#Bingewatch: your #TV #show guide for March 11th-17th

What's up, bingewatcher? By now the doc-heads among you have had the chance to sit down with the four-hour Michael Jackson behemoth that aired last weekend. Like The People vs OJ Simpson back in 2015, this one became the defining doc of the year. It shook perceptions of celebrity and stardom to the core, and exhaustion only grew with last night's TV continuation of the Serial podcast, The Case Against Adnan Syed. After a week of downright distressing television, barely counterbalanced by Marvel's latest sludgy origin story Captain Marvel, the promise of fresh series and familiar favorites kept the schedule moving. Old standbys like Arrested Development and Catastrophe offered reliable comfort, while new comedies such as Shrill and Turn Up Charlie arrived with their own bite. Netflix also dropped its three-hour genre-mismatched bloodfest anthology series Love, Death, and Robots, guaranteed to tantalize the geek in all of us. Check out our picks for the best TV hitting your screens this week below.

Manhunt (Acorn)

Airs in three parts from Mar. 11th, 2019. Martin Clunes stars in this British crime miniseries as a Metropolitan detective who tracks down a London serial killer. Based on a true story, the three-part series aired on ITV earlier that year to rave reviews. A second season titled Manhunt: The Night Stalker premiered on Acorn TV in October 2021; as of July 2026 no third season has been confirmed.

Punk (Epix)

Airs Mondays from Mar. 11th, 2019. Four vulgar episodes of a documentary miniseries span the emerging subculture of bad attitudes and DIY fashion that defined the British punk movement. Profiles include Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Johnny Rotten, and more.

Empire (Fox)

Original air date Jan. 7th, 2015. Season 5 returns Wednesdays from Mar. 13th, 2019. Terence Howard and Taraji P. Henson star as a husband and wife team at the head of a multi-million hip-hop and entertainment company called Empire. Cookie Lyon returns from prison to claim what’s hers after taking the fall for her husband Lucious’ drug-dealing that financed the company’s early beginnings. Created by Lee Daniels and writer Danny Strong, the series takes much of its inspiration from Shakespeare’s King Lear. Lucious Lyon’s past sins come back to haunt him, and his bickering between his three sons as to who will take over as CEO threatens the future of the company. Following a fittingly Shakespearian plot of deception, hidden schemes, and back-stabbing, Empire also showcases one of Howard’s finest performances yet, as a deeply troubled music mogul who must endure guilt, deteriorating health, and his family tearing itself apart at the seams. The series ran six seasons total; Season 6 was the final season and concluded April 2020.

Star (Fox)

Original air date Dec. 14th, 2016. Season 3 returns Wednesdays from Mar. 13th, 2019. Musical series featuring original songs starring Jude Demorest as Star Davis, a foster child who pursues a career in the music industry with her half-sister Simone, and her best friend Alex. Since the death of her mother, Star has been moved around foster homes for the last two years, before she’s taken in by Carlotta Brown, an ex-R&B singer who collabed with Star’s mother in the 90s. Though she doesn’t approve of their musical dreams, she soon becomes a surrogate mother to the three girls. Navigating the vibrant, unpredictable, and dangerous music scene of Atlanta, the girls become known as Take 3, and start lighting up the city’s nightlife with their undeniable talent. They soon fall under the eyes of talent scout Jahil Rivera, a lowlife cocaine addict who thinks the girls could be his key back to the top. A spin-off of sorts to Daniels’ show Empire, which takes a look at the other end of the music industry spectrum, the collapse of already successful company, Star features crossovers and guest spots but absolutely stands on its own. The series was cancelled by Fox after three seasons in 2019.

The Good Fight (CBS All Access)

Original air date Dec. 14th, 2016. Season 3 returns Thursdays from Mar. 14th, 2019. Sequel series to The Good Wife starring the incomparably elegant Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart, a senior lawyer and feminist powerhouse. In this spin-off, Diane struggles with the trials of divorce whilst getting her life back on track after being forced out of her law firm and losing her life savings. Co-stars Rose Leslie and Erica Tazel. The series now streams on Paramount+ and ran six seasons through 2022.

Arrested Development (Netflix)

Original air date Nov. 2nd, 2003. Part 2 of Season 5 available on Netflix from Mar. 15th, 2019. The dysfunctional adventures of the Bluth family continue on Netflix after the cult favorite series was initially cancelled by Fox. Starring Jason Bateman and a supporting cast of comedy greats, Michael is forced to move back with his family and handle the family real estate business when his father is sent to jail for white-collar crime. He soon realises that the family is falling apart from the seams. His mother is an egotistical tyrant, his brothers are eccentric weirdos, and his son is falling in love with his cousin. The initial three season run is considered one of the most influential modern sitcoms, influencing everything from 30 Rock to Community, so find out if the team’s still got it when they check back in to their new home on Netflix this year. The revival concluded with Season 5 Part 2; seasons 4-5 were removed from Netflix around March 2026.

