# New Television Series and Documentaries Streaming Now A curated look at recent comedy, drama, and documentary releases across major platforms. - **Source:** [Le Devoir](https://www.ledevoir.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [entertainment](https://brifing.si/c/entertainment) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/44a39be3-223b-41fa-b654-2c785434b537 ## I Kill the Bear Comedy Jared Keeso creates and stars in this eccentric comedy about the Thibault family, professional bear trainers for cinema. After four generations, they decide to retire, citing Hollywood's increasing violence toward animals. The series explores the clash between their isolated, gentle lifestyle and the harsh realities of the modern film industry. ## Star-Studded Cast Ensemble The production features a notable ensemble including Georges St-Pierre, Jonathan Torrens, and Sarah-Maude Beauchesne as the Thibault family. Additional cast members include Adrian Holmes, Kristin Kreuk, and Chad Kroeger. Directed by Dan and Sean Skene, the series blends high-profile cameos with a unique narrative tone to deliver its offbeat humor. ## Ann Droid Sci-Fi Satire Set in 2029, this British sitcom follows a widow named Sue who is assigned a second-hand humanoid robot named Linda. While initially skeptical, Sue finds unexpected support from the machine after a medical emergency. The series, starring Diane Morgan, examines the intersection of aging, loneliness, and the integration of robotic care. ## Creative Team Behind Ann Droid Diane Morgan, known for Cunk on Earth, co-created and wrote the series alongside Sarah Kendall. The cast includes Sue Johnston as the widow and Paul Ready as her son. The show balances dark humor with social commentary on how technology attempts to fill the gaps in human care for the elderly. ## Documentary À Hauteur d'Enfant Filmmakers Mélanie Carrier and Olivier Higgins spent four years documenting their children, Émile and Béatrice, to capture the world from a child's perspective. The film blends cinema-vérité with poetic narration. It explores themes of wonder, the loss of innocence during growth, and the complex stories parents choose to pass down. ## Award-Winning Documentary Pedigree This project marks the fifth film for the directing duo, following acclaimed works like Asiemut and Errance sans retour. The film previously won the Jean-Marc-Vallée prize at the Quebec City Film Festival. It serves as a reflective piece intended to provide adults with a deeper understanding of the childhood experience. ## Heist Drama 12 12 12 This Apple TV series depicts a high-stakes bank vault robbery in Zurich through three distinct temporal lenses: preparation, execution, and aftermath. Starring Anthony Mackie as a disgraced FBI agent and Jamie Dornan as a hardened criminal, the show tracks their intense, cross-border confrontation where only one side can ultimately prevail. ## Production and Global Cast Created by Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble, the series features an international cast including Jack Kesy, Agathe Rousselle, and José Garcia. Kari Skogland, known for The Handmaid’s Tale, directs the premiere episode. The narrative structure forces viewers to analyze the heist's mechanics and the psychological toll of the characters' desperate actions. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/ecrans/1022384/ecrans — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._