Five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week
Not in a million years did y’all think that there’d come a day when you’d thank the universe for Mondays. Then again, Netflix never fails to pull rabbits out of its hat, and in a way, it has made everyone embrace the brighter side of the day.
But speaking of surprises, unlike months, when the streaming powerhouse tends to slow down with its arrival arc by the end, March continues to be a page-turner. As a result, although only a few days are left until next month, Netflix is clearly making each day count.
From highly anticipated detective mysteries to hard-hitting documentaries that stay with you long after the credits roll, Netflix has curated a one-of-a-kind slate waiting for fans this week.
So, for those itching to know what’s about to keep them glued to the streaming screen weeklong, here are the five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week.
Five Netflix releases to watch out for this week
Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (Øystein Karlsen, 2026)
Netflix plans to kick things off on a high note this week with the long-awaited serial killer mystery, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, releasing on March 26th. Created by Nesbø, one of the most prolific storytellers in crime fiction, the upcoming adaptation features the famous anti-hero Harry Hole, a genius but tortured homicide detective who struggles to grapple with his own inner demons. Primarily, the whodunit is a character-driven drama that follows two police officers working on opposite sides of the law.
The first season of Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole sees Harry constantly locking horns with his longtime rival, the corrupt Detective Tom Waaler, as the two navigate the cobwebs of the questionable criminal justice system. With not one but two tasks at hand, only time will reveal whether Harry succeeds in capturing the serial killer on the loose before it’s too late, while also bringing Tom to justice and unmasking his real face.
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (Haley Z Boston, 2026)
Also releasing on March 26th is a gripping new mystery-horror series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, from creator Haley Z Boston, executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers. So, if you were planning to call it a day with Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, here’s another reason to keep you seated. The forthcoming Netflix series unfolds over a week, following Rachel and Nicky in the days leading up to their anticipated wedding.
But just in time to exchange their vows, Rachel and Nicky are unexpectedly burdened with questions about commitment. And as if that’s not enough, to make things more chaotic, they have to confront a horror twist they don’t yet see coming. While Boston did a good job at keeping things under wraps, in a conversation with Tudum, she revealed that the tone lies somewhere between Carrie and Rosemary’s Baby, laced with humour, paranoia, absurdity, and suspense.
The Red Line (Sitisiri Mongkolsiri, 2026)
Next in line is a Thai Netflix Original thriller, The Red Line, also scheduled for release on March 26th. Starring Nittha Jirayungyurn, Esther Supreeleela, and Chutima Maholaku, the upcoming film follows a group of women – a former marketer, a physical therapist, and an online seller – who, after having been scammed by a call centre, team up to get back on their feet. Although they initially turn to the police for help, when that doesn’t work out, they become each other’s support system and dig deeper into the case.
But they don’t stop at that. The Red Line tells the story of these women as they take justice into their own hands in hopes of reclaiming their own lives. Assisted by a highly skilled hacker, the trio infiltrate the system they were once victims of, and their findings ultimately point them towards the trail of a ruthless syndicate leader. While there’s no doubt they are determined to go far, it remains to be seen whether their determination actually takes them that far.
BTS: THE RETURN (Bao Nyugen, 2026)
For the first time in nearly four years, BTS made their highly anticipated comeback to the stage, which was recently streamed live globally on Netflix. And to continue the spirit of K-pop frenzy, this week, on March 27th, Netflix is releasing an equally exciting documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, taking viewers behind the scenes to reveal a journey made of blood, sweat, and tears.
BTS: THE RETURN primarily serves as a companion to the live performance, capturing the long-awaited return of BTS, alongside the making of their fifth studio album, ‘ARIRANG.’ Directed by director Bao Nguyen, the documentary offers intimate access into the group as they return to embark on an unprecedented journey together, musically and otherwise.
The Predator of Seville (Alejandro Olvera, 2026)
Lastly, to end the weeklong marathon, Netflix has an intense new true-crime documentary, The Predator of Seville, also releasing on March 27th. The docu-series begins with the story of Gabrielle Vega, a 19-year-old who travelled to Spain from the US to hone her Spanish skills before starting university. Everything was going well for her until she booked a trip with Discover Excursions, which specialises in curating budget-friendly trips for international students.
During the weekend getaway, the guide tasked with accompanying her invited her for drinks and later sexually assaulted her. When Vega decided to go public with her story on a television program years later, her only intention was to let go of her guilt of hiding it for so long. But The Predator of Seville reveals how her story soon followed with several others, voicing accounts of abuse at the hands of the same man, Manu White, the man who presents himself as “the Prince of Seville.”