With the abundance of choices between cable and streaming platforms, the selection of shows to watch seems limitless. Here’s a glimpse at the variety of TV shows and specials available from March 3-9. Remember, the details and times may shift.
Kicking off with a twist-filled suspense, Hulu’s thriller “Paradise” keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. From the onset, nothing has gone as planned for Xavier Collins, the Secret Service agent portrayed by Sterling K. Brown. Tasked with safeguarding President Cal Bradford, played by James Marsden, Xavier finds himself in a labyrinth of surprises. Spoiler alert: by the end of episode one, we discover that Xavier, Cal, and a few fortunate civilians have been hiding in an underground city, and the president is actually dead. Subsequent episodes peel back the layers leading up to this moment, with this week’s finale set to unveil the president’s killer. Catch it streaming Tuesday on Hulu.
Diving into historical intrigue, Netflix presents “The Leopard,” an opulent drama following the Salina family, caught in the midst of Sicily’s 19th-century upheaval. As Giuseppe Garibaldi’s Redshirt guerrillas prepare to take over, this family of Sicilian aristocrats navigates the turbulent times. Based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s 1958 novel, which soared to bestseller status in Italy, the show offers a feast for the eyes with its breathtaking setting and exquisite costumes. Tune in on Wednesday on Netflix.
Switching gears to comedy, Hulu serves up “Deli Boys,” where hilarity ensues as two brothers, played by Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh, grapple with an unexpected inheritance. Their late father left behind a seemingly mundane convenience store empire, which turns out to be a cover for illegal activities. As they try to keep the deli business alive, they clash with a Peruvian cartel and the Italian mafia. Watch it on Thursday on Hulu.
Sports enthusiasts will relish “Celtics City,” a documentary series diving deep into the origins and triumphs of the Boston Celtics NBA team. Travel back to their founding in 1946 and fast forward to their victory in 2024, experiencing it all through rich archival footage and interviews with legends like Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, and current stars such as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Catch it Monday at 9 p.m. on HBO and streaming on Max.
Racing fans, buckle up as “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” returns for its seventh season on Netflix. This series takes you beyond the track, revealing the personal lives of top drivers like Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Charles Leclerc during the dramatic 2024 season. Streaming kicks off on Friday on Netflix.
For drama enthusiasts, Ryan Murphy’s “Dr. Odyssey” sails into wild waters filled with unexpected twists. Joshua Jackson stars in this cruise-ship-meets-medical-drama, where in just one episode, the captain suffers a heart attack on a date with Shania Twain, and a Venezuelan woman in need ends up rescued off course. It’s chaos at sea, and with the second half of the first season returning this Thursday at 9 p.m. on ABC, expect more high seas drama.
Reality TV takes an unpredictable turn with “The Traitors.” The season has been a rollercoaster, with loyal players and traitors backstabbing each other left and right. Predicting the winner is anyone’s guess, but Alan Cumming’s quirky outfits have been consistently entertaining. With the finale looming, look forward to a reunion hosted by Andy Cohen. Airs Thursday at 9 p.m. on Peacock.
Finally, the eccentric televangelist family in “The Righteous Gemstones” returns for a fourth and final season. Follow Danny McBride, Adam Devine, and John Goodman as they navigate their twisted family dynamics, fueled by a mix of love and vitriol. Wrapping up the series, McBride mentioned to GQ that this season naturally brings the characters’ stories to a satisfying conclusion. Tune in Sunday at 10 p.m. on HBO and streaming on Max.
