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The Best New TV Shows of March 2025

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1. A hilarious satire on the showbiz industry, created by Seth Rogen.
2. A gripping British miniseries that Netflix viewers can’t stop talking about.
3. A talk-show-like series reminiscent of the millennial era, akin to the Dick Cavett Show.
4. A crime comedy focusing on a Pakistani American family with its fair share of dysfunction and love.
5. The long-awaited sequel to one of the most popular miniseries from the 2010s, finally arriving after a decade of anticipation.
6. This month’s new TV shows offer an exciting mix—from some of the best series we might see in 2025.

Adolescence (Netflix)

The British miniseries titled “Adolescence” has emerged as Netflix’s standout series of the season, and rightfully so. Co-creator and writer Jack Thorne’s third thought-provoking social drama to appear on U.S. streaming services within two months, following the premiere of “Best Interests” and “Toxic Town” on Netflix in February, this gripping tale about a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a female classmate resonates deeply with the influence of social media and the paradoxical term “incel culture” on vulnerable young minds.

The ensemble cast, spearheaded by co-creator and writer Stephen Graham (of “Peaky Blinders”) and featuring outstanding performances from “Top Boy”‘s Ashley Walters, Graham’s “A Thousand Blows” co-star Erin Doherty (“The Crown,” “Chloe”), seasoned actress Christine Tremarco, and newcomer Owen Cooper as the young defendant, is a testament to the wealth of underrated talent in UK television.

The series is also a technical masterpiece, with director Philip Barantini’s camera seamlessly tracking characters through each episode in a single, dynamic shot. [Read about the most poignant—and heart-wrenching—moment in the “Adolescence” finale.]

Deli Boys (Hulu)

The American Dream – a journey that begins with:
1. Setting foot in Philadelphia with just three dollars.
2. Securing employment at a local deli.
3. Purchasing the very deli you worked at.
4. Creating an oversized takeout container.
5. Utilizing the earnings to establish 40 such delis.
6. Expanding into businesses like golf courses and mango pickle production.
7. Meeting a tragic end, struck by a golf ball, witnessed by your two grown sons, who were unaware of your double life as a crime boss leveraging your network of delis for illicit cocaine distribution.

In essence, Baba Dar (Iqbal Theba), as portrayed in the crime comedy Deli Boys, accumulated a substantial wealth. This Pakistani patriarch meets an untimely end early in the series, which is now available on Hulu. Consequently, his sons, Raj (Saagar Shaikh) and Mir (Asif Ali), find themselves jostling for power within their family’s gangster empire, which they had been led to believe was a legitimate business. However, both brothers are ill-equipped to take over from Baba. Raj, the elder, prefers partying with his partner Prairie (Alfie Fuller) and squandering his father’s wealth on drugs. On the other hand, Mir, the younger brother, is a meticulous junior executive type with an MBA, a demanding fiancée named Bushra (Zainne Saleh), and aspirations of climbing the ladder in Baba’s public company, DarCo. [Read the full review.]

Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney (Netflix)

John Mulaney’s six-night appearance as a talk show host last May, where he gathered celebrities attending Netflix Is a Joke Fest for a live, endearing chaotic Netflix broadcast named “Everybody’s in L.A.“, was a massive hit. As such, the platform has invited him back for 12 more weekly episodes of a one-hour show now titled “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney“. Although the title has changed, Mulaney has made only minor adjustments to the original structure. The inimitable Richard Kind is once again at the announcer’s podium. Each episode follows a theme, featuring star-studded panels (Michael Keaton, Joan Baez, Pete Davidson, Quinta Brunson, etc.) and pertinent experts sharing live call-in stories from viewers on that week’s topic (such as loans, cruises, funerals). The host’s cultural knowledge sparks fascinating segments like a conversation with 11 actors who have portrayed Willy Loman in “Death of a Salesman“. The music is exceptional; Mulaney managed to arrange Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and Pixies’ Kim Deal for their first-ever live duet. In the often monotonous world of late-night television, Everybody’s Live is consistently offering something fresh and exciting each week.

The Studio (Apple TV+)

In approximately ten minutes of watching the Apple TV+ comedy, it becomes clear that the new head of Continental is deeply immersed in the film world. He appears to be single, without children, and lacking a substantial social life. His film knowledge spans from popular franchises to lesser-known indies and international art house cinemas, rivaling that of any film enthusiast. Despite his good intentions, such as promoting his assistant to a creative executive position after his promotion, he’s so eager to succeed in an industry grappling with technological change, worker strikes, audience division, and post-pandemic theater attendance decline, that he resembles any other spineless corporate figure. This is ironic, given that the filmmakers and actors he admires view him this way. What makes it worse is his insecurity, which leads him to behave foolishly when facing constant rejection, providing the series The Studio, created by Rogen, Goldberg, Huyck, Gregory, and Perez, with the rhythm of a Curb Your Enthusiasm-like studio head spinoff.

The Show, titled “The Studio,” offers a lively, humorous, yet thought-provoking perspective on a business that’s currently grappling with the age-old conflict between art and commerce. This struggle has been ongoing since studios such as Warner Bros. were still under the control of their founders. Remarkably, it stands out as the best new series in 2025 so far, and one of the most insightful self-portraits Hollywood has produced in a long time – quite an achievement given the industry’s penchant for celebrating and satirizing itself. [Read the full review.]

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (PBS)

Tyrants tend to give only when it benefits them, while primarily taking away. This is a harsh truth, one that those who crave power and flatter tyrants often struggle to grasp – a theme explored in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, a collection of thick, complex novels that portray Henry VIII’s reign through the lens of Thomas Cromwell, his Machiavellian advisor. The initial BBC adaptation, broadcast on PBS in 2015, adapted Mantel’s books “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies,” chronicling Cromwell’s meteoric rise. Born a commoner, he attains his highest level of influence over the crown in the miniseries’ finale, where he sends Anne Boleyn to her grisly end.

In the sequel to “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light,” titled after the final book in the trilogy, there’s a shift in mood following the death of author Hilary Mantel in 2022. Unlike its predecessor, this miniseries takes on a more somber tone. However, despite the change, it doesn’t compromise on quality. Mark Rylance once again delivers one of the most outstanding TV performances, portraying an older and weary Cromwell who converses with the spirit of his mentor, Cardinal Wolsey, played by Jonathan Pryce. Damian Lewis continues to excel as Henry, maintaining his bratty charm. Peter Straughan (of “Conclave”) and director Peter Kosminsky return for this production, crafting a nuanced, dialogue-rich adaptation that honors Mantel’s language and showcases the actors’ talents, rather than overshadowing them.

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2025-03-28 20:07

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