This is a quiet week on TV, especially compared to the hustle and bustle at the movies Dune: part two or the constant passion surrounding it Hell divers 2 (shoutout to those servers).
But that does not mean No Television happens. Take it from me, a humble TV editor: there’s basically television all the time. This week the shows are coming to a close, getting bigger and even making their big debut – just ask the genderqueer comics of the Gender agenda make their special Netflix debut. And if you are still If you’re looking for something different to watch, feel free to check out our list of the best TV shows of the year (so far).
Here are this week’s biggest TV premieres and finales:
New shows on Netflix
Hannah Gadsby’s gender agenda
Genre: Comedy special
Date of publication: March 5th
Showrunner/creator: Hanna Gadsby
Form: Ashley Ward, Jes Tom, Chloe Petts and more
You know Hannah Gadsby from comedy specials like Douglas and, even more famous, Nanette. Now Gadsby is hosting a comedy special (filmed at London’s Alexandra Palace) featuring genderqueer comics from around the world for a showcase under the Gadsby umbrella.
The gentlemen
Genre: Crime drama
Date of publication: March 7th
Showrunner/creator: Guy Ritchie
Form: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings and more
Eddie (Theo James) is a British aristocrat who has just inherited a substantial family estate from his father. Only he soon discovers that the estate has become part of Mickey Pearson’s pot growing empire, and unfortunately the owners have no intention of going anywhere.
Blown away season 4
Genre: Reality competition
Date of publication: 8 March
Host: Nick Uhas
Form: A group of talented glass blowing artists
There’s a reality show for everything these days! And who wouldn’t want to see the magic of glass blowing? Like all good reality shows, it offers us the intricacies of a new subculture, and by episode 4 you’ll be expert enough to judge.
New shows on Hulu
Extraordinary season 2
Genre: Growing up super powerful
Date of publication: March 6, with all episodes
Showrunner/creator: Emma Moran
Form: Máiréad Tyers, Luke Rollason, Bilal Hasna and more
Season 2 of Exceptional Picks up where season 1 left off: Jen (Máiréad Tyers) discovers that the process of finding her power isn’t as easy as she’d hoped. Unfortunately, nothing else goes perfectly, such as the unexpected revelation that Jizzlord (Luke Rollason) receives about his previous life.
Death and other details season 1 finale
Photo: James Dittiger/Hulu
Genre: Murder mystery
Date of publication: March 5th
Showrunner/creator: Mike Weiss and Heidi Cole McAdams
Form: Mandy Patinkin, Violett Beane and more
Ten episodes later and we’re finally getting to the bottom of it weeding unit – by or of the murders that started this show all those weeks ago. More importantly, will Rufus Cotesworth (Mandy Patinkin) get his mojo back?
New shows on Peacock
Season 2 finale of The Traitors
Photo: Euan Kers/Pauw
Genre: Reality show mafia game
Date of publication: March 7 at 6pm PST/9pm EST
Host: Alan Cumming
Form: A traitor and a few believers
It all comes down to this: the last day in the Scottish castle, the last chance to earn some money for the prize pool, and the last chance to chase the last traitor from their ranks. Will the faithful pull it out?