March TV Premieres: 22 New Shows to Look Out for This Month

“The Dropout” (March 3, Hulu)

The bewildering tale of the smokescreen blood testing company Theranos gets an eight-part limited series adaptation. Amanda Seyfried stars as former CEO Elizabeth Holmes in this look at how Theranos went from being touted as an ambitious life-saving innovation to crumbling on a public scale. A stacked supporting cast — featuring Naveen Andrews as company president Sunny Balwani — also includes Stephen Fry, Laurie Metcalf, William H. Macy, Michaela Watkins, Elizabeth Marvel, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Bill Irwin, Dylan Minnette, and Kurtwood Smith. “New Girl” creator Elizabeth Meriwether serves as the showrunner, with Michael Showalter directing the series’ opening half. 

Read our review of “The Dropout” here.

“Joe vs. Carole” (March 3, Peacock)

Nearly two years after “Tiger King” became a tip-of-the-pandemic phenomenon, this limited series looks to dramatize the high-stakes feud between rival big cat-related entrepreneurs Joe Exotic (John Cameron Mitchell) and Carole Baskin (Kate McKinnon). “Shameless” vet Etan Frankel is the showrunner on this eight-part hourlong drama that also boasts the contributions of Kyle MacLachlan, Nat Wolff, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters, and David Wenham.

“Our Flag Means Death” (March 3, HBO Max)

Rhys Darby stars in this very loose biography of Stede Bonnet, an 18th-century businessman who decided to give everything up and become a pirate. Taika Waititi co-stars as Blackbeard (and directs the pilot) in this high seas comedy that covers Bonnet’s days as an aspiring adventurer in the high seas. “People of Earth” creator David Jenkins is the showrunner on this series that also co-stars Kristian Nairn, Rory Kinnear, and Joel Fry.

Read our review of “Our Flag Means Death” here.

“The Tourist” (March 3, HBO Max)

This limited series import from Australia stars Jamie Dornan as a mysterious traveler who wakes up in a hospital with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Written by “Liar” and “Baptiste” team Harry and Jack Williams, the show also features (as those either helping this unnamed man figure out his identity or track him down) Danielle Macdonald, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Damon Herriman, Alex Dimitriades, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Kamil Ellis.

“The Boys Presents: Diabolical” (March 4, Prime Video)

Until the big show with the elves comes in the far, “The Boys” might be the biggest franchise that Prime Video has going right now. Expanding their twisted superhero drama into a different medium, this new animated anthology takes eight different peeks into the world of “The Boys” in advance of the show’s impending Season 3. Boasting an impossibly long voice cast, these episodes writers include Awkwafina, Aisha Tyler, Andy Samberg, and original series EPs Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen.

“The Courtship” (March 6, NBC)

“The Bachelor” meets “Bridgerton” in this dating show set against a Regency-era backdrop. Making her way against the backdrop of a 19th century English manor, one woman must look for love amidst a collection of 16 men vying for her affection. Helping Nicole in this search is a group of trusted family and friends (including her sister Danie, pictured above), who will each give her advice on how to navigate this world of the past. 

“Shining Vale” (March 6, Starz)

When a couple (Greg Kinnear and Courteney Cox) and their crumbling family move to a rural estate as part of an attempt to save their marriage, they find their new house has more than just some lingering memories. Co-created by Jeff Astrof and Sharon Horgan, this eight-part horror comedy debuts with two half-hour episodes before airing weekly throughout March and April. 

“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” (March 6, HBO)

Tackling a franchise at a time when it arguably needs the same kind of jolt as it does now, this ten-part series on the game-changing 1980s Los Angeles Laker looks at the tumult and wild times both on and off the court. From owners (John C. Reilly) to integral staff members (Gaby Hoffmann) to hardwood stars both old (Solomon Hughes) and new (Quincy Isaiah), the show brings an extra look to everything that went into making these Lakers squads more than just the hottest ticket in town. Adam McKay directs the Max Borenstein-written pilot before handing off to a roster of directors that includes Jonah Hill, Payman Benz, and Tanya Hamilton. 

Read our review of “Winning Time” here.

“The Thing About Pam” (March 8, NBC)

As you’ve probably seen plenty of times if you watched any of the Super Bowl or Winter Olympics telecasts, Renee Zelweger stars in this upcoming limited series as Pam Hupp, a woman who finds herself under suspicion for a 2011 believed to be solved. Another show adapted from a similarly titled podcast, this one will also feature narration from longtime “Dateline” favorite Keith Morrison. Rounding out the true crime ensemble are Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Many Mixon, Glenn Fleshler, and Gideon Adlon. 

“Bust Down” (March 10, Peacock)

Four friends try to fill their lives outside of their unfulfilling casino jobs in this Peacock comedy. Jak Knight, Sam Jay, Chris Redd, and Langston Kerman play the main quartet as they make their way through their workplace and whatever’s outside it, slowly realizing that they might not be a positive force for good in each other’s lives. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” vet Richie Keen directs this six-episode season, which will drop all at once on the premiere date. 

“The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” (March 11, Apple TV+)

Samuel Jackson takes his first major TV role in this adaptation of the 2010 Walter Mosley novel. Jackson plays the title character, a man in his 90s whose bought with dementia suddenly clears as he finds himself with key information to help solve a potential homicide. Dominique Fishback, Walton Goggins, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Damon Gupton, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Omar Benson Miller co-star, with Ramin Bahrani directing a script written by Mosley himself. 

