Here’s everything you need to know about the world of television for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026:
PRODUCTION NOTES
There is a LOT of random TV and streaming news today, which has pushed out just about everything else. Things should be back to my normal mix tomorrow.
'FRONTLINE' IS DOING WHAT 'FRONTLINE' DOES BEST
The PBS news documentary series Frontline continues to deliver some of the most deeply-sourced and non-partisan coverage of current news that you can find anywhere on television. In response to the current war in Iran, the series is providing updated versions of two of its recent episodes that centered on Iran and the Middle East.
Tonight, PBS premieres an updated presentation of Remaking the Middle East. "From award-winning Frontline filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the deeply reported two-hour documentary traces the road to war with Iran, and the Israeli and U.S. roles. Remaking the Middle East examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, his relations with the U.S. over peace and the regime’s nuclear ambitions. The documentary originally premiered in July 2025, one month after escalating tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into all-out war. This updated version will include timely new interviews, exploring what led to the current war."
And then on Tuesday, March 31st, Frontline will present an updated and expanded version of its December 2025 investigation, Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question. "In partnership with The Washington Post, Evident Media and Bellingcat, the documentary provides an immersive investigation into Iran’s nuclear program in the aftermath of the June 2025 strikes, using rare on-the-ground access inside Iran and in-depth analysis. It examines the impact of U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and the effects of an Israeli bombing campaign against the country’s top nuclear scientists. From the producing team of Adam Desiderio and Sebastian Walker, who is also the correspondent, the updated documentary will feature new reporting and interviews that investigate the threat Iran posed, the latest strikes and the impact."
ODDS AND SODS
* The streaming original film Roommates premieres Friday, April 17th on Netflix. Here is a first video look at the film. Here is a photo gallery of images from the movie. And here is the brief logline: "When a hopeful, naive college freshman, Devon, asks the cool and confident Celeste to be her roommate, a blossoming friendship spirals into a war of passive aggression."
* Chess Mates, the latest episode of the sports documentary series Untold, premieres Tuesday, April 7th on Netflix. Here is the official logline: "Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by Hans Niemann, a rising star who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann’s ascension culminates in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, eventually leading to allegations and revelations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the chess world, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with Carlsen in 2024."
* Jeni Eats takes on the unpleasant task of taste-testing celebrity-branded frozen meals.
* Season four of the incredibly underrated drama From premieres Sunday, April 19th on MGM+. Here is a first video look at the season. And here is the official logline: "In Season Four, the closer the residents of town get to the answers they seek, the more terrifying their search becomes. Who is the Man in Yellow, and what does he want? Will Jade and Tabitha’s revelation be the key to finally going home? How much longer can Boyd hold the town together, even as his body and mind are falling apart? And what role will the town’s most recent arrival play in the events to come? Season Four will open doors that some in town will end up wishing had remained closed."
* Lacy Baugher Milas writes in her newsletter The Shipping Lane that the absence of Simon & Daphne on Bridgerton is getting real weird at this point.
* Season two of Gangs Of Galicia will premiere Friday, April 3rd on Netflix. Here is a first video look at the season. And here is the official logline: "Three years have passed, and Ana and Daniel’s lives have taken a dramatic turn. Although they tried to leave the past behind and move on, they will once again find themselves entangled in the world of drug trafficking—this time on completely opposite sides. While Daniel agrees to set sail one last time to help his father, Ana is forced to return to Cambados and work with the rival clan of the Padíns."
* The theatrical film Is This Thing On? premieres Friday, March 20th on Hulu. Here is the official logline: "the film follows Alex (Will Arnett), who turns to late-night comedy clubs as an unlikely form of therapy while navigating a faltering marriage. To prepare for the role, Arnett spent roughly six weeks writing and performing stand-up material in real clubs nearly every night. Arnett also co-wrote the film with Cooper and Mark Chappell (See How They Run), from a story by Arnett, Chappell, and John Bishop (The John Bishop Show), whose life inspired the character of Alex."
* The Sally Field film Remarkably Bright Creatures premieres Friday, May 8th on Netflix. Here is a photo gallery of images from the film. Here is the official logline: "A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a Giant Pacific Octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they will uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder. Based on the best-selling book."
* The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed by CBS Stations for two more seasons, extending the daytime talk show's run through 2028.
* The series Tropic Like It's Hot premieres Monday, April 6th on HGTV. Here is the official logline: "This new 16-episode series following buyers on the hunt for their dream home in some of the world’s most stunning tropical destinations. With the help of a local real estate expert, sun-chasing duos will tour exotic properties while navigating romance, relocation and high-stakes decisions as they turn up the heat on their next chapter."
* Season two of Philly Homicide premieres Saturday, April 11th on Oxygen.
IS PHARMA ADVERTISING ON TV REACHING A BREAKING POINT?
In the Next In Media newsletter Mike Shield writes about the flood of Pharma advertising on ad-supported streaming. And points to the increase of the scattershot advertising as an indication that targeting specific audiences on streaming is more difficult than industry experts would lead you to believe:
I’m not trying to make light of any of these conditions - nor do I not want people to get the drugs they need. But these are maladies that very few Americans actually have (about three quarters of a million people in the US have Crohn’s disease.
The more that streaming is flooded with these ads - the more they seem to make a mockery of what we all hear are CTV’s strengths: identity, cross device frequency management, uber-precise targeting, TV as a performance vehicle, etc. etc.
Sure, TV companies, I suppose get the pharma cash while the money is good (or until RFK Jr. takes it away)- but you have to wonder what this does for the medium’s development, reputation among brands, and viewers’ attentiveness. If I’m a CMO, I may start to question whether all these CTV leaders and ad tech companies can actually do all they say they can. Especially in a medium already known for having a major frequency problem - at a time when many are wondering whether machines will eventually be better at spending your media budgets than people.
Speaking for myself, I would be thrilled to never have to watch that crooked carrot commercial ever again.
WHAT'S COMING TONIGHT AND TOMORROW
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH:
* Customer Wars Season Premiere (A&E)
* Derrick Stroup: Nostalgic (Netflix)
* Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (HBO)
* One Piece Season Two Premiere (Netflix)
* Road Wars Season Premiere (A&E)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH:
* Age Of Attraction Series Premiere (Netflix)
* Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere (Netflix)
* Scarpetta Series Premiere (Prime Video)
* Sunny Nights Series Premiere (Hulu)
SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!