The Pitt to Bait: Seven Unmissable Streaming Shows This Week
British viewers are in for a treat this week with a stellar lineup of streaming content. From gripping medical dramas to dark comedies, here are the seven best shows to add to your watchlist.
The Pitt: A Medical Thriller Hits Screens
The long-awaited US medical drama The Pitt has finally arrived on HBO Max for British audiences, with season one available to binge from Thursday 26 March. Starring Noah Wyle as the laconic Dr Michael Robinavitch, the show blends the real-time intensity of ER with the relentless pace of 24. In the premiere, Dr Robinavitch and his team tackle cases ranging from an elderly man denied a peaceful death to a child who ingested cannabis gummies. While longer arcs, such as lingering Covid trauma, simmer in the background, the moment-by-moment action is instantly gripping and never lets up. The show's energy makes it an irresistible watch, living up to its feverish hype.
Bait: Riz Ahmed's Darkly Comic Farce
In Bait, streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday 25 March, Riz Ahmed stars as Shah Latif, a struggling actor who blows an audition to become the next James Bond. When he is mistaken for Dev Patel on the street, the incident goes viral, offering him a second chance. This darkly comic series explores themes of family loyalty, culture war hysteria, and British Muslim identity. Though not every point lands perfectly, it ambitiously examines the internalised effects of racism. The cast includes Guz Khan and Patrick Stewart, who voices an imaginary podcast host haunting Shah's mind.
BTS: The Comeback Live – K-Pop Returns
After a hiatus since 2022 for solo projects and military service, the gigantic Korean boyband BTS is back with a live performance broadcast from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The event, available on Netflix, will feature the launch of their hotly anticipated new album Arirang, named after a famous Korean folk song, along with classic hits. A behind-the-scenes documentary airs on Friday, offering fans an intimate look at their return.
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special
Celebrating two decades since its debut, the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special streams on Disney+ from Tuesday 24 March. The show, which starred Miley Cyrus as a teen living a double life as a pop singer, defined an era for many viewers. This special does not continue the narrative but instead recreates the original set, features unseen clips, and includes an interview with Cyrus conducted by podcaster Alex Cooper, all before a live studio audience.
Heartbreak High: Final Series Drama
The third and final series of Heartbreak High arrives on Netflix from Wednesday 25 March. Set on Muck Up day at Hartley High, where pranks blur into criminality, the teen comedy drama follows students facing big, agonising decisions as they near graduation. Known for its unapologetic approach to gender and sexuality issues, the series promises a satisfying extended climax.
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen: Gothic Horror
Executive produced by the Duffer brothers, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is an eight-part horror series on Netflix from Thursday 26 March. It reimagines Meet the Parents as a gothic nightmare, following Nicky (Adam DiMarco) and Rachel (Camila Morrone) as they meet Nicky's family in a creepy cabin in the woods. Rachel finds herself disoriented in an odd, claustrophobic house where nothing is as it seems, leading Nicky to question everything.
For All Mankind: Sci-Fi Counterfactual Continues
The fifth season of For All Mankind streams on Apple TV from Friday 27 March. This counterfactual sci-fi series imagines a world where the space race never ended. With the Happy Valley colony on Mars now thriving, conflict arises as Earth leaders threaten to withhold support unless loyalty is established. This poses an existential question for long-term Mars dwellers about where they truly belong, making for a smart and compelling watch.