Catastrophe (Amazon)

Original air date Jan. 19th, 2015. Season 4 continues Fridays from Mar. 15th, 2019. Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney star as an unlikely couple who start a relationship after an unexpected pregnancy. Sharon is a single, Irish primary school teacher, and Rob is an alcoholic sales exec. When the pair meet in a bar they embark on a six-day fling that changes their lives for the stranger, and they eventually get married before the birth of their child. Not exactly a match made in heaven, Sharon and Rob try to balance their various hang-ups and eccentricities in their new life in London. Season 4 premiered March 15, 2019, and served as the series finale.

Love, Death, and Robots (Netflix)

Available on Netflix from Mar. 15th, 2019. Unlikely partners Tim Miller and David Fincher are teaming up to co-produce a NSFW animated anthology spanning sci-fi, horror, fantasy, comedy. Netflix’s first of what will hopefully become many animated anthologies for adults collects an eclectic team of artists for a series that runs just over three hours in total, so the more adventurous among you can treat this as one crazy movie to bingewatch on Friday night. Volume 1 released March 15, 2019; additional volumes released through Volume 4 in May 2025.

Shrill (Hulu)

Available on Hulu from Mar. 15th, 2019. Aidy Bryant stars as a plus-sized young woman who struggles to make it as a journalist in a world that constantly tells her she’s not good enough. Inspired by Lindy West’s book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman, this touching comedy series explores what it means to live as a loud, proud, opinionated feminist who happens to be a little larger than the people around her. The series ran three seasons total through 2021 and became available on Netflix US in June 2026.

Turn Up Charlie (Netflix)

Available on Netflix from Mar. 15th, 2019. Idris Elba blends art with reality as he channels his DJ alter-ego in this upcoming Netflix comedy series. Elba plays Charlie, a struggling disc jockey who’s given a second chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a manny for his famous best friend’s daughter. Unfortunately for him, Gabby is an infamously spoiled trouble-child, and Charlie quickly realises he may have bit off more than he can chew. Guaranteed to implant a crippling fear of tweens into your psyche. The series was cancelled after one season in 2020.

Billions (Showtime)

Original air date Jan. 17th, 2016. Season 4 airs Sundays from Mar. 17th, 2019. Complicated financial drama that unpicks the corporate nastiness and shady politics of the New York business sector. Paul Giamatti stars as Chuck Rhoades, a powerful US Attorney who frequently goes head-to-head with hedge fund champion Bobby Axelrod, played by Damien Lewis. The two iconoclasts muster every facet of brain power, financial influence, and crooked strategy in a desperate attempt to remain one step ahead. Get a pen and paper ready, ‘cause you’re gonna need to take notes to fully retain the ins-and-outs of its complex money machinations. The series ran seven seasons through 2023.

After Life (Netflix)

Premiered March 8th, 2019. Ricky Gervais created and stars in this dramedy about a man dealing with the sudden death of his wife. The series follows his decision to stop caring about anything except honesty and the strange, often bleak ways that choice plays out at work and with family. The six-episode first season landed on Netflix just days before the March window covered here and quickly became a talking point for its mix of sharp one-liners and unfiltered grief.

The Order (Netflix)

Released March 7th, 2019. This horror-drama follows college student Jack Morton as he pledges a secret society and discovers the campus hides werewolves, dark magic, and a centuries-old war between rival factions. Created by Dennis Heaton and Shelley Eriksen, the ten-episode first season delivered fast-paced mythology and a cast that included Sarah Grey and Jake Manley. The show fit squarely into Netflix’s push for genre series aimed at viewers ready for late-night bingewatch marathons.

Queer Eye Season 3 (Netflix)

Premiered March 15th, 2019. The Fab Five returned for another round of makeovers, this time visiting Kansas City and spotlighting a broader mix of participants. Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, Tan France, and Jonathan Van Ness brought their signature blend of design, culture, food, fashion, and grooming advice. The season kept the heartfelt tone of earlier installments while expanding the show’s reach beyond its original Atlanta base.

No Good Nick (Netflix)

Premiered March 2019. This family comedy follows a clever teenage con artist who infiltrates a well-meaning suburban household with plans to scam them. The series stars newcomer Siena Agudong alongside Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin. Eight episodes landed on Netflix mid-month and leaned into light caper energy with a side of found-family sentiment.

The week delivered a solid mix of prestige returns, new streaming experiments, and quick comfort watches. Whether you were chasing the next big doc or just needed something to offset the heavier headlines, March 11th through 17th gave viewers plenty of reasons to stay up late and keep the queue moving.