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The Residence premieres on Netflix March 20. 132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion. The series stars Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Al Mitchell, Dan Perrault, Bronson Pinchot, Julieth Restrepo, Mel Rodriguez, Susan Kelechi Watson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mary Wiseman and more.
Good American Family premieres on hulu March 19. Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is. As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom. The series stars Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass and Imogen Faith Reid. Dulé Hill, Christina Hendricks, Sarayu Blue and Jenny O’Hara are recurring guest stars.
For the Win: NWSL premieres March 6 on Prime Video. The immersive 4-part docuseries offers unprecedented access into the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) playoffs and Championship. The series will take fans behind the scenes of one of the most thrilling seasons in NWSL history, chronicling the intensity, resilience, and passion that define the league’s top teams and star players as they battle for the ultimate prize: the Championship trophy. With players like Alex Morgan and defending 2024 NWSL Champion Orlando Pride legend Marta solidifying their legacies and emerging stars like Trinity Rodman and Croix Bethune from the Washington Spirit picking up the torch, the series delves into the lives of the athletes who have become icons on and off the field. Through exclusive interviews, locker-room access, and heart-pounding match highlights, the documentary captures the nostalgia, emotion, and fierce competition that shapes a playoff run within the fastest growing league in the world.
Miss Scarlet has been renewed for a sixth season on PBS. Kate Phillips will reprise her role as the title character in the new installment. In addition to Phillips, confirmed returning cast for the upcoming season includes Tom Durant-Pritchard as DI Alexander Blake, Cathy Belton as Ivy, Paul Bazely as Clarence, Simon Ludders as Mr. Potts, Tim Chipping as Detective Phelps, and Ansu Kabia as Moses. Also joining the cast this season are Sam Buchanan as the new, young Detective George Willows who joins Scotland Yard after rising through the police ranks and Grace Hogg-Robinson as Isabel Summers, an ambitious young woman who joins the Clerical Office alongside Ivy. As Eliza and Blake’s once-fraught relationship begins to evolve, they find that working together may be a tricky prospect. Meanwhile, newlyweds Ivy and Potts adjust to married life, a new detective settles in at Scotland Yard, and Nash causes chaos, even from across the globe. Joining this season’s adventures in his greatly anticipated return is Moses Valentine, who swoops in to help Eliza and her crew, just when they need him most.
Season two of The Last of Us will premiere on HBO April 13. Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind. Season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Max has canceled Bookie after two seasons. The darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good. Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray, side-hustling sister Lorraine, and reluctantly reformed drug dealer Hector, Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts – all while making plenty of risky bets of his own. Full of relatable mishaps, Bookie chronicles one man’s journey to adapt to an ever-changing world as he attempts to charm and con his way to the top.
Netflix announced the production of Boyfriend on Demand, starring Jisoo and Seo In-guk. In this new romantic comedy series, exhausted webtoon producer Mi-rae escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating simulation program, where she meets the boyfriends of her dreams. Blending the relatable challenges of daily work life and a never-before-seen virtual reality dating subscription program, Boyfriend on Demand promises to revolutionize dating. Jisoo takes on the role of Seo Mi-rae, who longs for a second chance at love in virtual reality. Accustomed to a nonexistent dating life due to her hectic schedule, Mi-rae receives a ‘Monthly Boyfriend’ device by chance. Entering this virtual reality, she encounters unrealistically perfect boyfriends, awakening her dormant desires for romance. Seo In-guk plays Park Kyeong-nam, Mi-rae’s colleague and rival webtoon producer. He’s capable and competent at work, but Mi-rae feels uneasy around him. Despite his indifferent and cold demeanor, he’s a character with surprising secrets, sure to stir emotions in Mi-rae.
Hulu has announced premiere dates for the English dubs of three anime series. Murai in Love premieres March 12. Season three of Tokyo Revengers premieres March 19. The Fable premieres March 31. All three series will be full season releases.
Climbing in Heels, the drama series adaptation of Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas’ upcoming novel, will stream on Peacock. The series brings to life a fictional tale following the rise of five ambitious secretaries navigating the glitzy world of 1980s Hollywood while offering a glimpse into the boys-will-be-boys club and the women who wanted a seat at a table where they were expected to serve. It is a juicy story of friendship, betrayal, survival and ambition. It’s also a cautionary tale about how some of those women became very much like the monsters they worked for.
Rom-com series The Divorce Insurance premieres March 31 on Prime Video. The unique story centers on insurance expert Noh Ki-jun who seeks to create a divorce insurance product. Through the process of putting a price on the cost of divorce with his insurance team, they learn more about themselves and love.
Syndicated talk show The Jennifer Hudson Show has been renewed for a fourth season. The series features celebrity guests, viral sensations, and music, and is a destination to celebrate exceptional community heroes. Tune in for fun, laughter, and heartwarming moments as “The Jennifer Hudson Show” spreads inspiration through extraordinary stories, talents, and passions. Plus, watch Jennifer change lives across the nation, one surprise at a time!
All episodes of Black Ops will begin streaming February 25 on hulu. Two highly inexperienced police community support officers are forced into the world of undercover work to stop a violent criminal gang – but any wrong move could be their last.
