The best shows on Netflix (March 2026)

By Anthony Orlando Updated March 10, 2026

With springtime comes new beginnings, and Netflix has begun to share some terrific new shows this March. Set sail with Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his crew in the second season of One Piece. Also, say “I do” to watching the mysterious new horror series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.

In addition, Netflix has a wide variety of must-see shows in its digital library, including Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Peaky Blinders, and Wednesday. View the entire list for the best shows on Netflix this month.

We’ve also rounded up all the best new shows to stream this week, the best movies on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, the best shows on Amazon Prime, and the best shows on Disney+. 

Netflix proved that you can never get too much One Piece, even in live-action. In season 1, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy gathered his ragtag crew and set off to find Gol D. Roger’s titular treasure and become the next King of the Pirates.

Season 2 follows the Straw Hat Pirates when they enter the treacherous Grand Line. They face new enemies, such as the Giant Warrior Pirates and the Baroque Works crime syndicate. They also meet an adorable new friend in Tony Tony Chopper (Mikaela Hoover).

Genre: Fantasy, AdventureStars: Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, MackenyuSeasons: 2

After he brought the dinosaurs back to life in the present in Jurassic Park, producer Steven Spielberg sends us back in time to prehistoric Earth with this documentary from the team behind Life on Our Planet. Taking place over 170 million years, this computer-generated miniseries follows the dinosaurs from their rise in the Triassic Period to their eventual extinction due to a fiery asteroid.

Genre: Nature documentaryStars: Morgan Freeman (narrator)Seasons: 1

The title for this show is blunt, to say the least. Produced by the creators of Stranger Things, this unnerving new series centers on a couple whose wedding is ruined by something very bad.

People say you get last-moment jitters before your wedding, but this new Netflix series takes that fear and stretches it across eight episodes. And with Cabinet of Curiosities writer Haley Z. Boston as its creator, this new show is sure to unleash a marriage of mystery and the macabre.

Genre: Horror, MysteryStars: Camila Morrone, Adam DiMarco, Jennifer Jason LeighSeasons: 1

In season 4 of Bridgerton, we follow Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) when he falls for maid Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), who appears to him at a masquerade ball as the mysterious “Lady in Silver.” With this tale of two star-crossed lovers from two different worlds, the new season of Bridgerton just screams Cinderella.

Though Benedict and Sophie have fallen in love, they struggle to follow their hearts as societal expectations threaten to tear them apart. So far, Sophie has chosen not to be with Benedict, but when it comes to love in this series, never say never.

Genre: Romance, DramaStars: Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Katie Leung, Michelle Mao, Isabella Wei, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Claudia Jessie, Luke Newton, Nicole CoughlanSeasons: 4

In this Netflix original, we follow defense attorney Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), who, after recovering from drug addiction, starts running his legal practice from the back of his Lincoln Navigator. The series has shown Haller take on multiple cases, but his biggest case comes at the end of season 3 when he discovers a client’s dead body in his car.

The latest season sees Haller imprisoned and framed for murder, forcing him to defend himself from behind bars. But with the police and FBI involved in the conspiracy that put Haller in jail, the Lincoln Lawyer has trouble gaining freedom and justice.

Genre: Legal dramaStars: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki NewtonSeasons: 4

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Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) is gone when the second half of The Crown’s final season begins, and Queen Elizabeth II (Imelda Staunton) is feeling her own mortality at the start of the 21st century. Now, it’s time for Diana’s sons, Prince William (Ed McVey) and Prince Harry (Luther Ford), to come to the forefront.

This half of the season recreates William’s courtship of Kate Middleton (Meg Bellamy), while Prince Charles (Dominic West) finally gets to wed Camilla Parker Bowles (Olivia Williams) as Elizabeth wonders what her legacy will be, and how the royal family will endure. Now that the series is over, you can also go back and check out the best performances in The Crown.

