March brings epic storytelling, lavish drama and unforgettable performances – all on PBS Passport. Learn more and become a member at pbswisconsin.org/passport, then watch these unforgettable picks on your schedule.

Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

Binge all six seasons beginning March 1

Full of passion, intrigue, sorrow and joy, Downton Abbey was a runaway hit when it debuted on PBS in 2011 and is widely credited with reigniting America’s love for British drama. Spanning the tumultuous years from 1912 to 1925, the series follows the aristocratic Crawley family as they deal with an ever-changing world.

The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece

Binge the new series beginning March 1

Edmond Dantes (Sam Claflin), a sailor falsely accused of treason, is imprisoned in the Château d’If off Marseille. After escaping, and adopting the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo, he plans revenge against those who wrongly accused him. Also featuring Jeremy Irons, this sweeping adaptation brings to life the literary classic written by Alexandre Dumas.

Paradise

Binge season 10 beginning March 6

Paradise is a profound drama portraying tightknit relationships between workers at a store amidst the societal expectations of the 1950s. In Italian with English subtitles.

Helsinki Crimes

Binge season 2 beginning March 13

Life in Kirkkonummi should be peaceful, but is anything but. Work with the Helsinki Murder Squad means the worst of human behavior isn’t just glimpsed, it’s familiar. Based on the novels by Matti-Yrjana Joensuu. From Walter Presents, in Finnish with English subtitles.

The Forsytes on Masterpiece

Binge the new series beginning March 22

Desire, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of this sumptuous costume drama. The Forsytes chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian era stockbroking family, whose generations find themselves torn between tradition and self-sacrifice, personal happiness and the pursuit of love.