Rueben's Ramblings

The new Hallmark Channel series Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas will debut at 8 PM on December 5.

Based on the book by Jenni Bayliss, Mae Whitman stars as Kate, a Saville Row textile pattern designer, living in the quaint village of Blexford, England. When her best friend Laura (Lucy Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas, a festively themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, Kate is forced to get out of her rut. As she wends her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance while also making some important discoveries about herself.

The cast includes Jane Seymour, Julian Morris, Mary McDonnell and Nathaniel Parker.

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On December 5, the new series Spartacus: House of Ashur will debut back-to-back episodes on Starz starting at 9 PM.

In a world where he survived the events of Spartacus, Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus that once owned him. Allying with a fierce gladiatrix, Ashur ignites a new kind of spectacle that offends the elite.

The cast includes Claudia Black, Graham McTavish, Ivana Baquero and Lucy Lawless.

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On December 4, the Netflix western series The Abandons will debut online.

Washington Territory – 1854 – The matriarchs of two very different families – one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity – find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love and a piece of land with silver underneath.

The collision echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice.

The cast includes Gillian Anderson, Lena Headey, Lucas Till, Michiel Huisman, Nick Robinson, Patton Oswalt and Ryan Hurst.

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The UPtv series The Christmas Checklist will debut at 7 PM on November 29.

A grieving daughter receives a Christmas checklist from her recently deceased mom with twelve activities she must complete before Christmas.

The series stars Jarold Joseph and Sarah Power.

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On November 27, the murder mystery series The Artist will debut its first three episodes on the free streaming service The Network.

A historical fiction murder mystery set in the Gilded Age has an ensemble of the era’s celebrities including Thomas Edison, Edgar Degas and Evelyn Nesbit at the home of an eccentric tycoon who promptly dies.

The ensemble cast includes Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Danny Huston, Patti LuPone, Hank Azaria, Zachary Quinto, Clark Gregg, Katharine McPhee and Jill Hennessy.

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The PBS series The Great Escaper will debut on November 23 at 9 PM.

The series tells the true story of Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) who made global headlines in the summer of 2014, as he staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.

Glenda Jackson plays his wife.

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On November 20, the new drama The Assassin will debut online today on AMC+.

This new thriller stars Keeley Hawes as a retired hitwoman living on a remote Greek island. When her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore) arrives seeking answers about his past, Julie’s violent history resurfaces, forcing them to flee together across Europe. As they uncover a dark conspiracy, their fractured relationship is tested by secrets, betrayal and a threat that could destroy them both.

The cast includes Jack Davenport, Alan Dale and Gina Gershon.

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On November 14, the new series Malice will debut online on Amazon Prime.

Adam Healey (Jack Whitehall) is a charismatic tutor who charms his way into the life of the wealthy Tanner family while they’re on holiday in Greece. When the family’s nanny falls dangerously ill, Adam orchestrates his way into their London home, and his true vengeful nature begins to emerge. Adam now starts to turn Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny) and Nat (Carice Van Houten) against each other and secretly plots to bring down the entire family.

The cast includes Raza Jaffrey and Christine Adams.

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The new drama The Beast in Me will debut online on Netflix on November 13.

Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.

At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.

The ensemble cast includes Brittany Snow, David Lyons, Kate Burton, Tim Guinee, Natalie Morales, Jonathan Banks, Bill Irwin, Aleyse Shannon and Julie Ann Emery.

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The 4-part limited series Death By Lightning will debut online on November 6 on Netflix.

This period piece drama brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Michael Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen) – the man who would come to kill him.

The cast includes Barry Shabaka Henley, Betty Gilpin, Kyle Soller, Paula Malcomson, Shea Whigham, Tuppence Middleton, Vondie Curtis Hall, Bradley Whitford, Nick Offerman [among others].

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