Genre: DramaStars: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, Olivia Williams, Elizabeth DebickiSeasons: 6

A Man on the Inside reunites sitcom star Ted Danson with The Good Place co-creator Michael Schur for a comedic mystery in a retirement community. Danson plays Charles, a retired widower who needs something more out of his golden years. So, when private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada) needs a mole to infiltrate the Pacific View Retirement Home, Charles was all for it.

The biggest problem with sending Charles undercover is that he has no experience as a detective, and he’s prone to mistakes. However, the community’s residents accept Charles and embrace him as one of their own. This complicates things for Charles, and he may not be able to stay among the residents once the case is finished.

Genre: ComedyStars: Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Stephanie BeatrizSeasons: 2

Cobra Kai season 6 has come and gone, marking the end of Netflix’s sequel series to the Karate Kid films. Daniel LaRusso’s (Ralph Macchio) rivalry with Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) dates back to 1984’s The Karate Kid and reignited when they are middle-aged adults in Cobra Kai.

Throughout the show’s six seasons, Johnny and Daniel have found some common ground, especially when going up against John Kreese (Martin Kove) and a resurgent Cobra Kai. How will their story come to a close? You’ll just have to watch this series to find out.

Genre: Comedy, DramaStars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner BuchananSeasons: 6

Two decades ago, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody each had their own YA teen dramas, Veronica Mars and The O.C., respectively. Now, they’re sharing the stage as would-be lovers in Nobody Wants This. Bell plays Joanne, a woman who hosts a podcast where she vents about her terrible dating life. Brody portrays Noah, a rabbi who has just left a long-term relationship that could have led to marriage.

Despite her openly agnostic views about religion, Joanne finds herself romantically drawn to Noah, and the feeling is mutual. While a happy relationship could impact Joanne’s podcast, their romance has potentially larger consequences for Noah. His family doesn’t seem to be very happy that he’s not dating a Jewish woman, and his choice may harm his career as a rabbi.

Genre: Comedy, RomanceStars: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy SimonsSeasons: 1

It’s now or never for Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) in Squid Game season 3. At the end of season 2, Gi-hun’s plans to end the games backfire. The rebellion is squashed when In-ho (Lee Byung-hun) reveals himself as the Front Man. Gi-hun is then sent back into the games, where the remaining players vote to continue playing. Despite being at his lowest point, Gi-hun is dead-set on ending the games once and for all.

To do that, he will need to survive the deadly competitions, which include hide-and-seek and jump rope. While Gi-hun tries to end the games from within, the Front Man’s brother, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun), continues to search for the secluded island that hosts the arena.

Genre: Action, Mystery, DramaStars: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joonSeasons: 3

Created by the brain behind The Shield and S.W.A.T., The Night Agent begins with FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) racing to expose a mole in the U.S. government and prevent a terrorist attack. At the same time, he must protect tech expert Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) from the people who murdered her family.

Genre: Action, Drama, ThrillerStars: Gabriel Basso, Luciane BuchananSeasons: 3

Each episode of Adolescence was filmed in one continuous take, and the show rarely lets the audience have a breather. In the opening minutes alone, DI Luke Bascombe (Ashley Walters) and DS Misha Frank (Faye Marsay) burst into a home alongside a SWAT team to arrest 13-year-old boy, Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), for the murder of his classmate, Katie (Emilia Holliday).

Jamie’s parents, Eddie (Stephen Graham) and Manda Miller (Christine Tremarco), don’t initially believe that Jamie’s done anything wrong. But as the police press Jamie for answers, the question about Jamie’s guilt seems to give way to why he did it rather than if. And because of his age, Jamie’s future seems precarious at best as his family wonders what’s next.

Genre: Crime, DramaStars: Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye MarsaySeasons: 1

Since Netflix has released a sequel film to this acclaimed series, audiences should take this time to catch up with all six seasons of Peaky Blinders. Set after World War I, this gangster family epic follows the titular street gang, led by war hero Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his family, as they chase their criminal ambitions on the streets of England.

