The Network's latest murder thriller series, The Artist, premieres on November 27, 2025. It's not your regular murder thriller. It's set in the Gilded Age and has a dash of comedy elements, making it a perfect holiday watch. It also features a bunch of big names, including Mandy Patinkin, Danny Hutson, Janet McTeer, and Zachary Quinto, among others.Set in the late nineteenth century, the characters in this series are reimagined versions of historical figures like the French impressionist Edgar Degas and Thomas Edison. It begins with the death of an eccentric and failing tycoon, Norman Henry, during a party at night. It turns out his guest list contains the era's most famous personalities, and naturally, they all turn suspects. His wife, Marian (also the narrator), feels his death is related to the strange, unconnected events that took place earlier.It's bizarre, it's chaotic, and it's thrilling; in short, it's not history yet packed with references and characters from the past.Here's what we know about it.The Artist: Release date and streaming detailsThe Artist premieres with three episodes on November 27, 2025. You can watch the episodes for free on The Network. The rest of the episodes will roll out a month later, on December 25, 2025.If you want to opt for an ad-free experience, you can avail the premium packs, which start from only $4.99/month. You can also grab the Black Friday deal with a price that starts from $39.99/year.Apart from The Artist, you can also watch Chivalry and The Green Veil on the Network.The Artist: Plot and cast View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe historical fiction series is helmed by The Green Veil's director, Aram Rappaport. Some of his other projects include Conspiracy, Syrup, and Summer Song, to name a few. He also serves as the executive producer. Luca Fantini serves as the cinematographer. The synopsis, via IMDb, reads:"An ensemble of celebrities, including Thomas Edison, Edgar Degas, and Evelyn Nesbit, gather at an eccentric tycoon's home. By night's end, the mogul is found dead, igniting a historical murder mystery."Here's who plays who in the seriesMandy Patinkin plays Norman Henry, the eccentric tycoon whose death leads to a twisty investigationJanet McTeer plays Marian Henry, his grieving wife who makes it a point ot solve the caseDanny Huston as Edgar Degas, an artist who has secrets of his ownPatti LuPone as Rosie Morsch, a socialiteHank Azaria plays Thomas Edison, a quite egoistic version of the real-life personality.Zachary Quinto plays Delphin Delmas, a writerClark Gregg as Harry Kendal Thaw, a wealthy manJil Hennessy as Nesbit's motherEver Anderson as Evelyn NesbitElizabeth Lande as Laura Rockefeller, an heiressKatherine McPhee as Nora Bayes.Anni Krueger as IdaRegina Ohashi as BeatriceThe series not only taps into comedy or the gloss and glamour of the era, but it also brings out what went on beyond those chandelier-lit ballrooms. How it became a perfect backdrop for buried scandal, shady mysteries, and shifting alliances.Also read: No One Saw Us Leave ending explainedFollow Soap Central for more such updates on The Artist.