Netflix is in a league of its own when it comes to streaming platforms. Often considered the pioneer of streaming services, Netflix strongly holds the title of the most subscribed platform across the world. While there has been a drop in viewership recently, Netflix is determined to bring quality content across genres for its viewers. On that note, here’s a list of 10 of the best original TV shows and movies coming to Netflix in March 2023.
MH370: The Plane That Disappeared – 8th March
The first on our list is a docuseries based on the infamous disappearance of the Malaysian flight MH370 back in 2014. The British docuseries is produced by Harry Hewland and directed by Louise Malkinson for Raw TV. Netflix acquired the global distribution rights for the series.
The docu-series will take an extensive dive into the disappearance of all the passengers onboard, subsequent global search operations, and possible reasons for the disappearance.
Faraway – 8th March
The next on our list is a German rom-com movie titled Faraway. The film has been directed by Vanessa Jopp and written by Jane Ainscough and Alex Kendall. It stars Naomi Krauss in the lead role.
The movie revolves around Zeynip (Naomi) as she struggles to find the meaning of life in an unhappy marriage and overworked life. One day she finds out that her mother has left her a small cottage in Croatia as her last will. Tired from life Zeynip decides to escape everything and move to find out more about the will. What follows and who she meets there forms the basic story of the movie.
Luther: The Fallen Sun – 10th March
One of the most anticipated crime thrillers for this year is the Idris Elba starrer Luther: The Fallen Sun. It’s a continuation of the famous TV series of the same name. Idris Elba reprises his role as John Luther, a brilliant yet disgraced and jailed detective. As the cyber psychopath terrorizes London, Luther decides to take the matter into his own hands.
The movie adaptation of the series has been done by Neil Cross who is also the writer of the original TV series with direction from Jamie Payne. The movie stars Andy Serkis and Cynthia Erivo in supporting roles.
Outlast – 10th March
Unscripted reality shows have become hugely popular in recent times and Netflix seems to be privy to them. Outlast is a Netflix original survival reality show where 16 participants will have to survive wild Alaska for a chance to win 1 million dollars. The catch? They’ll have to work as part of a team.
Ikebukuro West Gate Park – 15th March
Ikebukuro West Gate Park follows the story of Makoto, a 20-year-old delinquent who frequently gets into trouble for his over-the-top curiosity and unruly nature. Makoto is assisted by a group of his best buddies. How this group of delinquents navigates life and how they unravel deeper mysteries makes up the basic premise of the anime.
The first season of the anime has already been completed back in 2020 by Kobo Animations. Netflix has acquired the global distribution right of the series.
The Magician’s Elephant – 17th March
The magician’s Elephant is an upcoming animated film directed by Wendy Rogers and screenplay by Martin Hynes. It's based on the 2009 novel by kate DiCamillo of the same name.
The story follows Peter as he tries to find his long-lost sister. A fortune teller tells him that he will need to find a magical elephant first. The adventure that follows makes up the premise of the movie.
Shadow and Bone – 17th March
The sensational fantasy series that took Netflix by storm back in 2021 is back for season 2. Shadow and Bone follow the story of Alina, a cartographer for the Ravka nation. But as fate would have it, Alina is destined for a much higher purpose with the future of the world and the fold, depending on her.
The series is based on the best-seller novel of the same name by Leigh Bardugo. The novel has been adapted for TV by Eric Heiserrer. The series features Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, and Ben Barnes in lead roles.
Noise – 17th March
The next on the list is a Belgian crime thriller movie named Noise. The movie follows the story of a mother searching desperately for her daughter who has been missing for over 9 months. What follows a harrowing tale of revelations that will take a turn for worse?
The movie stars Julieta Eggurola and Teresa Ruiz in lead roles. Noise has been directed by Natalia Beristain.
Furies – 23rd March
Furies follow the story of a martial art master training three proteges. The aim? To make them vigilantes who will fight against the evil gang that has been ravaging their cities. However as the trio of proteges embarks upon the revenge mission, they soon realize that something is off.
Furies is a Vietnamese movie directed by Veronica Ngo starring Dong Anh and Rima Thanh in lead roles.
Copycat Killer – 31st March
A copycat killer is the story of the first serial murder case that rattled the city of Taipei in Taiwan. Based on the Japanese novel of the same name by Miyuki Manabe, Copycat Killer follows the story of a serial killer who went on an imitative kill spree in the late 90s.
This highly anticipated Netflix series is finally releasing on 31st March globally. The series stars Wu Kang Ren along with Alice Ko and Tuo Tsung-hua in lead roles.