Genre: Crime/DramaStars: Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Annabelle Wallis, Sophie Rundle, Tom HardySeasons: 6

Breaking Bad immediately hooked its audience with its first scene, in which a pantless Walter White (Bryan Cranston) flees in an RV after a drug deal gone wrong. We then follow Walter’s descent into crime and villainy as he teams up with his former student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), to make and sell meth so he can pay for his cancer treatment and support his family.

However, as his criminal empire expands, Walter is pursued by his brother-in-law (Dean Norris), who works for the DEA. He also clashes with rival gangs and drug dealers, particularly the ruthless Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). Even 12 years after it ended, Breaking Bad remains one of the most acclaimed TV shows in history.

Genre: Drama, Crime, Neo-WesternStars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris, Giancarlo EspositoSeasons: 5

Since its debut, Stranger Things has become a cultural touchstone and one of Netflix’s most popular original series. The show began with a group of kids in the town of Hawkins playing D&D in a suburban basement, with one of them being taken by an interdimensional monster. It has since grown into the action-packed sci-fi epic, depicting the war between the heroes of Hawkins and the monsters invading their home.

Stranger Things is rooted in ‘80s genre nostalgia, drawing elements from the works of Stephen King, Steven Spielberg, John Hughes, and Wes Craven. The show will be familiar to people who grew up with the stories that inspired it, infusing supernatural horror with heartfelt drama to deliver an inventive, entertaining adventure.

For more info on the final season, check out Stranger Things season 5: Plot, date, and casting rumors.

Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, DramaStars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby BrownSeasons: 5

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Horror maestro Mike Flanagan (The Life of Chuck) kicked off his incredible run on Netflix with this hit horror anthology series. The first season adapted Shirley Jackson’s novel, The Haunting of Hill House, while the second season, The Haunting of Bly Manor, adapted the works of author Henry James, particularly The Turn of the Screw.

Flanagan took great liberties when adapting these tales for the modern age. However, each season of this show invokes the spirit of classic haunted house stories, delivering unforgettable scares while telling poignant, mind-bending tales about unresolved trauma, grief, guilt, loneliness, addiction, and family dysfunction.

Genre: Horror/DramaStars: Henry Thomas, Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Carla GuginoSeasons: 2

Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro curated this collection of short films from some of horror’s most visionary, creative directors and writers. The eight stories in the series’ first season hail from a wide range of filmmakers, including Vincenzo Natali (Cube), Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night), Jennifer Kent (The Babadook), and Del Toro himself.

Genre: Fantasy/HorrorStars: Ben Barnes, Andrew Lincoln, Rupert GrintSeasons: 1

Return to Nevermore for another mysterious adventure in Wednesday, the supernatural dramedy about Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega). After solving the murder in season 1, Wednesday heads back to Nevermore Academy in season 2, and this time, she’s accompanied by her brother, Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez), and parents, Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán).

As she harnesses her psychic powers, Wednesday has a vision where Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) dies. To save Enid, Wednesday must uncover her family’s long list of secrets, as they might hold the key to a better future.

Genre: Fantasy, comedy, mysteryStars: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Isaac Ordonez, Moosa Mostafa, Hunter Doohan, Steve Buscemi, Georgie Farmer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis GuzmánSeasons: 2

The Eternaut is a famous Argentine comic that was only published in America within the last ten years. Netflix’s adaptation of Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López maintains the original setting, so you may want to turn on the subtitles for this one. In Buenos Aires, almost the entire population dies when toxic snow falls from the sky.

This is no mere accident of nature. It was an attack, but the questions of who did this and how will have to wait for Juan Salvo (Ricardo Darín). Juan is one of the lucky few who were indoors when the snow fell. Now, Juan will risk anything to reunite with his ex-wife, Elena (Carla Peterson), and their daughter, Clara (Mora Fisz). But the dangerous new world that emerges may cut any family reunion short.

