Streaming on HBO Max in March – quick links
Crackhead – release date TBC
Series. Coming to HBO Max in March, Crackhead is a original dark comedy from New Zealand that mixes sharp humour with the serious realities of mental health and addiction. Created by and starring Holly Shervey (as seen in Apple TV’s The Tank and Amazon Prime’s American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story), the series follows Frankie Barker, a troubled addict who accidentally burns down her sister’s house and finds herself navigating life at a glamorous rehab clinic.
In the Same Breath – 1 March
Documentary film (2021). In this HBO Original documentary, director Nanfu Wang investigates the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, examining how both Chinese and US leadership used misinformation and propaganda to manage the narrative. The 95-minute film chronicles the pandemic’s spread from Wuhan to the US.
Obama: In Pursuit Of A More Perfect Union – 1 March
Docuseries (2021). An HBO Original, this three-part series directed by Peter Kunhardt chronicles the personal and political journey of the 44th President of the United States of America. It explores his life from his childhood to the White House, with a strong focus on his racial identity and the complexities of his presidency.
NYC Epicenters 9/11 –> 2021½ – 1 March
Docuseries (2021). This documentary mini-series chronicles life, loss and survival in New York City across two decades, from the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump – 1 March
Docuseries (2021). This six-episode documentary miniseries follows news station KPVM-LD in Pahrump, Nevada, and centres on news anchor Deanna O’Donnell as they take on the challenge of expanding into the Las Vegas market for greater exposure.
DTF St. Louis – 2 March
Series. An HBO Original, this darkly comic new limited series explores a volatile love triangle between three adults trapped in the quiet desperation of middle age. As longing, regret and impulsive desire collide, what begins as an attempt to feel alive again spirals into obsession and betrayal – ultimately culminating in a shocking death that exposes the dangerous cost of chasing second chances.
DTF St. Louis stars Jason Bateman, David Harbour and Linda Cardellini. Episodes drop weekly, same day as the US.
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Seasons 1-5 – 4 March
Series. This surreal sketch comedy series from Adult Swim plunges viewers into a deliberately offbeat ‘nightmare version’ of television. Created by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, the fast-paced show blends bizarre short films, warped public-access-style musical performances and absurd fake commercials into a chaotic comedy experience, featuring memorable appearances from guest stars including Bob Odenkirk, John C Reilly and Weird Al Yankovic.
The Bus Driver: Britain’s Cocaine King – 7 March
Docuseries (2025). This two-part documentary series reveals the true story of Jesus Ruiz Henao, a Colombian refugee who hid in plain sight as a London bus driver while operating a billion-pound cocaine trafficking empire during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Naked and Afraid Season 19 – 8 March
Series. In this reality series from the Discovery Channel, each episode chronicles the lives of two survivalists (one woman, one man) who meet for the first time and are given the task of surviving a stay in the wilderness – completely naked.
Described as the ‘most raw and adrenaline-charged’ season yet, Naked and Afraid Season 19 features a 14-day no-tool, no-items challenge. Legendary survivalist Matt Wright returns to guide participants through the Florida Everglades in the premiere.
Rooster – 9 March
Series. Set on a college campus, Rooster is a sharp character-driven comedy starring Steve Carell as a celebrated author navigating the messy realities of academia, family and reinvention.
At the centre is his complicated and often hilarious relationship with his daughter, whose presence on campus forces both of them to confront long-standing tensions, shifting ambitions and the challenge of redefining who they are to each other. Episodes drop weekly, same day as the US.
About Face – 9 March
Docuseries (2025). About Face is a medical series focusing on elite Los Angeles-based plastic surgeons performing complex, life-altering reconstructive surgeries on patients with severe facial deformities, trauma and rare conditions.
Filthy Fortunes Season 2 – 16 March
Series. This Discovery Channel series follows Matt Paxton and his team as they tackle massive hoards to uncover hidden treasures, aiming for over $1 million in sales. Season 2 features high-stakes clean-outs of packed homes, finding valuables like classic cars, vintage toys and rare memorabilia.
Expedition X, Season 10 – 17 March
Series. The latest season of Expedition X follows hosts Josh Gates, Heather Amaro and Phil Torres on high-stakes investigations into the world’s most terrifying, paranormal and unexplained locations. Season 10 begins with a two-part investigation into Ireland’s own haunted ‘Alcatraz’, Spike Island, followed by explorations of the real Conjuring house, Norwegian UFO hotspots and American legends.
Robot Chicken Seasons 1-11 – 18 March
Series. You can now Binge on every episode ever made of Robot Chicken – the rapid-fire sketch comedy that flips through pop culture at breakneck speed, delivering irreverent, laugh-out-loud parodies of everything from movies and TV to toys and celebrities.
Created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the series uses old-school stop-motion animation to bring action figures and collectables to life in wildly twisted, three-dimensional worlds, with an all-star voice cast fuelling its anarchic humour.
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires – 19 March
Film (2025). This new animated feature from the DC empire is a bold reimagining of the Batman legend set in the Aztec empire. The story follows a young Aztec boy who escapes to Tenochtitlan after his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors. There, he trains in the temple of the bat god Tzinacan, and develops weaponry to avenge his father’s death. Along the way, he encounters familiar figures like Jaguar Woman and the conquistador Hernán Cortés.
The Rocky Mountain Mortician Murder – 21 March
Docuseries (2025). The Rocky Mountain Mortician Murder examines the 2012 death of Byron Griffy, a beloved 76-year-old Colorado funeral director, who was found shot in his home. The case exposed a web of secrets, including stolen coins and a secret, tumultuous relationship between suspected fellow morticians, shaking a small Colorado town.
The Secrets We Bury – 22 March
Documentary (2025). The Secrets We Bury focuses on Michael Carroll’s decades-long quest to solve the 1961 disappearance of his father George, which led to the discovery of human remains under his childhood home in Long Island. Directed by Patricia E Gillespie, the film explores themes of intergenerational trauma and familial secrets.
The Comeback Season 3 – 23 March
Series. Two decades after it first debuted in 2005 – and 10 years after its second chapter – The Comeback is returning for a third and final season.
Created by Michael Patrick King (And Just Like That…) and Lisa Kudrow, the cult comedy once again revisits the hilariously resilient Valerie Cherish (Kudrow) as she navigates the ever-shifting landscape of Hollywood fame. Episodes drop weekly, same day as the US.
People Magazine Investigates Season 9 – 24 March
Series. This true-crime series returns for its most shocking season yet with 12 new episodes, including investigations into the 1972 murder of Jody Loomis, the 2017 murder of celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, and other chilling cases.
