Looking for something new to watch? Goodness knows with the times being what they are, we’ve all suddenly found ourselves with a lot more time for binge-watching amidst the quarantines and social distancing. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of good TV shows to watch on streaming, whether it’s the TV shows you can finally check off you’re to-do list or those comfort shows that offer some peace of mind. But if you’re specifically looking for something new on Netflix, we’ve got you covered with a rundown of the nine best new TV shows and original series arriving on the streamer this month.
And it’s a pretty dang diverse selection in March! Fresh on the heels ofAltered Carbon’s second season, Netflix is delivering a new animated spinoff withAltered Carbon: Resleeved.David Changreturns for another season of his standout food showUgly Delicious, which is as fascinating as ever with an added emotional element that notches it up to a new level. There are also some can’t-miss animated series, the South Korean zombie show you need to be watching, and the return of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning dramaOzark.
Check out all the details below and if you’re looking for more, here’s a full rundown ofevery new movie and TV show on Netflix in March.
Castlevania Season 3
Available:March 5
Based on the Japanese video game series of the same name,Castlevaniais an English-language medieval fantasy series inspired by anime, which finds a vampire hunter up against the forces of Dracula himself. Boasting a tremendous ensemble voice cast that includesRichard Armitage,James Callis, andGraham McTavish, the series returns to Netflix for Season 3 this month with an expanded 10-episode run.
In his glowing, 5-star review for Collider, Dave Trumbore said:
The team behindCastlevaniaSeason 3 absolutely knocked it out of the park with this batch of episodes. They deliver the action, the intrigue, and the food for thought that elevates the source material into what’s easily one of the best video game adaptations ever made. I, for one, hope thatCastlevaniaremains immortal for many more seasons to come.
For more,read our fullCastlevaniaSeason 3 review here.
The Protector Season 3
Available:March 6
One of Netflix’s international hits, the Turkish fantasy-dramaThe Protectorreturns for a third season on March 6.Cagatay Ulusoystars as Hakan Demir, an ambitious young antique dealer who discovers he’s a descendant of an ancient line of superheroes and has to embrace his heritage as The Protector to save Istanbul. Season 3 finds Hakan in a fierce fight to protect the city while a deadly virus spreads throughout the people. And once you’ve finishing binging Season 3, fret not,The Protectorhas already been renewed for Season 4.
Ugly Delicious
Superstar chefDavid Changreturns for another season of his Netflix hitUgly Delicious, the series that sends Chang and his guests (Season 2 includes special guestsPadme LashkiandDanny McBrideamong others) on a journey around the globe to investigate a regional dish or traditional style of cooking and the culture that surrounds it.
It’s by far one of the most insightful investigations into the intersection between cooking and culture on TV, full of fascinating history and personal anecdotes, and Season 2 gets personal with a premiere episode that looks into children’s food while Change awaits the birth of his first child. The series is a benchmark in educational-meets-entertaining food TV, and Season 2 only improves on that strong foundation.
In his 4-star review for Collider, Adam Chitwood said:
If Season 1 was about challenging long-held ideas about food, Season 2 is about exploring entirely unknown arenas, and what we stand to gain when we can admit, “I don’t know.” The show is all the better when Chang and its litany of wildly talented and smart guests admit when they don’t know the answer, which always provides a more satisfying avenue for understanding and knowledge. Not just about food. Not just about culture. But about humanity.
For more, read our fullUgly DeliciousSeason 2 review here.
On My Block Season 3
Available:March 11
Netflix’s critically celebrated coming-of-age seriesOn My Blockreturns for Season 3, heading back to a diverse neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles, where the street-smart teens navigate all the familiar learning curves of High School – the firsts and worsts, highs and lows – from the unique, grounded, and always entertaining perspective that has earned the show such a passionate fan base.
In her 3-star review for Collider, Liz Shannon Miller said:
“At eight episodes, there’s very little fat to trim in this season, though some of the subplots might not have been essential to the plot (seriously, that was anawfullot of vomit). However, there’s plenty here to please the show’s loyal fanbase, which leads to me mentioning this: If you loveOn My Block,be sure to binge the whole season as soon as possible.”
For more, be sure toread our fullOn My BlockSeason 3 review here.