Genre: Sci-fi, Drama, ThrillerStars: Ricardo Darín, Carla Peterson, César Troncoso, Andrea Pietra, Marcelo SubiottoSeasons: 1

The latest season of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker’s mind-bending sci-fi anthology, consists of five self-contained standalone episodes and one sequel to the fan-favorite season 4 episode USS Callister. As with its previous seasons, Black Mirror has attracted a number of established stars to make one-off appearances.

Like its predecessor, The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror‘s stories are about people who make the wrong choices more often than the right ones. And the consequences of those choices aren’t always pleasant. And in this series, things can always get worse for the main characters before the screen fades to black.

Genre: Sci-fi, DramaStars: Rashida Jones, Peter Capaldi, Paul Giamatti, Cristin Milioti, Issa Rae, AwkwafinaSeasons: 7

Created by Alex Stapleton and rapper 50 Cent, this shocking docuseries explores the numerous allegations against imprisoned music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The series explores Combs’ rise and fall in the music industry, along with his history of criminal activity, including physical and sexual assault, racketeering, and sex trafficking.

The Reckoning feature interviews with those who worked with him and experienced his horrific crimes. It also includes new footage of Combs in his hotel room, just days before his arrest, giving audiences a closer look into the convicted rapper’s world as it began to crumble.

Genre: Documentary, True CrimeSeasons: 1

The most eccentric owner in professional sports is Jerry Jones. In 1989, Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys and became the city’s most-hated figure when he fired head coach Tom Landry. After hiring Jimmy Johnson to be the next head coach, Jones helped the Cowboys win three Super Bowls and become one of the NFL’s most famous dynasties.

America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys is a riveting documentary about Jones’ rise to the top of the sport. Like all epic runs, the Cowboys’ dynasty ended after the 1995 season. However, Jones’s impact on the NFL remains relevant.

Genre: Documentary, SportsStars: Jerry Jones, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Jimmy Johnson, Deion Sanders, Emmitt SmithSeasons: 1

There’s no simple way to describe Love, Death & Robots because each episode can be so wildly different. How many shows can get away with an episode about a cat bent on world domination and his new robot servant? And if you love felines, there’s a cat late in the season that takes on Satan himself for the soul of a poet.

All these cyberpunk dreams and visions make this anthology one of the most unique animated programs that Netflix has ever created. The depth of imagination and the glorious visuals are always a trip, and this is a series that you can always count on to make the weirdest creative choices. That’s kind of why we love it.

Genre: Sci-fi, Horror, ComedyStars: VariousSeasons: 4

For the first time in its 40 years of existence, the Terminator franchise is finally getting an animated series of its own. Terminator Zero ignores everything but the first two movies and sets the clock back to 1997, shortly before Judgment Day. In Japan, scientist Malcolm Lee (André Holland) has created Kokoro (Rosario Dawson), an AI program that may be able to counter Skynet and prevent the end of the world.

From Skynet’s future perspective, that’s why Malcolm has to die. Toward that end, a new Terminator (Timothy Olyphant) has been dispatched to the past to kill Malcolm. Meanwhile, the human resistance sends Eiko (Sonoya Mizuno) to protect Malcolm. But if the Terminator can’t find Malcolm, it will move on to its next targets: his children.

Genre: Sci-fiStars: Timothy Olyphant, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno, Rosario Dawson, Ann DowdSeasons: 1

Sometimes, a show can sneak up on you and become a breakout hit when you least expect it. That’s what’s happened with Blue Eye Samurai, Netflix’s unconventional period anime by Logan and Blade Runner 2049 screenwriter Michael Green and Amber Noizumi.

Mizu (Maya Erskine) is the titular blue-eyed samurai, a distinctive physical trait that she goes to great lengths to hide in her quest for revenge. Mizu’s skills quickly make her a lot of powerful enemies, even though her greatest secret is that she’s a woman, despite passing herself off as a man. She also tends to leave behind a lot of collateral damage in her wake, letting nothing get between her and her goal.

Genre: Anime, DramaStars: Maya Erskine, Masi Oka, Brenda Song, Darren BarnetSeasons: 1