Top 5 Netflix Shows to Watch in March 2025

Adolescence ranks number one on Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. Today. Image Credit via Netflix

Netflix continues to expand its reach with a diverse array of shows that resonate with viewers worldwide. As of March 2025, here are the top 5 ranked shows on Netflix:

1. Adolescence (United Kingdom)

Adolescence is a British crime television mini-series created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini. The show features a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller, played by first-time actor Owen Cooper. The plot centers around the arrest of Jamie on suspicion of the murder of a classmate, Katie Leonard. During the questioning and investigation, it was revealed that Jamie had been chronically bullied via social media, with Katie being one of the bullies. Each of its four episodes was shot in one continuous take, providing an immersive experience for viewers. The mini-series became the center of discussion on youth culture and online radicalization, garnering global viewership rapidly.

2. The Residence (United States)

The Residence is an American mystery drama television series by Paul William Davies. The series revolves around a fictional murder scandal in the White House as eccentric detective Cordelia Cupp, played by Uzo Aduba, arrives on the premises to solve the mystery. The high-stakes murder mystery involves over 150 potential suspects, including the staff of the White House. The series is inspired by the book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, written by Kate Anderson Brower.

3. Million Dollar Secret (United States)

This thrilling competition series challenges an undercover millionaire to hide in plain sight and evade elimination to keep the money and win the game. The participants must navigate deception and strategy to win a million-dollar prize. With a total of 12 players, one being the secret millionaire and the other 11 engaging in a countrywide pursuit for the prize, the competition is a cross between popular competition shows like The Mole and The Traitors.

4. Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure (United States)

Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure is a gripping documentary that delves into the mysterious treasure hunt sparked by wealthy art dealer Forest Fenn, who hid a chest of gold in the mountains of the American West. The show follows a group of passionate searchers who risk everything in pursuit of the prize. With real-life treasure hunters and a mix of adventure, intrigue, and suspense, the documentary reveals the lengths people will go to for a shot at fortune.

5. Harlan Coben’s Caught (Argentina)

Harlan Coben’s Caught is a thrilling mystery show based on the bestselling novel by Harlan Coben. The project was announced by Netflix in March 2023 with the Spanish-language title Atrapados. The show revolves around a journalist, Ema Garay, played by actress Soledad Villamil, who specializes in exposing criminals who have previously evaded justice. However, she soon confronts a web of conspiracies when her primary suspect becomes the town’s trusted community member, Leo Mercer, played by Alberto Ammann. With its fast-paced plot and unexpected twists, Caught leaves viewers on the edge of their seats.

Special Mention: When Life Gives You Tangerines (South Korea)

Netflix’s Korean Drama When Life Gives You Tangerines has captured the hearts of audience members all around the world, topping the platform’s global non-English TV chart. It ranked No. 1 on Netflix’s global Top 10 for non-English series from its release on March 7 to March 27, 2025, before the airing of its fourth episode. Set in Jeju Island from the 1960s and onwards, the series tells the story of three generations of women, with a focus on the life of Oh Ae-sun, played by singer IU. With its rom-com genre, the show explores themes of mother-daughter relationships, parental sacrifices, and the emotional growth of children who come to understand their parents.