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March, 2020. What can be said about this month that hasn’t already been said? March, as we all know, was a big month for TV viewing. Lots of people stayed inside, why, all month long, and did nothing but watch TV. All by themselves. And heck, I think they’ll be continuing to do that in April!
Just kidding, y’all, March was a horror show in the world thanks to the global coronavirus pandemic; but one of the scant respites we all found was in television. Thanks to a plethora of amazing new shows, we didn’t only have to rely on our comfort favorites to provide solace (though they were there, too). And with so many amazing new shows on, even with the copious amounts of free time on your hands you might have missed a killer series here and there. That’s where the sexperts (short for “series experts”) of Decider come in.
Here’s how it works: each member of the staff sends in their own list of top shows that have either aired in full, or at least one episode in the month. Those are weighted, votes culled together and ultimately a list constructed/whittled down to the one you see here. That includes the quarantine must-watch Tiger King, comedies like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and nice reality shows like LEGO Masters. And more! So much more.
Check out below for the full list, and if you want to see what we picked for best of January and best of February, guess what? Click those links and find out what what those perverts (“perfect video experts”) picked just a few months ago, back when we were allowed to go outside.
'Roswell, New Mexico'
The CW
Roswell, New Mexico is not just a fun alien sci-fi drama—though, honestly, that would be enough to sell me on any show—it’s a socially responsible fun alien sci-fi drama. These aliens are out here battling racial profiling right alongside weird lightening alien powers. They’re also falling in love with humans of all genders, because why would aliens be defined by outdated human notions of sexuality? That’s right: There is hella bisexual alien pining in this reimagining of the original Roswell TV show. Season 1 is on Netflix, and Season 2 is just getting started, so get with it, people. — Anna Menta
'Project Runway'
Bravo
Project Runway wrapped up a stellar season in fantastic fashion: with a two-part finale that culminated in quite possibly the closest four-way race the show has ever seen. Finalists Sergio Guadarrama, Nancy Volpe-Beringer, Victoria Cocieru, and Geoffrey Mac turned in drastically distinct collections that were bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than anything we imagined. But in the end, the show gave us the winner we wanted all along in Geoffrey Mac, a kind-hearted underdog in chains and a tank top. The final four served show-stopping collections, but Mac’s win proved that nice guys don’t necessarily finish last. — Brett White
'Devs'
FX on Hulu
True to all of Alex Garland’s work, Devs isn’t a TV show; it’s an experience. Ostensibly the series follows a mysterious tech company that may or may not be responsible for a murder. But Devs actually stands as a quiet question, a piece of art that dissects what choice and free will are and, as a result, how we can define humanity by these nebulous concepts. Haunting, and containing one of Nick Offerman’s greatest performances to date, Devs is exactly as deep or as shallow as you want it to be. It’s that choice that makes it brilliant. — Kayla Cobb
'Summer House'
Bravo
There are few things I am more invested in right now than Luke and Hannah’s flirtation on Summer House, and even though ultimately it appears their relationship was nothing more than a pair of blue balls for us all, it sure was thrilling to watch the way she moved right along from him by shutting him down in the middle of a vineyard. There’s been as much silly drama as there’s been rosé in the house, and with a half of a season/summer still left to go, you know this group won’t be slowing down any time soon. — Lea Palmieri
'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
HBO
Larry David has always been an ornery and argumentative S.O.B., but with Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 10’s “spite store” arc, his pettiness reached its zenith. Larry channeled his minor irritation with long-time Curb fixture Mocha Joe —his scones were too soft, and “scones are supposed to be hard”—and turned it into a hilarious, season-long war. The show’s unrivaled observational humor found inspiration in a typically wide-range of random topics: sex dolls, MAGA hats, Vince Vaughn, carnival barkers, German shepherds, “side sitting,” destination weddings, handicap parking spots, and even Harvey Weinstein. Long live Larry! — Mark Graham
'LEGO Masters'
FOX
