A new series of Bridgerton will be landing on your Netflix account soon
(Picture: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)Netflix loves to spoil us with good content, and March is no different. Coming up this month audiences can look forward to the return of Regency period drama – and global hit – Bridgerton, explore the life of an artist in The Andy Warhol Diaries and indulge in some time-hopping fantasy in Ryan Reynolds’ The Adam Project. And that’s just for starters: scroll below to find our top picks for the coming weeks.
The best original content
Pieces of Her (Season 1) – March 4
Based on the bestselling thriller by Karin Slaughter, Pieces of Her follows the story of Andy, who is caught in a shoot-out in a local diner, and watches her mother dispatch the threat with ease. Who is she really? As Andy begins to unpick the truth, everything she thought she knew about her mother comes into question.
The Andy Warhol Diaries – March 9
Andy Warhol was a truly iconic artist, so it’s only fitting that this series on his life contains snippets from his own posthumously published diaries. From artist to director, publisher and celebrity, the show promises us a glimpse at an entirely new side of Warhol.
With interviews with friends and colleagues, including John Waters and Rob Lowe, and Warhol himself popping up to read passages of his diaries through AI, this promises to be an immersive look at a very private man.
The Adam Project – March 11
Calling all lovers of noughties films! Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner are back, and they’re starring in a time-hopping caper along with film star (and part-time football club owner) Ryan Reynolds. In this show, Reynolds plays a man who travels back in time to meet up with his younger self - with Ruffalo and Garner playing his parents.
If that’s not enough to get you excited, Reynolds has also spoken about the film being heavily influenced by eighties films, including The Goonies and E.T. Yes please.
Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives – March 16
Last month was all about the Tinder Swindler. This month, get ready for a whole new jaw-dropping story as we follow the story of Sarma Melngailis, otherwise known as the queen of vegan cuisine.
Melngailis was the brains behind top vegan restaurant Pure Food and Wine, but she made headlines when she ran away with Shane Fox, the man who would go onto con her out of her fortune – by promising he would make her and her pitbull immortal. Get set for a wild ride.
Top Boy (Season 2) – March 18
The wait is almost over. After years stuck in the doldrums, fans of the cult hit Top Boy will get to see their favourite show – which was co-produced by Canadian rapper Drake – on the small screen once more. Tune back in to follow the stories of Ashley and Kane Robinson as the drug dealers of the Summerhouse Estate, accompanied by a host of friends and enemies.
Bridgerton – March 25
Who doesn’t love a bit of period drama? That’s right, the corset-popping, bonkbusting crowd-pleaser Bridgerton is back and the second season looks to be just as steamy as the first. While last series focused on Daphne Bridgerton’s debut into society and eventual marriage, this season the spotlight is on elder brother Lord Anthony Bridgerton and his quest to find a wife. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t go to plan.
The best films
Shrek and Shrek 2 – March 1
Shrek has been a mainstay on our screens since the first film premiered all the way back in 2001, and now there’s no reason not to binge the first two films on the small screen. Catch up with everybody’s favourite ogre and watch his transformation from unlikeable grump to loveable grump.
The Shawshank Redemption – March 1
An icon of cinema for all the right reasons. Based on the novel by Stephen King, the Shawshank Redemption follows the story of banker Andy Dufresne, who is imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit and must learn to navigate life inside the formidable Shawshank prison. You’ll be in tears by the end.
Spider-Man 2 - March 1
Swing back into action with arguably the best of the original Spider-Man movies. Follow Peter Parker as he continues to balance his secret identity with living a normal life - until the arrival of Dr Otto Octavius, better known as Doc Ock.
Blade Runner 2049 – March 26
The future is dystopian, and it’s full of robots. Thirty years after the events of the iconic first film, Blade Runner K discovers a long-hidden secret that leads him straight to Rick Deckard, who’s been mysterious missing for 30 years. Expect a lot of neon, noir and good old-fashioned detective work.
Boiling Point - March 26
Ever wanted to know what it would be like to work in a busy kitchen? Forget Masterchef: this is the real deal. Follow a head chef as he manages his team on the busiest day of the year. Expect plenty of stress, and some shouting thrown in.
The best shows
Rick and Morty (Season 5) - March 6
Everyone’s favourite (mega)dysfunctional family is back! Follow the adventures of Rick, his grandson Morty and the whole extended family as they travel around time, space and several parallel universes.
Good Girls (Seasons 1-4) – March 7
Who doesn’t love a crime caper? All four seasons of Good Girls has just dropped on Netflix, and it’s well worth a watch. Tune in for some hair-raising hijinks from three suburban mothers, who orchestrate a grocery store heist in order to win themselves some financial independence.
Taboo (Season 1) – March 11
Do you like your period dramas decidedly weird? Look no further than Taboo. Lovingly created by Tom Hardy and father Ed, it stars the younger Hardy as an adventurer coming home to avenge his father after his mysterious death.
Call the Midwife (Season 10) – March 21
The latest season of the beloved London-based maternity drama is back. Produced by the BBC, it’s the epitome of cosy teatime viewing. Jump back into the lives of the midwives of Nonnatus House as they get involved in the lives – and especially the health issues – of people living in London in the 50s and 60s.
