The "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," a new Netflix series released last Friday, looks to be a hit for the video streaming company.

Ellie Kemper, who played Erin Hannon on "The Office," is the lead character who moves to New York after escaping a doomsday cult. Jane Krakowski of "30 Rock" plays her employer. The show was co-created by Tina Fey, who is best known as a comedian and head writer at "Saturday Night Life."

"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" was originally meant for NBC, reports The Motley Fool, but NBC executives thought the quirky comedy was not a good fit for its audience, which seems to prefer dramas.

The new series is a win for Netflix. The first season has received critical acclaim with a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

There is much more to come in March for Netflix users. The popular video streaming service is adding the following new TV shows and movies to your virtual library this month:

March 6, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," Series.

March 6, "Aziz Ansari: Live At Madison Square Garden," Stand Up Comedy Special. Aziz Ishmael Ansari is an American actor and comedian. He starred as Tom Haverford on the NBC show "Parks and Recreation."

March 6, "My Own Man," Documentary. When director David Sampliner learns he will soon be the father to a baby boy, he is overcome with the need to find his masculinity through warrior weekends and hunting. He soon realizes the need reflects his own fraught relationship with his father. "My Own Man" touches on the sometimes painful truths that are unspoken between fathers and sons.

March 10, "The Returned" (All territories except U.S. and Canada), Series. The supernatural drama has received a 100 percent rating by viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. It debuted March 9 on A&E and has been set for global release through Netflix. Carlton Cuse's 10-episode suspense series will be available weekly for Netflix members to stream within 24 hours of the U.S. broadcast. Netflix will add the series to its North American lineup next year.

March 20, "Bloodline," Series. This drama-thriller is about the Rayburns, the hard-working family of a Florida Keys community. When their son returns home for the 45th anniversary of his parents' hotel, he threatens to expose the family's dark secrets, pushing his siblings to test their family loyalty.

March 27, "Inspector Gadget, Kids." Dr. Claw has reactivated his global crime syndicate, MAD, and Inspector Gadget sets out to stop him. The CGI-animated "Inspector Gadget" will premiere exclusively in the U.S. Other territories will be added after the show's TV broadcast in each country.

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