VisionQuest, Love Is Blind and The Diplomat Lead 5 Streaming Shows Surging in Popularity Right Now on Nov. 12
A Marvel hero seeks identity
In VisionQuest, Vision, played by Paul Bettany, tries to understand his identity after being rebuilt. He lives quietly in Edinburgh and consults artificial intelligence personalities in his programming, including Ultron, voiced by James Spader, who helped create him.
The Marvel series, developed by Terry Matalas, continues the story of WandaVision and Agatha All Along. A mysterious young man, Thomas Shepard (Ruaridh Mollica), raises questions about whether he could be Vision’s son, while Ultron’s presence complicates Vision’s search for independence. The series debuted in October 2026 and is available on Disney+.
Love Is Blind returns to Boston
Love Is Blind Season 11 brings 30 singles to Boston for a dating experiment in which they build connections in private pods without seeing one another. They meet in person only after agreeing to marry, then test whether their bond can withstand attraction, family expectations and daily life.
The season features love triangles and disputes over household duties and future living arrangements. Hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey return, and the October premiere, later wedding episodes and November reunion have kept the relationship drama in view. The show streams on Netflix.
Diplomacy and marriage collide
The Diplomat follows Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, as she faces political crises alongside tensions with her husband, Hal (Rufus Sewell). Its fourth season brings President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) and Vice President Hal into a conspiracy involving a powerful Russian weapon.
Creator Debora Cahn links international negotiations with the strain between Kate and Hal. Their difficulty trusting one another provides both conflict and humor amid the series’ political stakes.
Key points
- Variety’s most-watched streaming originals chart uses Luminate viewing data.
- VisionQuest follows Vision as he confronts questions of identity, family and independence.
- Love Is Blind Season 11 stages its dating experiment in Boston.
- The Diplomat’s fourth season involves a conspiracy tied to a powerful Russian weapon.