In 2014, the actor released "mi Mandela," an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in the film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Idris Elba: Mandela, My Dad and Me": In 2014, the actor released "mi Mandela," an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in the film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." (Netflix)
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There's a lot to be thankful for in November, especially when it comes to streaming content, including shows such as the Netflix original <strong>"Master of None,"</strong> which stars Aziz Ansari, left. Here's what else will be debuting during the month:
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
There's a lot to be thankful for in November, especially when it comes to streaming content, including shows such as the Netflix original "Master of None," which stars Aziz Ansari, left. Here's what else will be debuting during the month:
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<strong>"Wolf Hall"</strong>: The life of Thomas Cromwell in King Henry VIII's court (Damien Lewis, center, is Henry) is at the center of this drama. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Wolf Hall": The life of Thomas Cromwell in King Henry VIII's court (Damien Lewis, center, is Henry) is at the center of this drama. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie"</strong>: The animated film featured the popular character trying to track down King Neptune's stolen crown. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie": The animated film featured the popular character trying to track down King Neptune's stolen crown. (Netflix)
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<strong>"The Reef 2: High Tide"</strong>: This animated sequel features Pi the fish and his friends on the reef. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Reef 2: High Tide": This animated sequel features Pi the fish and his friends on the reef. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Do I Sound Gay?"</strong>: Filmmaker David Thorpe tackles a documentary that examines the stereotype of the "gay voice." <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Do I Sound Gay?": Filmmaker David Thorpe tackles a documentary that examines the stereotype of the "gay voice." (Netflix)
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<strong>"Scream"</strong>: The 1996 horror film starring Drew Barrymore kicked off a franchise. <strong>(HBO Now) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Scream": The 1996 horror film starring Drew Barrymore kicked off a franchise. (HBO Now)
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<strong>"Anna Karenina"</strong>: Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alicia Vikander co-star in this romantic drama. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Anna Karenina": Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alicia Vikander co-star in this romantic drama. (Netflix)
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"<strong>True Detective" season 2</strong>: This time around, Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams co-star in the anthology crime series.<strong> (iTunes) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"True Detective" season 2: This time around, Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams co-star in the anthology crime series. (iTunes)
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<strong>"The Craft"</strong>: The tale of a group of misfits (including Rachel True, left, Neve Campbell and Fairuza Balk) who connect with witchcraft is now a cult classic. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Craft": The tale of a group of misfits (including Rachel True, left, Neve Campbell and Fairuza Balk) who connect with witchcraft is now a cult classic. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines"</strong>: Thomas and his friends are ready to be Santa's engine helpers in this children's film. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines": Thomas and his friends are ready to be Santa's engine helpers in this children's film. (Netflix)
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<strong>"The Adventures of Milo and Otis"</strong>: A cat and a dog who are best friends embark on a spirited trek. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Adventures of Milo and Otis": A cat and a dog who are best friends embark on a spirited trek. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Blue Caprice"</strong>: This drama traces John Muhammad and Lee Malvo on a coast-to-coast trip leading up to the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Blue Caprice": This drama traces John Muhammad and Lee Malvo on a coast-to-coast trip leading up to the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Jessie" season 4:</strong> Teen Jessie moves to the Big Apple to follow her dreams in this series. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Jessie" season 4: Teen Jessie moves to the Big Apple to follow her dreams in this series. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Poltergeist of Borley Forest"</strong>: A girl worries that a violent poltergeist is pursing her in this horror film. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Poltergeist of Borley Forest": A girl worries that a violent poltergeist is pursing her in this horror film. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Cristela" s<strong></strong>eason 1</strong>: Comedian Cristela Alonzo stars in a comedy about a law school student chasing the new American dream. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Cristela" season 1: Comedian Cristela Alonzo stars in a comedy about a law school student chasing the new American dream. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Marvel's Jessica Jones" season 1</strong>: Fans are amped about this series starring Krysten Ritter as a former superhero turned private investigator in New York's Hell's Kitchen. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Marvel's Jessica Jones" season 1: Fans are amped about this series starring Krysten Ritter as a former superhero turned private investigator in New York's Hell's Kitchen. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Vikings" season 3</strong>: The life of the fictitious warlord Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel, seated right) is the focus of the History Channel series.<strong> (Hulu, Amazon Prime)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Vikings" season 3: The life of the fictitious warlord Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel, seated right) is the focus of the History Channel series. (Hulu, Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"The Secret of the Nutcracker"</strong>: A 12-year-old tries to find her father in a World War II POW camp on Christmas Eve in this TV movie. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Secret of the Nutcracker": A 12-year-old tries to find her father in a World War II POW camp on Christmas Eve in this TV movie. (Hulu)
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<strong>"My Dad is a Scrooge"</strong>: Siblings use farm animals to stage the classic tale in an effort to get their father into the holiday spirit. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"My Dad is a Scrooge": Siblings use farm animals to stage the classic tale in an effort to get their father into the holiday spirit. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Last King of Scotland"</strong>: Forest Whitaker won multiple awards, including a best actor Academy Award, for his portrayal of dictator Idi Amin in the drama based on the novel by Giles Foden. <strong>(HBO Now) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Last King of Scotland": Forest Whitaker won multiple awards, including a best actor Academy Award, for his portrayal of dictator Idi Amin in the drama based on the novel by Giles Foden. (HBO Now)
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<strong>"Frankenstein vs. The Mummy"</strong>: The two monsters face off. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Frankenstein vs. The Mummy": The two monsters face off. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Run Hide Die"</strong>: Five young women on a weekend getaway get more than they bargained for in this horror flick. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Run Hide Die": Five young women on a weekend getaway get more than they bargained for in this horror flick.(Hulu)
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<strong>"Line of Duty" series 2</strong>: This series follows a police anticorruption unit charged with investigating an ambush of a police convoy and its lone surviving officer. <strong>(Acorn TV) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Line of Duty" series 2: This series follows a police anticorruption unit charged with investigating an ambush of a police convoy and its lone surviving officer. (Acorn TV)
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<strong>"The Disappeared"</strong>: Six men find themselves lost at sea after their fishing boat sinks. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Disappeared": Six men find themselves lost at sea after their fishing boat sinks. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Mayday"</strong>: A 14-year-old girl goes missing ahead of her central role in the local Mayday pageant in this British series. <strong>(Acorn TV)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Mayday": A 14-year-old girl goes missing ahead of her central role in the local Mayday pageant in this British series. (Acorn TV)
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<strong>"The Newton Boys"</strong>: It's an all-star cast with Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich and Vincent D'Onofrio as the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Newton Boys": It's an all-star cast with Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich and Vincent D'Onofrio as the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"The Mask of Zorro"</strong>: Antonio Banderas stars as the legendary hero. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Mask of Zorro": Antonio Banderas stars as the legendary hero. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Top Five"</strong>: Rosario Dawson and Chris Rock star in this film about a struggling comic, written and directed by Rock. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Top Five": Rosario Dawson and Chris Rock star in this film about a struggling comic, written and directed by Rock. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights"</strong>: Sandler co-wrote and stars in this animated holiday project that is definitely geared toward adults. <strong>(Amazon Prime)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights": Sandler co-wrote and stars in this animated holiday project that is definitely geared toward adults. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Awakenings"</strong>: The late Robin Williams, left, was critically acclaimed as a character based on neurologist Oliver Sacks. Robert De Niro co-stars. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Awakenings": The late Robin Williams, left, was critically acclaimed as a character based on neurologist Oliver Sacks. Robert De Niro co-stars. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Falling Skies" season 5:</strong> The final season of the TNT science-fiction series has all of the action and star Noah Wyle. <strong>(Amazon Prime)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Falling Skies" season 5: The final season of the TNT science-fiction series has all of the action and star Noah Wyle. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Seven Years in Tibet"</strong>: Brad Pitt stars as an Austrian mountaineer whose adventure takes him to Tibet, where he meets the Dalai Lama. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Seven Years in Tibet": Brad Pitt stars as an Austrian mountaineer whose adventure takes him to Tibet, where he meets the Dalai Lama. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"With Bob and David" season 1</strong>: David Cross and Bob Odenkirk star in this sketch comedy. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"With Bob and David" season 1: David Cross and Bob Odenkirk star in this sketch comedy. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Idris Elba: Mandela, My Dad and Me"</strong>: In 2014, the actor released "mi Mandela," an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in the film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Idris Elba: Mandela, My Dad and Me": In 2014, the actor released "mi Mandela," an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in the film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." (Netflix)
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There's a lot to be thankful for in November, especially when it comes to streaming content, including shows such as the Netflix original <strong>"Master of None,"</strong> which stars Aziz Ansari, left. Here's what else will be debuting during the month:
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
There's a lot to be thankful for in November, especially when it comes to streaming content, including shows such as the Netflix original "Master of None," which stars Aziz Ansari, left. Here's what else will be debuting during the month:
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<strong>"Wolf Hall"</strong>: The life of Thomas Cromwell in King Henry VIII's court (Damien Lewis, center, is Henry) is at the center of this drama. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Wolf Hall": The life of Thomas Cromwell in King Henry VIII's court (Damien Lewis, center, is Henry) is at the center of this drama. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie"</strong>: The animated film featured the popular character trying to track down King Neptune's stolen crown. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie": The animated film featured the popular character trying to track down King Neptune's stolen crown. (Netflix)
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<strong>"The Reef 2: High Tide"</strong>: This animated sequel features Pi the fish and his friends on the reef. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Reef 2: High Tide": This animated sequel features Pi the fish and his friends on the reef. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Do I Sound Gay?"</strong>: Filmmaker David Thorpe tackles a documentary that examines the stereotype of the "gay voice." <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Do I Sound Gay?": Filmmaker David Thorpe tackles a documentary that examines the stereotype of the "gay voice." (Netflix)
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<strong>"Scream"</strong>: The 1996 horror film starring Drew Barrymore kicked off a franchise. <strong>(HBO Now) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Scream": The 1996 horror film starring Drew Barrymore kicked off a franchise. (HBO Now)
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<strong>"Anna Karenina"</strong>: Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alicia Vikander co-star in this romantic drama. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Anna Karenina": Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alicia Vikander co-star in this romantic drama. (Netflix)
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"<strong>True Detective" season 2</strong>: This time around, Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams co-star in the anthology crime series.<strong> (iTunes) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"True Detective" season 2: This time around, Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams co-star in the anthology crime series. (iTunes)
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<strong>"The Craft"</strong>: The tale of a group of misfits (including Rachel True, left, Neve Campbell and Fairuza Balk) who connect with witchcraft is now a cult classic. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Craft": The tale of a group of misfits (including Rachel True, left, Neve Campbell and Fairuza Balk) who connect with witchcraft is now a cult classic. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines"</strong>: Thomas and his friends are ready to be Santa's engine helpers in this children's film. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines": Thomas and his friends are ready to be Santa's engine helpers in this children's film. (Netflix)
