Right from a stand-up comedy to a murder mystery and an action thriller series, Netflix has announced a diverse slate of content set to drop on the platform in the first half of March. Here’s all you need to know.
Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda
Streaming from: March 5
Comedian Hannah Gadsby spearheads an exceptional worldwide comedy event almost six years following the viral sensation of Nanette. Handpicked by Gadsby herself, the special showcases a roster of the planet’s most uproarious genderqueer comedians. Shot in London in October of last year, the programme highlights seven comedians, each offering unique perspectives on gender, sexuality and the art of comedy.
The Gentlemen
Streaming from: March 7
Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen is a eight-episode action thriller series that serves as a spin-off from his 2019 movie with the same title. Theo James leads the series as Eddie Halstead, who inherits a vast estate from his father only to discover that it’s now a hub for a marijuana-growing operation. Now the British underworld also wants a share of it.
Damsel
Streaming from: March 8
Millie Bobby Brown portrays Elodie, a damsel-in-distress who doesn’t rely on a traditional hero to rescue her in Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s Damsel. Set in a fantastical world where Elodie is slated to wed the kingdom’s prince, the seemingly joyous occasion masks a dark secret: the wedding serves as a facade for a sinister ritual. Elodie becomes ensnared by the royal family’s deception, destined to be sacrificed to settle an ancient debt. Trapped in a cave with a menacing dragon, she discovers she’s not the first victim. Determined to survive and honour the lost souls before her, Elodie fights against seemingly insurmountable odds.
Young Royals: Season 3
Streaming from: March 11
Swedish coming-of-age drama Young Royals is set to return for its third and final season. The conclusion of Season 2 saw Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) openly admitting to his involvement in a leaked sex tape with Simon Eriksson (Omar Rudberg). This revelation not only impacts the royal court but also sends shockwaves through Hillerska School. As the prince and Simon strive to be together, they must grapple with the realisation that pursuing their freedom and love may conflict with the expectations of royal ideals, traditions and responsibilities.
Chicken Nugget
Streaming from: March 15
Helmed by South Korean director Lee Byeong-heon, Chicken Nugget explores the aftermath of an unfortunate incident that transforms a woman into an actual chicken nugget. The inspiration for the series comes from Park Ji-dok’s webtoon of the same name. The cast includes Ryu Seung-ryong as Choi Sun-man, a desperate father determined to reverse his daughter's (Kim You-jung) nugget transformation. Ahn Jae-hong plays Ko Baek-joong, an intern secretly harbouring feelings for Sun-man’s daughter. Additionally, Jung Ho-yeon stars as Hongcha, a prominent Korean culinary columnist in the show.
Murder Mubarak
Streaming from: March 15
A diverse group of intriguing characters emerge as the primary suspects in a murder case in Homi Adajania’s Murder Mubarak, adapted from Anuja Chauhan's novel Club You To Death. The murder mystery features Pankaj Tripathi in the role of a detective, Sara Ali Khan as a socialite from South Delhi and Vijay Varma as a lover from Chandni Chowk. Sanjay Kapoor portrays a character with royal lineage, while Dimple Kapadia plays an eccentric artist. The dynamic cast also includes Suhail Nayyar, Tisca Chopra, and marks the return of Karisma Kapoor to OTT after Mentalhood (2000).