Available:March 13
Inspired byParu Itagaki’s manga of the same name, the anime series adaptationBEASTARSfirst debuted late last year in Japan and finally made its way to international audiences on Netflix this month. The series takes place in a world populated by all kinds of anthropomorphized walking, talking, and sometimes rather dapper-dressed animals and follows a kindly young wolf discovering his predatory instincts just as his school is hit with a murder.
In his 4-star review for Collider, Dave Trumbore calledBEASTARS"one of the year’s best" and said:
The “Fight or Flight” response has long served animals of every species for millions of years.Beastarsflips that evolutionary advantage on its head and asks what happens when predators resist their darkest impulses while prey move in for the kill. That’s a fascinating conceit on its own, but factor in high school drama, a coming-of-age story, an exploration of various power dynamics in relationships, and a furry-forward approach to well-developed characters, and you’ve got one of the most original anime series of the year.
For more,read our fullBEASTARSreview here.
Kingdom Season 2
The first season of the South Korean period zombie seriesKingdomwas one of the lowkey horror gems released on Netflix, first debuting in early 2019 and tying up the first batch of episodes with one hell of a cliffhanger. Fortunately, the wait is over andKingdomreturns to Netflix this month with six new episodes further following the royalty and commoners of 1500s Korea in the battle against a growing army of undead.
Set during the Japanese Invasion of Korea and weaving in character arcs from conniving queens to cowardly (and honorable) soldiers, and the terrified citizens caught up in the chaos,Kingdomhas earned plenty of comparisons toGame of Thronessince it debuted. And that’s not wrong! ButKingdomis a bit less pulpy and salacious, and a bit more honed in on quiet character drama… and then unleashing a full-on assault of zombie action. We’ve seena lotof zombie movies and TV shows over the last few decades, butKingdomis unique for its period approach, which often completely restages the action from the norm and it’s all shot with the budget and gorgeous cinematics of an awards-contending period drama.
Black Lightning Season 3
Available:March 17
It’s only March and it’s been a big year for The CW’s ever-growing DC universe.Stephen Amellhung up his hat andArrowfired his last shot, culminating in the biggest crossover event yetCrisis on Infinite Earths. But quietly chugging along amidst the chaos isBlack Lightning, the most critically celebrated of the bunch but also definitely the most lowkey. But that more grounded approach also makes it home to some of the best character drama in the so-called “Arrowverse” (are we gonna workshop that now), not to mention the best hand-to-hand fight scenes. Season 3justwrapped on broadcast on March 9, but heck yeah, the whole new season is already on Netflix this month.
Altered Carbon: Resleeved
Available:March 19
Season 2 of Netflix’s sci-fi anthologyAltered Carbonjust arrived on Netflix last month, but if you’re impatient for more, the streaming service has you covered in the world of animation. The anime-styled cyberpunk dystopia spinoff series follows Takeshi Kovacs back in a new “sleeve” (aka, the bodies where you can drop your “stack,” aka uploaded consciousness) on the planet Latimer and gets tangled up in protecting a young tattoo artist with a critical connection to the Yakuza.
In his 3-star, spoiler-filled review for Collider, Dave Trumbore said theResleevedstruggles with exposition dumps but celebrated the series animated action and said:
“Out of the gate, a couple of things are clear:Altered Carbon: Resleeveddesperately wants to play in the worlds ofBlade Runner,Ghost in the Shell, and theYakuzavideo game series. It eventually opts in to being a part ofAltered Carbon‘s world as well, thanks to a few well-placed lore drops and connections.”
For more onAltered Carbon: Resleeved, readDave’s full review here.
Ozark Season 3
Available:March 27
Netflix’s Emmy-winning seriesOzarkreturns for another season of crime-world family drama at the end of March. The series features an ace cast includingLaura Linney,Jason Bateman,Julia Garner,Janet McTeer, andJoseph Sikarain the story of a city family who heads to the Ozarks and gets mixed up in the world of money-laundering. After Season 2 saw Bateman’s financial advisor-turned-criminal bring his family into the dangerous business, Season 3 sees him at odds with his wife when it comes to how they get that business done.
In his 3-star review for Collider, Adam Chitwood said:
OzarkSeason 3 manages to maintain the level of tension this show is known for while adding a layer of emotional stakes in the form of Marty and Wendy’s fractured relationship. Those who weren’t crazy about the series to begin with are unlikely to be magically won over—OzarkSeason 3 is still very muchOzark—but fans of the series are sure to once again get wrapped up in the cavalcade of complications (and twists) that ensue, especially as the season reaches its explosive final episodes.