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<strong>"The Adventures of Milo and Otis"</strong>: A cat and a dog who are best friends embark on a spirited trek. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"The Adventures of Milo and Otis": A cat and a dog who are best friends embark on a spirited trek. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Blue Caprice"</strong>: This drama traces John Muhammad and Lee Malvo on a coast-to-coast trip leading up to the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Blue Caprice": This drama traces John Muhammad and Lee Malvo on a coast-to-coast trip leading up to the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Jessie" season 4:</strong> Teen Jessie moves to the Big Apple to follow her dreams in this series. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Jessie" season 4: Teen Jessie moves to the Big Apple to follow her dreams in this series. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Poltergeist of Borley Forest"</strong>: A girl worries that a violent poltergeist is pursing her in this horror film. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Poltergeist of Borley Forest": A girl worries that a violent poltergeist is pursing her in this horror film. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Cristela" s<strong></strong>eason 1</strong>: Comedian Cristela Alonzo stars in a comedy about a law school student chasing the new American dream. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Cristela" season 1: Comedian Cristela Alonzo stars in a comedy about a law school student chasing the new American dream. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Marvel's Jessica Jones" season 1</strong>: Fans are amped about this series starring Krysten Ritter as a former superhero turned private investigator in New York's Hell's Kitchen. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Marvel's Jessica Jones" season 1: Fans are amped about this series starring Krysten Ritter as a former superhero turned private investigator in New York's Hell's Kitchen. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Vikings" season 3</strong>: The life of the fictitious warlord Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel, seated right) is the focus of the History Channel series.<strong> (Hulu, Amazon Prime)</strong>
34 photos: New on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu in November
"Vikings" season 3: The life of the fictitious warlord Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel, seated right) is the focus of the History Channel series. (Hulu, Amazon Prime)
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Story highlights

  • "Master of None" debuts Friday on Netflix
  • Actor-comedian Aziz Ansari co-created and stars in it
(CNN)"Master of None" co-creator Alan Yang finds it very amusing that Eric Wareheim's character is being called "the token white guy."
The Netflix comedy series, which debuts today, is about as diverse as it comes.
Co-creator Aziz Ansari stars as Dev, and his crew of buddies includes "Dear White People" producer Lena Waithe as Denise, who is (like Waithe) a black lesbian; Brian, played by Asian actor Kelvin Yu; and Wareheim's Arnold.
The diversity wasn't exactly purposeful, Yang said; they just asked the casting director to find interesting and cool people. But it's natural.
"It's about getting diversity behind the camera," Yang said. "Given that the show was created by an Indian guy and an Asian guy, we were already several steps ahead with that."
    Yang is a former writer for "Parks and Recreation," the beloved comedy that helped make his friend Ansari a star. The pair sold "Master of None" two years ago, he said, but their commitment to the last year of "Parks and Rec" gave them a bit more time to play with the concept.
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    "In the beginning, it was kind of more of a dating show," Yang said. "But as we started talking about it, it started broadening."
    Ansari's character is an actor itching to break out of commercials and into movies. And while Dev seems a great deal like the man who portrays him (his parents are even played by Ansari's real-life parents), Yang said, they were careful not to rely too much on either Ansari's standup or his recent relationship book, "Modern Romance."
    Dev "is the only character who appears on every episode," Yang said. "We said, 'What if he were the avatar into what we covered each episode?' "
    The show's wide-ranging topics include relationships, the lives of older people and racial and sexual politics.
    But don't think that it's preachy. Yang and Ansari aimed for authenticity and the commonalities that bind all of us.
    Noel Wells, who plays Ansari's love interest, Rachel, said viewers will see themselves in storylines like how technology shapes our day-to-day. When it came to her character, she remembers "reading the script and going, 'Thank you, she has opinions. She's a real person.' "
    "Aziz was really, really supportive," said Wells, whom some might remember from her time on "Saturday Night Live." "He treated us all like collaborators."
    It's one of the things that attracted Waithe, also. Her character offers a twist on the gay friend often found on comedies.
    The actress said she was told that Denise was originally envisioned as a straight white character. But after she met Ansari, they just vibed.
    "Aziz and I had an immediate chemistry," Waithe said. "It was magic from the start."
    While Waithe and her character share some traits, she says Denise is a "heightened version" of herself.
    "Denise is a realist, not a pessimist," she said. "She's also a good friend. She's very much a part of a crew, and I get that, because I have my own village."
    The actress is aware that some responsibility comes along with being female, black and gay in such a high-profile role. She says she has "always wanted to be my most authentic self."
    "I don't necessarily have to represent all lesbians or all black people," she said. "But I definitely want to be a person that community can be proud of."
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