17 Top Shows in March: Halo, Moon Knight, and the Return of the Bridgertons
Miscellaneous / / March 01, 2022
Several projects are waiting for you at once, based on real scandals, as well as adaptations of comics and video games.
March premieres
1. Our flag means death
Our Flag Means Death
- USA, 2022.
- Comedy, historical.
- Premiere: 4 March.
Aristocrat Steed Bonnet inherited the estate and fortune from his father. But then, tired of a boring life and problems in marriage, he decides to become a pirate. Bonnet buys the ship "Revenge" and meets many other "gentlemen of fortune". Particularly with Blackbeard.
The series was created by not-so-famous screenwriter David Jenkins along with director Taika Waititi. The latter directed the pilot episode and played Blackbeard himself. Surprisingly, the plot of the project is based on a true story. True, it will be served in a comedic vein.
2. Joe vs Carol
Joe vs. carole
- USA, 2022.
- Comedy, biography.
- Premiere: 3 March.
Eccentric tiger zoo owner Joe Exotic finds himself in a confrontation with animal rights activist Carol Baskin. Gradually, the cold war becomes more and more violent. Then Joe decides to hire a hitman to take out his rival.
In 2020, the Netflix documentary series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madnessbecame a worldwide hit. After that, various studios decided to film this story in the form of game projects. Alas, the series from Amazon with Nicolas Cage was closed at the production stage. But instead, Peacock releases his own version with John Cameron Mitchell.
3. retired
The Dropout
- USA, 2022.
- Drama, biography.
- Premiere: 3 March.
Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of school at the age of 19 and founded her own company, Theranos. She stated that she invented a unique blood analyzer, and attracted about a billion dollars of investment for the development of technology.
The plot of the series with Amanda Seyfried in the title role is based on a real scandal. The real Elizabeth Holmes really interested sponsors in revolutionary developments. True, then it became known that all the declared experiments were fiction.
4. rabid
diabolical
- USA, 2022.
- Fantasy, Action, Comedy.
- Premiere: 4 March.
The action of the comedy animated series takes place in the world of "Boys». Each episode will tell a different superhero story. Moreover, the series are drawn in different styles.
In parallel, the authors are working on the third season of The Boys, as well as on another spin-off about a college where gifted teenagers study.
5. Parts of her
Pieces of Her
- USA, 2022.
- Thriller, drama, crime.
- Premiere: 4 March.
Andrea almost died in a shooting at a diner. But suddenly her mother Laura appeared, who prevented the tragedy with the help of supernatural powers. From that moment on, Andrea is trying to figure out the mysterious and even mystical past of her relative.
The series is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Karin Slaughter, who herself worked on the film adaptation. And the role of Laura went to the star "Reincarnations» Toni Colette.
6. shining valley
Shining Vale
- USA, 2022.
- Horror, fantasy, comedy.
- Premiere: 6 March.
17 years ago, Pat Phelps wrote a popular provocative novel. But since then, she has not been able to release a new book. The creative crisis is complemented by problems in the family: against the backdrop of a cooling relationship with her husband, Pat started an affair with a plumber. Desperate, the heroine moves with her family to a quiet town, but it seems that ghosts live in their new home.
The main role in the comedy horror was played by Courteney Cox, whom everyone remembers from "friends». And the director was Dirbla Walsh, who previously directed episodes of Fargo, Penny Dreadful, The Punisher and other series.
7. Something About Pam
The Thing About Pam
- USA, 2022.
- Drama, biography, crime.
- Premiere: 9 March.
In 2011, Ross Faria is charged with the murder of his wife, Betsy. He claims that he found her dead, but the friend of the deceased, Pam Hupp, testifies against the defendant. Ross is sentenced to life in prison, but it soon becomes clear that Pam herself is involved in the murder.
The project is based on the podcast of the same name, which, in turn, tells about real events. The role of Pam Hupp was played by the Oscar-winning Renee Zellweger, who was given a very unusual make-up and a “thick” suit for this.
8. The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray
The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray
- USA, 2022.
- Drama.
- Premiere: 11 March.
Ptolemy Gray, 90, suffers from dementia. He was left without a guardian, but found himself a young assistant, Robin. Once Gray gets the opportunity to regain his memory, and then he decides to look into the mysterious death of his nephew.
The series is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Mosley, known for his detective thrillers. And the main role in the film adaptation will play Samuel L. Jackson.
9. Did not work
WeCrashed
- USA, 2022.
- Drama.