Lego Masters kept its feel-good vibes alive in March with a string of jaw-dropping episodes that built on the show’s rock solid foundation. We saw a colossal crash (this time unintentional) in the city block building episode, and then we learned that LEGO can carry as much weight as an elevator in the pulse-pounding bridge-building episode. As if those thrills weren’t enough, we even got a pair of episodes about the larger-than-life minifigs that populate myths, legends, and imaginations. All that and guest appearances from Nicole Byer and Terry Crews? Lego Masters has never been more fun. — Brett White
'Dirty Money'
Netflix
Dirty Money is so good because it delivers a different sort of true crime story — instead of body bags, it’s money bags we’re talking about. The docuseries dives into the biggest corporate scandals of the past decade (Wells Fargo’s fraud) and ones you’re less likely to have heard about (Formosa Plastics’ pollution), and dissects each crime to show how such corruption was allowed to happen in the first place. There’s not always a happy ending, and watching it will make your blood boil, but there’s some satisfaction in seeing regular people unite and fight for justice when they’re wronged. — Greta Bjornson
'Dave'
FXX
Lil Dicky’s show about his life before fame is so cringe-worthy, you won’t be able to look away. On the surface Dave tells a classic underdog story: a Jewish comedy rapper who is often laughed out of the studio tries to prove himself. But it’s the almost beautifully masochistic way that Dave Burd owns himself time and time again that makes Dave so hilarious and surprisingly heartwarming. FXX’s new comedy will scar you with its sex toys and anatomy lessons. But it’ll also make you laugh harder than any new show this season. – Kayla Cobb
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
NBC
The last few episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and specifically the bunch that have aired this month, were comprised of everything this show does so exceptionally well. From the emotional yet funny journey of Jake and Amy trying to get pregnant, to the particularly touching goodbye Captain Holt afforded a frenemy, to Doug Judy’s bachelor party in Miami (that’s a recipe for pure fun right there), these episodes were not only some of the best of the season, but some of the all-time greats for the show. — Lea Palmieri
'Better Call Saul'
AMC
As far as Better Call Saul is concerned, March was all about Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn). While the AMC drama continues to advance Jimmy’s transition into Saul Goodman and the cartel’s turf war, it was Kim’s own backslide into amorality that stole the show this month. What started as a simple case of job frustration quickly morphed into something much more sinister as Kim and Jimmy teamed up (and then squared off) to prevent a man from losing his home. For the first time, viewers finally learned a little about Kim’s backstory, yet we’re still being kept in the dark about her endgame. Only Better Call Saul could make this mystery so compelling. — Claire Spellberg
'The Plot Against America'
HBO
The Plot Against America is a heart-wrenching look at how easily and quickly evil can spread. The David Simon series imagines a world where Charles Lindbergh ran against FDR in the 1940 Presidential election, and won. While other alt-history stories focus on major historic figures or courageous heroes, The Plot Against America anchors its drama in the day-to-day lives of the Levin family. By doing this, the series is able to make the pain, trauma, and horror of anti-Semitism feel all the more grotesque — and all the more real. An exquisite series, The Plot Against America is a modern masterpiece. — Meghan O’Keefe
'Feel Good'
Netflix
Mae Martin’s outstanding new Netflix series Feel Good is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. The six episode dramedy follows Mae, a Canadian comedian living in London who embarks on a new romance while dealing with the complexities of addiction. Well written, expertly directed, and featuring evocative performances from Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, and Lisa Kudrow, Feel Good deftly explores a variety of fresh topics (gender identity, the complicated relationship between love and addiction) with both humor and heart. If you’re a fan of earnest storytelling that finds creative ways to sprinkle in genuine moments of hilarity, you’ll fall head over heels for this beautiful new Netflix series. — Josh Sorokach
'Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
Netflix
Of course Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness takes the top spot on our list. Best described as a never-ending menagerie of WTF moments, Netflix’s buzzy seven-episode docuseries is the show everyone is talking about. Tiger King follows the heated rivalry between two eccentric big cat enthusiasts: Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. To say that this peculiar Netflix series is a whirlwind of captivating lunacy would be an understatement. The documentary is a certified jaw-dropper filled with an array of twists, turns, mullets, and country music diss tracks. — Josh Sorokach
