Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including a Fun Adult Animated Series

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Starting the week of March 16, 2026, Netflix will release a variety of new shows and returning seasons. The lineup includes something for everyone – from educational science programs and funny cartoons to gripping crime dramas from around the world. Many of these titles come from popular studios and feature well-known actors and creators. Overall, this week’s releases offer a great look at the fresh content coming to Netflix.

‘Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs’ (2025)

Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs is an educational show created by former NASA engineer Mark Rober. It teaches science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts through fun experiments and building projects, aiming to get kids excited about these subjects. The show will be available starting this Monday, March 16th.

‘Digman!’ (2023)

‘Digman!’ is a new animated comedy series about a once-famous archaeologist trying to get back on top. Created by Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell, and featuring the voices of Tim Robinson and Melissa Fumero, the show follows the hilarious adventures of treasure hunting in a world where archaeologists are huge celebrities. You can start watching this Tuesday, March 17.

‘The Ricky Gervais Show’ (2010)

As a huge fan of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington’s podcast, I was thrilled when they turned it into an animated show! It’s basically a visual version of the podcast, and a lot of the humor comes from Karl’s really unique and funny way of looking at the world. The animation is pretty simple, but it totally works and brings their hilarious, off-the-cuff conversations to life. If you’re looking for a good laugh, you can start watching it this Tuesday, March 17th!

‘Radioactive Emergency’ (2026)

I’m really excited about this new series, ‘Radioactive Emergency’! It’s produced by Gullane Entretenimento and dives into what happens when there’s a nuclear disaster – all the procedures they follow and what comes after. It really focuses on the tough choices leaders have to make right away to protect the environment and the huge logistical and humanitarian problems they face. It’s coming to the streaming service this Wednesday, March 18th, and I can’t wait to see it!

‘Furies’ (2024)

As a huge crime drama fan, I’m really excited about ‘Furies’! It’s a French series about a woman who dives headfirst into the Parisian criminal world after her father is killed, determined to get revenge. It sounds like it’s going to be a gritty look at the city’s underbelly – all the dangerous deals and power plays happening behind the scenes. She’ll have to make some tricky alliances along the way, but she’s focused on getting justice. And the best part? It premieres this Wednesday, March 18th!

‘Eva Lasting’ (2023)

‘Eva Lasting’ is a series set in the 1970s that follows the story of a teenage girl who arrives at a school for boys. Her arrival disrupts the school’s traditions and sparks first romances among the students. The Caracol Televisión production examines themes of growing up and changing times during that era. New episodes will be available to subscribers this Wednesday, March 18.

‘Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ (2026)

‘Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ takes the popular animated series in a fresh direction with a new story set in an alternate 1890s America. The series follows Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli as they compete in a cross-country horse race that’s secretly a hunt for powerful, hidden artifacts. You can start watching this Thursday, March 19th.

‘Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed’ (2026)

‘Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed,’ a new series from Spin Master, follows students at a magical boarding school as they form bonds with unicorns and work to save the world’s magic. The show explores the hidden history of the school, and these discoveries are key to helping the students overcome the dangers threatening their magical home. It premieres this Thursday, March 19th, on a streaming service.

‘Pokémon Horizons’ (2023)

‘Pokémon Horizons’ follows Liko and Roy as they explore the Pokémon world and team up with the Rising Volt Tacklers to discover hidden ancient mysteries. This new series, created by OLM, tells a fresh story with different characters than previous seasons. New episodes will begin airing this Friday, March 20th.

‘Beauty in Black’ (2024)

‘Beauty in Black’ is a new drama series created by Tyler Perry Studios, adding to the streaming service’s collection of diverse shows. The series features modern stories and well-developed characters, all within a dramatic setting. It’s the latest project resulting from a partnership between the streaming service and Tyler Perry Studios, and will be available to viewers this week.

Tell us which of these new releases you are most excited to binge-watch in the comments.

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2026-03-21 05:23