Read our review of “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” here.

“Minx” (March 17, HBO Max)

In an attempt to have every LA decade covered in new shows this month, this comedy reaches back into the ‘70s to follow the unlikely alliance of a feminist writer (Ophelia Lovibond) and a scuzzy publisher (Jake Johnson) as they launch an erotic magazine designed for women readers. Just look at those pastel-colored suits!

“Welcome to Flatch” (March 17, Fox)

With “Abbott Elementary” proving that there’s still plenty of gas left in the half-hour mockumantary tank, here’s another looking to ride that wave. From EP and pilot director Paul Feig comes this look at a quirky fictional Midwest town, specifically through the experiences of the editor of the local paper (Aya Cash), her ex-boyfriend minister (Seann William Scott) and a few of the town’s younger residents (Holmes, Sam Straley). “The Greatest Showman” writer Jenny Bicks adapts this series from the British series “This Country,” which ran from 2017-2020.

“Life & Beth” (March 18, Hulu)

Amy Schumer writes, directs, and stars in this ten-episode season about a woman whose brush with a sudden tragedy forces her to rethink her entire life. Despite seemingly having a comfortable New York City existence, her flashbacks to her teen years make her confront everything that led her to the present. Michael Cera, Laura Benanti, Michael Rapaport, Susannah Flood, Violet Young, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, and LaVar Walker make up the rest of the series’ main cast. 

“The Newsreader” (March 18, The Roku Channel)

Anna Torv stars in one of the first major non-Quibi acquisitions for Rocky’s ongoing expansion. The show features Torv as the anchor of a newscast dealing with the arrival of an upstart reporter (Sam Reid) amidst the tumultuous global events of the mid 1980s. The series originally aired in its home country of Australia, where it grabbed a slew of national TV awards.

“WeCrashed” (March 18, Apple TV+)

Abiding by the judicial fiat that dictated that every network had to have at least one series built around a high-profile corporate grifter from the past decade, Apple TV+ presents this look at the rise and fall of WeWork. Jared Leto plays company founder Adam Neumann (so yes, this is not the Nicholas Braun series that was originally announced pre-pandemic), while Anne Hathaway plays wife and fellow high-ranking WeWork exec Rebekah Neumann. “The Office” vet and “Little America” creator Lee Eisenberg co-wrote the pilot with Drew Crevello, adapting it from the Wondery podcast of the same name. The series also features America Ferrera, O.T. Fagbenle, and Kyle Marvin as other key figures in the WeWork saga. 

“Halo” (March 24, Paramount+)

Once hailed as a potential “Game of Thrones”-level TV event for Showtime, this adaptation of the mammoth video game franchise finally makes its way to streaming. Pablo Schreiber takes up the mantle of Master Chief, heading up a cast — playing all sorts of mercenaries, scientists, and holographic digital assistants —  including Natascha McElhone, Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Charlie Murphy and Danny Sapani. The series has already been renewed for a second season. 

“Pachinko” (March 25, Apple TV+)

Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed novel gets a globe- and century-spanning eight-part adaptation, directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon. Telling the story of a Korean family, from one generation living under Japanese imperial rule all the way through the experiences of one of their descendants three generations later, this trilingual saga weaves together storylines playing out in multiple different eras. Recent Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung leads a cast also including Jin Ha, Lee Min-ho, and Minha Kim. Soo Hugh, one of the showrunners on Season 1 of “The Terror,” also works in the same role here in addition to creating and writing the series. 

“The Girl from Plainville” (March 29, Hulu)

A dramatization of the events depicted in the 2019 HBO documentary “I Love You, Now Die,” this eight-episode series stars Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter, a teenager arrested after her alleged abusive behavior was thought to have led to the suicide of an 18-year-old in a coastal Massachusetts town. Lisa Cholodenko is a director on the series, with co-writers Liz Hannah and Patrick McManus serving as showrunners. The series’ ensemble also includes Chloë Sevigny, Colton Ryan, Cara Buono, Kai Lennox, and Norbert Leo Butz.

“Moon Knight” (March 30, Disney+)

The thing about Moon Knight is that he has hand-sized blades shaped like a moon. Yes, they might be called “crescent darts,” but he’s Moon Knight and he has moon blades. And Oscar Isaac is playing him. This newest addition to the ever-growing library of Disney+ Marvel shows also stars Ethan Hawke, the voice of F. Murray Abraham, and one of the final performances from the late Gaspard Ulliel. The six-episode season Mohamed Diab and the team of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.

“How We Roll” (March 31, CBS)

Drawing inspiration from the real-life experiences of an unlikely PBA bowler, Pete Holmes plays Tom Smallwood, a Detroit blue-collar worker who pursues a career in professional bowling. Katie Lowes and Chi McBride co-star (respectively) as Tom’s wife Jen and the owner of the alley where Tom looks to turn his hobby into a career.

“Julia” (March 31, HBO Max)

Sarah Lancashire becomes the latest performer to step into the kitchen as the legendary Julia Child. This eight-episode comedy charts the rise of Child’s iconic series “The French Chef,” going from an early public TV experiment to a sensation that helped make her a household name. David Hyde Pierce, playing as Child’s husband Paul, leads a supporting cast that also includes Bebe Neuwirth, Isabella Rossellini, Judith Light, and James Cromwell.