Club Benefits
March Madness is almost here, but before the brackets bust and the buzzer-beaters start flying, there’s still time to settle in with the new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more of the best streaming services.
The small screen is packed, from the cozy romance of "Virgin River" season 7 to the swashbuckling return of "One Piece" season 2, plus intriguing newcomers like Taylor Sheridan's "The Madison" and Nicole Kidman's crime drama "Scarpetta."
If you’re in the mood for a movie night, the animated sequel "Zootopia 2" brings more wild adventures, while the illusionists of "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" pull off another round of cinematic sleight of hand. Here's our guide on what to watch this weekend.
New TV shows
‘The Madison’ (Paramount+)
The vibes: A brooding neo-Western family drama from "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan.
The plot: Set in the breathtaking Madison River Valley of southwestern Montana, the series follows Stacy and Preston Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell) as they trade New York City for a fresh start out West. They’re hoping to leave a devastating tragedy behind, but the harsh beauty of Montana quickly proves that survival there requires a very different kind of grit.
Premiere date: Episodes 1-3 on Saturday, March 14 at 3 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Paramount+
‘Scarpetta’ (Prime Video)
The vibes: A gritty forensic thriller adapted from a bestselling book series.
The plot: Nicole Kidman stars as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Virginia’s chief medical examiner, who returns to the role she walked away from years earlier — only to face a disturbing new homicide. Working alongside her sister (Jamie Lee Curtis) and daughter (Ariana DeBose), she begins to uncover eerie links between the case and the very first investigation of her career, dredging up a past that refuses to stay buried.
Premiere date: March 11 (episode 1 streaming now)
Where to watch: Prime Video
‘Virgin River’ season 7 (Netflix)
The vibes: Warm, heartfelt small-town romance. The definition of cozy comfort TV.
The plot: After their long-awaited wedding in the season 6 finale, newlyweds Jack and Mel quickly learn that life in the mountains isn’t exactly quiet. As they settle into married life and start laying the groundwork for their future together, the pair must juggle the emotional ups and downs that come with building a life in their tight-knit community.
Premiere date: March 12 (all 10 episodes streaming now)
Where to watch: Netflix
‘One Piece’ season 2 (Netflix)
The vibes: A sweeping high-seas adventure with a playful spirit and live-action anime energy.
The plot: Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates are finally heading for the Grand Line, the legendary and perilous stretch of ocean every pirate dreams of conquering. But its unpredictable storms and strange, uncharted islands mean the journey won’t be easy. As the crew presses forward in search of the King of the Pirates’ treasure, they’ll face tougher challenges and far more dangerous enemies than ever before.
Premiere date: March 10 (all 8 episodes streaming now)
Where to watch: Netflix
'Sunny Nights' (Hulu)
The vibes: A fish-out-of-water black comedy with a mischievous, crime-tinged twist.
The plot: American siblings Martin and Vicki Marvin (Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden) travel to Sydney hoping to transform their spray-tan startup into a worldwide sensation. But their grand ambitions spiral into chaos when they inadvertently get mixed up with Australia’s criminal underworld. Meanwhile, Martin is determined to prove he’s not the screw-up everyone thinks — especially as he tries to win back his estranged wife.
Premiere date: March 11 (all 8 episodes streaming now)
Where to watch: Hulu
The Oscars
The vibes: Glitzy, high-profile and packed with Hollywood star power.
The plot: Conan O’Brien steps in as host for the 98th Academy Awards, honoring the standout films of the past year. While "One Battle After Another" appears to be the frontrunner for Best Picture, several major races are still up in the air, especially Best Actor, where Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan are all in serious contention.
Premiere date: Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 4 (Hulu)
The vibes: Flashy, chaotic reality drama driven by the pressures of internet fame.
The plot: The women of #MomTok are discovering that bigger platforms can mean bigger problems. As Taylor grabs headlines with a turn on "The Bachelorette" and Jen and Whitney step into the spotlight on "Dancing with the Stars," the group’s once-tight bond starts to fray. Egos clash, rumors spread and old relationships resurface, setting the stage for a season packed with messy confrontations and very public drama.
Premiere date: March 12 (all 10 episodes streaming now)
Where to watch: Hulu
'Top Chef' season 23 (Bravo)
The vibes: Intense culinary competition infused with Southern charm.
The plot: 15 up-and-coming chefs take on the American South, facing a series of grueling culinary challenges. From Charlotte, N.C.’s bustling food scene to Greenville, S.C.’s coastal flavors, the contestants must harness the region’s rich ingredients to win over host Kristen Kish and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.
Premiere date: March 9 (episode 1 streaming now)
Where to watch: Peacock
New movies
'Zootopia 2' (Disney+)
The vibe: A high-stakes, high-energy animated mystery that tests the ultimate buddy cop friendship.
The plot: Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to face their toughest case yet when a sinister snake (Ke Huy Quan) threatens to throw the entire city into chaos. As they race to uncover his dastardly plan, the pressure of the mission puts their partnership to the ultimate test.
Release date: Streaming now
Where to watch: Disney+
'Now You See Me: Now You Don't (Starz)
The vibe: A glossy, guilty pleasure spectacle that leans into the franchise's signature brand of logic-defying magic and high-stakes hijinks.
The plot: A decade after vanishing, the original Four Horsemen remerge to team up with a tech-savvy new generation of illusionists. Together, they orchestrate an impossible heist to steal the world’s largest diamond from a ruthless South African crime boss.
Release date: Streaming now
Where to watch: Starz
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