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Netflix English Originals Coming in March 2024
After a flurry of shows scheduled in February, Netflix isn’t slowing things down in March. The month is lined up with several original series and movies that are sure to get anyone excited. From the Spaceman to 3 Body Problem, the releases will simply get more exciting each day. With that said, here’s a list of the highly anticipated originals coming to Netflix next month.
English Language Netflix Originals Scheduled for March
Spaceman
Spaceman tells the story of Jakub Prochazka who is slated to be the first astronaut from his country. But when he is sent to the edge of space to collect ancient stardust, Jakub gradually finds out that he’s not the only one in his one-manned mission.
Spaceman is based on the novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar. The movie is directed by Johan Renck with Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, and Kunal Nayyar in lead roles.
Spaceman premiers on 1st March.
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The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie is back with a series adaptation of his 2019 film The Gentlemen. The series continues with Mickey Pearson and his marijuana empire. It introduces Eddie Halstead who inherits a large estate from his father. Unbeknownst to Eddie, the estate houses Mickey’s entire weed production. Does he have what it takes to control the large-scale operation? Viewers will find out.
The series stars Theo James, kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, and Giancarlo Esposito in lead roles. The story is developed by Guy Ritchie and Matthew Read with a host of directors expected to be on board.
The Gentlemen premiers on 7th March.
Pokemon Horizons: The Series
Pokemon is back with its 26th Season titled Pokemon Horizons: The Series. This is the first series of the franchise without Ash Ketchum and Pikachu. Instead, Pokemon Horizons will tell the story of Liko and Roy with their Pokemon Sprigatito and Fuecoco.
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The new series is directed by Saori Den with the script from Dai Sato. Pokemon Horizons premiered last year on TV Tokyo with Netflix picking up the global rights.
The series premiers on 7th March.
Damsel
Our favorite Eleven from Stranger Things is back with a new movie of her own called Damsel. The Millie Bobbie Brown starrer Damsel tells the story of Elodie, a promised bride to a prince. What she anticipates to be a happily ever after soon turns into a nightmare as she realizes it was all a ruse to make her an offering for the dragon. Elodie must escape the dragon’s lair to save her life and the fate of her people.
The fantasy movie is written by Dan Mazeau with direction from Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. It stars Millie Bobbie Brown, Angela Basset, Robin Wright, and Shohreh Aghdashloo in lead roles.
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Damsel premiers on 8th March.
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
The atomic bomb, subsequent nuclear development, and the following Cold War posed a turbulent time throughout the '60s to the '80s. Turning Point tells the personal stories of people involved in the Cold War through extensive interviews presented in a neatly directed docuseries.
Director Brian Knappenberger conducted over 100 interviews in 7 different countries to piece together a definitive extension of the Cold War, and how it still affects modern-day politics.
Turning point premiers on 12th March.
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“Icchedana”: A drama series on girls triumphing over gender stereotypes, social restrictions
“Icchedana”, a drama series about a group of Bangladeshi adolescent girls who triumph over gender stereotypes and society’s restrictions, marks its highly-anticipated return to the small screen.
Season 3 of the show continues the story of Tanzila, her all-girl football team and their community as they strive to make their own way, to avoid child marriage and to realize their ambitions.
“Icchedana” is jointly created by UNICEF and the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs.
“Girls and women in Bangladesh have so much to contribute to society, yet they are being held back by discrimination and harmful practices. Icchedana highlights positive practices and encourages adolescent girls to thrive and fully participate in life. It is crucial to end child marriage and ensure that gender equality becomes a reality,” said Md. Hasanuzzaman Kallol, Secretary to the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs.
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In “Icchedana”, adolescent girls from the fictional village of Haathmathali overcome the pressure of early marriage, confront sexual harassment, and find ways to manage their menstrual hygiene.
Season 3 features storylines about mental health, bullying and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents.
The series highlights the need to invest in girls’ education, and the importance of encouraging young people to speak out on policies that affect them.
“Too many girls and women in Bangladesh suffer from discrimination, abuse and violence because of harmful social norms and practices. But change is possible. Icchedana is a celebration of what girls can achieve, and a call to each of us to join the fight for gender equality,” said Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh.
Married girls are over four times more likely to be out of school than unmarried girls, to the detriment of their health, well-being, education and career prospects.
Child brides are more vulnerable to domestic violence, and their children less likely to thrive.
Tanzila shows that change is possible, and that girls can overcome adversity to win respect and equal treatment, especially if we are united and support and encourage each other,” said actress Priyam Archi, who plays the lead character Tanzila.
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“There should be no difference in the way girls and boys are treated, or the opportunities we are given. Icchedana shows that girls’ empowerment is also good for boys – we become allies who help each other rather than rivals,” said Arosh Khan, who plays the role of Charger.
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