Ugly Delicious: Season 2
Momofuku founder David Chang’s Netflix food docuseries Ugly Delicious makes a comeback this month, taking viewers on a cross-cultural hunt for the world’s most satisfying food. Season 2 takes us everywhere from India and Australia to Detroit and Chang’s home state of Virginia, where comedians and stars such as Nick Kroll and Aziz Ansari join us on the cultural excursion. With episodes ranging from “Kids’ Menu” to “Don’t Call it Curry,” Ugly Delicious: Season 2 uses “food as a vehicle to break down cultural barriers, tackle misconceptions and uncover shared experiences.”
Releasing on March 6 on Netflix.
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is a four-part limited series based on the true story of African-American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, who built a haircare empire that made her the first female self-made millionaire in America. Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer plays Madam C.J. Walker, accompanied by Blair Underwood, Tiffany Haddish, Carmen Ejogo and more.
Releasing on March 20 on Netflix.
Kingdom: Season 2
South Korean thriller Kingdom returns with the second season of zombie action set in the medieval Joseon dynasty. Directed by Kim Seong-hun and based on Kim Eun-hee’s webcomic ‘Burning Hell Shinui Nara,’ Kingdom mixes historical fiction with supernatural horror to present a socially conscious drama story about class inequality and humanity, featuring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Lee Chang and Bae Doona as physician Seo-Bi.
Releasing on March 13 on Netflix.
All The Bright Places
Based on the bestselling young adult fiction novel by Jennifer Never, All the Bright Places is an American rom-com starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith who play two teens facing personal struggles in a quaint one-horse Indiana town. The two protagonists meet and form a special bond as they take a journey to discover the wonders of the world while coming to terms with mental illness and personal tragedy.
Releasing on February 28 on Netflix.
Ozark Season 3
After more than a year’s hiatus, one of Netflix’s most-watched shows Ozark returns for a third season of dark crime drama. Jason Bateman plays a financial adviser who finds himself on the wrong side of the law, dragging his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozark, where he must launder money for a drug cartel to stay alive. This season, Jason Bateman and Laura Linney return as the Byrde family, transitioning from merely staying alive to adjusting to a life of crime as they run their new casino.
Releasing on March 27 on Netflix.
Lost Girls
Lost Girls is based on a tragic true crime that hasn’t been solved, based on investigative journalist Rober Kolker’s book of the same name. Amy Ryan leads the cast as Mari Gilbert, a mother whose dogged efforts to find her missing daughter help uncover a string of unsolved murders on Long Island.
Releasing on March 13 on Netflix.
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