In the month of March, Netflix continues to redefine your viewing experience by releasing a diverse catalogue of new titles to keep you wholly entertained. Whether you’re a fan of laugh-out-loud comedies, swoon-worthy romances or action-packed dramas, the streaming service has something special in store for everyone in the upcoming month.
Next month’s highlights include Chicken Nugget, a comedy drama starring Kim Yoo Jung that follows a father’s quest to restore his daughter back to her human form after a mysterious machine transforms her into a chicken nugget. The long-awaited South Korean reality competition, Physical 100 has returned with a second season where 100 new contestants are subjected to a series of rigorous physical trials before emerging as the winner with the ultimate physique. South Korean heartthrobs Song Joong Ki and Kim Soo Hyun have made a comeback and are set to grace the screens in their upcoming film and drama, My Name is Low Kiwan and Queen of Tears respectively. Not forgetting 3 Body Problem based on Liu Ci Xin’s critically-acclaimed novel, this upcoming sci-fi series will take you on an enthralling adventure traversing continents and timelines.
Below, we’ve narrowed down a couple of Netflix titles that you should keep an eye out for in March this year.
IRISH WISH
Two years since the premiere of Falling for Christmas, a holiday romcom that became a certified hit on Netflix, Lindsay Lohan is back with a new romantic comedy sprinkled with elements of magical realism. Irish Wish follows Maddie, a book editor who is hopelessly in love with the writer she’s been ghostwriting for. In a twisted turn of events, the love of her life gets engaged to her best friend. Just days before the wedding, Maddie makes a spontaneous wish for true love, transforming her from the bridesmaid to the bride-to-be. As her dream materialises, Maddie soon discovers that her true love is someone entirely different. Irish Wish evokes the nostalgic charm of early 2000s romantic comedies, akin to films like Freaky Friday and 16 Wishes.
Catch it on Netflix on 16 March 2024.
DAMSEL
As you await the highly anticipated release of Stranger Things Season 5, consider tuning in to Damsel in the interim. Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown, is an upcoming dark fantasy film directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. The film subverts the traditional fairytale narrative, transforming the damsel into her own knight in shining armour while the prince charming takes on the role of the wicked villain. As it turns out, the damsel’s happily ever after takes a dark turn after her prince charming sacrifices her to a dragon in order to repay an age-old debt. Trapped in a lair of a formidable dragon, the damsel only has herself to rely on for survival. Fresnadillo remarks that “It’s a thrilling adventure with a really dark twist to put you on the edge of your seat,” promising a captivating experience that will keep audiences captivated from start to finish.
Catch it on Netflix on 8 March 2024.
THE GENTLEMAN
Get ready to be embroiled in the criminal underworld of The Gentleman, a spin-off of Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. The upcoming television series is led by Theo James who plays Eddie Horniman, the estranged son of an aristocrat who has inherited his father’s estate…only to discover that the land is a thriving weed empire. As Britain’s criminal underworld set their sights on a share of the operation, Eddie tries to beat the gangsters at their own game in order to protect his family. Yet, as he becomes increasingly immersed in the realm of criminality, he finds himself having an unexpected affinity for it. Fans of Peaky Blinders, be sure to include this in your watchlist; it’s bound to become one of your favourites.
Catch it on Netflix on 7 March 2024.
MR. MACOLM’S LIST
For those who love Bridgerton, you don’t want to miss out on this regency romantic comedy. Mr. Malcolm’s List is a 2022 historical drama film based on the novel written by Suzanne Allain of the same name. Set in the backdrop of 1800s England, a young woman enlists the help of a friend to plot a revenge plan on a suitor who rejected her for not meeting a requirement on his list of qualifications for a bride. Just like Bridgerton, the film’s cast is dominated by people of colour, offering a novel perspective on the social lives of the elite in the regency era. If Netflix’s adaptation of Persuasion left you underwhelmed, Mr. Malcom’s List might provide a more satisfying viewing experience.
Catch it on Netflix on 31 March 2024.