TV to watch in March, including 'The Studio' and 'Paul American'
A Hollywood satire, a true crime story adaptation and a reality show about the ultra-American Paul brothers


Real life can be a whole lot stranger than fiction, as proven by this month's television releases. March TV includes a fictional series about the real-life drama of showbiz; an adaptation of a true crime story about an adopted little girl accused of being a grown woman; and a docuseries detailing the inane exploits of blond brothers Jake and Logan Paul.
'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney'
Hot on the heels of his brief Netflix talk show "Everybody's in L.A.," cool-guy John Mulaney is back on the streaming service for a steadier gig. This new late night live show promises to feature a "mix of celebrities, comedians, experts and academics," said the Los Angeles Times, and the first episode's guests include actor Michael Keaton, singer-songwriter Joan Baez and comedian Fred Armisen. The host welcomes the potential chaos of late night's on-the-spot nature: "It's a fun feeling to know that, hopefully, a lot of people are watching and it's live globally with no delay, and you could really damage your career," Mulaney said to "CBS Sunday Morning." Some people perform best under pressure. (March 12, Netflix)
'Adolescence'
Each episode of this four-part series consists of a single, uninterrupted camera shot, a technique that "contributes real-time immediacy to the story being told, as well as a certain astonishment at the methods, choreography and endurance of the cast," said The Wall Street Journal. "It must have been exhausting." The limited series' subject matter is similarly no walk in the park: It is about a seemingly normal 13-year-old British boy arrested for the murder of a girl at his school. The show is, "at the center of its broken heart, an examination of tormented youth," said the Journal. "The word 'devastating' gets tossed around like confetti these days, but 'Adolescence' qualifies as such." (March 13, Netflix)
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
'Good American Family'
The latest harrowing true story adapted for television is that of Natalia Grace, a disabled Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism who was adopted by a U.S. couple when she was a child — or was she? The American couple, the Barnetts, accused the real-life Natalia of being an adult masquerading as a child, even claiming Natalia was trying to kill them.
The Hulu dramatization of the case, "Good American Family," stars Ellen Pompeo as the family's matriarch. Already a biological mother of three, Kristine Barnett grows increasingly suspicious of her new daughter. The show also marks Pompeo's first major role since "Grey's Anatomy" debuted in 2005. (March 19, Hulu)
'The Studio'
Making movies is a dirty business, a delicate balance between art and commerce — with commerce often winning. This reality is explored to a bitter extreme in the Hollywood satire "The Studio." Seth Rogen stars as Matt Remick, an idealistic film studio executive "whose earnest love of cinema is no match for the intense egos and personalities he deals with day to day," said TV Guide. "Matt has to balance his genuine desire to make great movies with the demands of a boss (Bryan Cranston) and a marketing guru (Kathryn Hahn) who would rather do licensing deals with Kool-Aid than bankroll masterpieces by Martin Scorsese," said The New York Times. (March 26, Apple TV+)
'Paul American'
The continued fame of the Paul brothers despite an arguable lack of talent is as mysterious as the Kardashians' staying power. But a new reality series attempts to bottle the appeal of their particularly American ethos. Logan Paul first made mainstream headlines in 2018 when he thoughtlessly filmed a dead body in Japan's "suicide forest" and posted it to his YouTube channel. Jake Paul was part of that channel too, and now has a lucrative professional boxing career; Logan hosts popular podcast "Impaulsive" and recently became a father. The influencer brothers even attended President Donald Trump's January inauguration. Clearly, they are here to (maybe) stay. "This is America. The currency isn't being liked. The currency is attention," Logan says in the series' trailer. (March 27, Max)
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Anya Jaremko-Greenwold has worked as a story editor at The Week since 2024. She previously worked at FLOOD Magazine, Woman's World, First for Women, DGO Magazine and BOMB Magazine. Anya's culture writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Jezebel, Vice and the Los Angeles Review of Books, among others.
-
Deportations: The growing backlash
Feature New poll numbers show declining support for Trump's deportation crackdown
-
Is Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' cancellation an omen of something worse?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION CBS said its decision to end the talk show was strictly business. But the timing and nature of the announcement has some observers wondering if there's more at play behind the scenes.
-
Bangladesh plane crash kills at least 25 children
Speed Read A fighter jet experienced a mechanical failure and crashed into a school in Dhaka
-
Salt Lake City is coolest in summer not winter
The Week Recommends Hang out in the Maven District and bike your way around town
-
Yes, you can be outside this summer and avoid ticks. These are the tips to know.
The Week Recommends Don't get ticked off
-
Pals and loved ones always on the move? These are the gifts to give the constant travelers in your life.
The Week Recommends The best trip is the one that lives on and on
-
CBS cancels Colbert's 'Late Show'
Speed Read 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is ending next year
-
The best TV shows based on movies
The Week Recommends A handful of shows avoid derivative storytelling and craft bold narrative expansions
-
Bellagio: glitz and glamour on the Las Vegas Strip
The Week Recommends Find la dolce vita in the Nevada desert at this luxurious hotel
-
At these 6 gnarly spots, both surfers and onlookers can catch a wave
The Week Recommends Be a (sort of) part of the action
-
The best film prequels of all time
The Week Recommends Balancing new information with what the audience already knows is a perilous tightrope