- Premiere: 18 March.
In 2010, entrepreneur Adam Neumann founded the WeWork network of coworking spaces and offices. His project becomes one of the most expensive startups in history. But by 2019, the company is in a deep crisis.
Like several other shows on this list, It Didn't Work is based on a real-life scandal. In addition, the leading actors are attracting attention: Oscar-winning actors will play Adam Neumann and his wife Rebecca. Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway.
10. Halo
- USA, 2022.
- Fantasy, action.
- Premiere: 24 March.
In the distant future, Earthlings are losing a war against a united alien army. The only chance to win is a program to create stronger fighters. However, after the attack of enemies, only one super-soldier manages to survive. It is he who will change the course of the war.
The series is based on the Bungie game series of the same name, and the creators are so confident of success that they extended the project for a second season even before the release of the first.
11. Plainville Girl
The Girl from Plainville
- USA, 2022.
- Drama, biographical, crime.
- Premiere: 29 March.
Michelle Carter communicated with Conrad Roy by correspondence. A relationship began between the young people, but soon the young man committed suicide. Later, information appears that it was Michelle who drove him to suicide.
And another series based on a real scandal. The tragic event itself took place in 2014, and the trial of Michelle Carter took place in 2017, which became an important precedent for American law.
12. Moon Knight
moon knight
- USA, 2022.
- Fantasy, thriller, horror.
- Premiere: 30 March.
A dissociative former Marine, Mark Spector, is given the powers of the Egyptian god of the moon. Now he fights criminals in the Moon Knight costume. But at the same time, the hero cannot cope with internal problems.
New series included in Marvel Cinematic Universe, should turn out to be more gloomy and cruel than most of its predecessors. Oscar Isaac will play the main role, and the image of one of the villains went to Ethan Hawke.
New seasons of familiar TV shows
1. Outlander
outlander
- USA, UK, 2014 - present.
- Fantasy, drama, melodrama.
- Premiere of the 6th season: 6 March.
- IMDb: 8.4.
Nurse Claire Randall from the 1940s is suddenly transported two centuries into the past. From that moment on, she has to live between two worlds, each with its own rules and relationships.
The release of the sixth season was greatly delayed due to the pandemic, during which time the project has already been extended for the seventh. In addition, there is a possibility that there will be several spin-offs for Outlander.
2. The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom
- UK, 2015–2022.
- Drama, Action, Historical.
- Premiere of the 5th season: 9 March.
- IMDb: 8.4.
A descendant of the noble Saxon family, Uhtred was raised by the Danish tribe. Having become a strong warrior, he takes part in the decisive battles for Britain.
From the third season, the series moved from the BBC to Netflix. But now The Last Kingdom is closing: viewers are waiting for 10 episodes that will complete all the story arcs.
3. loading
Upload
- United States, 2020 - present.
- Fantasy, comedy, detective.
- Premiere of the 2nd season: March 11.
- IMDb: 8.0.
In the near future, people have learned to upload their consciousness into a virtual afterlife after death. The programmer Nathan Brown was also there, succumbing to the persuasion of his girlfriend. The deceased hero begins to communicate with a support worker, and she realizes that his death was not accidental.
The author of the American "Office" Greg Daniels created a comedy analogue of "black mirror». Here, interesting fantastic concepts coexist with irony and even life drama. It was this combination that provided the project with popularity and renewal for the second season.
4. Atlanta
Atlanta
- United States, 2016 - present.
- Comedy, drama.
- Premiere of the 3rd season: March 24.
- IMDb: 8.6.
Ern lives in Atlanta and tries to mend his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, the mother of his daughter. And at the same time, the hero restores communication with his parents and cousin. The latter at this time is just becoming a popular rapper.
The second season of the series was released in 2018. The production of the sequel was greatly delayed: first due to the employment of the lead actor Donald Glover, and then because of the pandemic. But then the breaks should not be so long: the third and fourth seasons of Atlanta were filmed in parallel.
5. bridgertons
Bridgerton
- United States, 2020 - present.
- Melodrama, drama.
- Premiere of the 2nd season: March 25.
- IMDb: 7.3.
The Bridgerton family lives in Regency London. The brothers and sisters enter the high society of England and try to marry off the older Daphne.
The project of the famous Shonda Rhimes is based on the novel "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn, but its plot is far from the real reflection of history, and from the book. After the release, The Bridgertons immediately became one of the most popular Netflix projects. Moreover, fans may not worry about the future of the series, it was extended immediately until the fourth season.
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