Three part series Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana premieres April 29 on PBS. Known for her captivating exploration into understanding cultural identity through shared meals, Pati’s lifelong work has been focused on building bridges between her two beloved countries, her homeland of Mexico and her current home in the United States. The series expands this remarkable endeavor on a journey inspired by the Pan-American Highway, a symbol of connection and collaboration between countries from Alaska to Argentina. Pati travels from the top of Alaska to southern Alberta, beginning an epic adventure along the length of the Western Hemisphere and delving into our migratory evolution, history and identity as citizens of the Americas. Throughout her voyage she engages in heartfelt conversations that celebrate diversity and cherished traditions, ultimately exploring the myriad ways people form the basis of their identities.
Cynthia Erivo is set to host The 78th Annual Tony Awards. This year’s ceremony will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, broadcasting live to both coasts on CBS June 8. The awards ceremony will honor the incredible artistry of the 2024-2025 Broadway season.
The Americas, a stunning 10-part event series narrated by Tom Hanks highlighting the world’s great supercontinent, will debut with two back-to-back episodes February 23 on NBC. The first hour will simulcast on sister networks Bravo, CNBC, E!, SYFY and USA. Episodes will stream next day on Peacock. Additionally, The Making of ‘The Americas’, a one-episode special showcasing a behind-the-scenes look at The Americas,will premiere April 21 on Peacock. It will feature Tom Hanks and the crew revealing perils and breakthroughs behind the lens of this milestone nature series. The special will explore the dedication, fieldcraft, humor, heart and innovation that came together to create one of the most ambitious wildlife series ever produced.
The first two episodes of Forking Delicious premiere February 25 on the Tastemade channel. Tastemade’s panel of comedians and food icons debate today’s top 100 must-try dishes as voted on by Tastemade viewers. This new 10-episode comedic food series features Dulcé Sloan, Eric Wareheim, Andrew Zimmern, Ellen Bennett, and Margaret Cho sharing their own personal history with each meal and sharing fun facts about some of the world’s most iconic meals. Additional commentators include Nyesha Arrington, Chuey Martinez, David Moscow, Frankie Celenza, and Alex Cottrell.
Joe Alwyn, Sterling K. Brown, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Connie Nielsen, Ben Stiller and Oprah Winfrey will present at the 97th Oscars. Nick Offerman will serve as the announcer for this year’s show. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, The Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Previously announced Oscars presenters include Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr., Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Cillian Murphy, Amy Poehler, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, June Squibb, Emma Stone and Bowen Yang.
Food and travel series Savor the City premieres April 3 on TV One. Known for his masterful fusion of bold Southern flavors with contemporary flair, Chef Jernard Wells lead audiences on a tour through some of the nation’s most influential cities, revealing the untold stories of Black culinary and regional history. From the fiery beginnings of Nashville hot chicken to the vibrant Afro-Caribbean influences of Miami, the series celebrates the legacy of these chefs, food innovators and entrepreneurs by showcasing how food is connected through history and identity. With appearances by Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest, Robin McBride of the McBride Sisters Collection and more, this season includes stops in New Orleans, Sag Harbor, San Francisco, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley, the Bahamas and more.
Medusa premieres March 5 on Netflix. After suffering a serious accident that made her lose her memory, Barbara realizes, with the help of Detective Danger, that her life is full of more mysteries than she imagined and that she can’t even trust her own family.
A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read premieres on ID March 17, and will premiere across three nights, with the finale on March 19. On a cold January morning in a sleepy suburb outside of Boston, a police officer named John O’Keefe is found dead on a fellow officer’s front lawn. Authorities, citing a toxic dynamic between O’Keefe and his girlfriend, Karen Read, immediately narrow in on Read as their main suspect. They allege Read backed into O’Keefe with her car in a fit of passion and then left him to die in the snow – but Read maintains her innocence with her defense alleging something far more nefarious was at play. With the 2024 trial ending in a mistrial, and a 2025 re-trial upcoming, many questions continue to swirl over what really happened that night. In a new multi-part docuseries, Investigation Discovery takes viewers behind the scenes of the Karen Read 2024 murder trial, with unprecedented access to Read, her legal team, and other key voices involved in the case.
The English dub of season five of DanMachi will return March 12. Two episodes will premiere that day, with one episode the two following weeks. Freya declares a War Game against the Hestia Familia. The terms are simple: if Freya wins, Bell will be hers. But if she loses? She will return to Heaven. While the Hestia Familia may have formed an alliance for the War Game, the Freya Familia earned its fearsome reputation for a reason. The allied army is about to find out why.
Primetime special Will Reeve: Finding My Father premieres February 26 on ABC. Will Reeve takes audiences along with him on a journey he has been dreaming of making for 30 years: reliving the last great expedition his father and “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve took in 1995 just before a horse riding accident left him paralyzed with a spinal cord injury when Will was only 2 years old. Right before the accident, Christopher Reeve had been filming a documentary tracking the migration of the Pacific gray whale, traveling to a tiny Alaskan island near Siberia and a remote lagoon in Baja, Mexico. Now, Will Reeve sets out to finish the story for him in the hope of drawing closer to the man his father was before his accident. Reeve retraces his father’s journey, returning to the places his father visited 30 years ago, and shares never-before-seen family home videos and photos of his dad at the time. Along the way, he meets the sons of two local guides who were part of his father’s original expedition and their families, as well as other locals who Christopher Reeve encountered on his journey. Will Reeve also experiences the majesty of gray whales up close and hears untold stories about his dad for the first time, all while exploring the enduring bond between parents and their children and gaining a deeper connection to his father’s lasting legacy.
