March Unveils Exciting TV Premieres and Returning Favorites

March 2024 presents an enticing array of television offerings, appealing to a diverse range of viewers. Free-to-air fans can anticipate new seasons of popular series such as Call the Midwife, premiering on March 15 on TVNZ 1, and the return of the investigative series My Family Mystery on March 29, also on TVNZ 1. Notably, Neil Morrissey and Martin Clunes reunite for the travel series Neil & Martin’s Bon Voyage, starting on March 12 on Sky Open.

In the realm of crime drama, viewers can tune in to the debut of Virdee on March 11 on Whakaata Māori, while ThreeNow showcases new episodes of After the Flood and Dinosaur on March 15 and March 31, respectively. TVNZ+ expands its lineup with additional episodes of Sullivan’s Crossing (March 8) and The Hunting Party (March 16), alongside the introduction of British thrillers Stags (March 9) and Betrayal (March 29). Acorn TV welcomes back Hidden Assets on March 3 for its third season, while Apple TV+ introduces The Hunt on March 4 and the fifth season of For All Mankind on March 27.

Noteworthy New Titles and Returns

Streaming platforms are also gearing up for an exciting March. Neon launches Marshals, a spin-off from Yellowstone, on March 2, and brings back The Comeback featuring Lisa Kudrow on March 23. The eighth and final season of Outlander will premiere on March 7. Prime Video continues to offer fresh content with new episodes of Invincible on March 18, while Disney+ features episodes of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on March 12 and Daredevil: Born Again on March 24.

Netflix’s lineup remains eclectic, with new seasons of One Piece and Virgin River debuting on March 10 and March 12, respectively, alongside the horror series Something Very Bad is Going to Happen on March 26.

As the month unfolds, several titles stand out, generating considerable buzz and anticipation among audiences.

Highly Anticipated Titles

Bait (March 25, Prime Video) features Guz Khan alongside Riz Ahmed in a six-part comedy that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It follows struggling actor Shah Latif (played by Ahmed) as he navigates a life-changing audition amidst personal turmoil.

In Crackhead (March 12, Three/ThreeNow), viewers meet Frankie Jones, who faces the consequences of her reckless actions. This dark Kiwi comedy explores themes of redemption as she is given a choice between jail or a rehabilitation clinic that turns out to be less than it seems.

The Australian crime comedy Deadloch returns on March 20 with Madeleine Sami and Kate Box reprising their roles as detectives investigating a new case in the Northern Territory. The previous season’s success has set high expectations for this installment.

On March 2, Neon introduces DTF St. Louis, a seven-part crime drama featuring a love triangle involving characters played by Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini. Their midlife crises lead to unexpected and deadly consequences.

Gone (March 22, ThreeNow) stars Eve Myles as Detective Inspector Annie Cassidy, who investigates the mysterious disappearance of a beloved music teacher, uncovering dark secrets and potential suspects.

In the psychological thriller Imperfect Women (March 18, Apple TV), Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, and Elisabeth Moss portray three friends whose bond is tested by a devastating crime that reveals hidden truths.

Fans of crime dramas can look forward to Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole (March 26, Netflix), which follows the troubled detective Harry Hole as he confronts a serial killer while grappling with his own demons.

Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer star in The Madison (March 15, Neon), a six-part drama exploring the emotional journey of a family relocating to Montana after a tragedy.

Another anticipated title is Rooster (March 9, Neon), featuring Steve Carell as a crime novelist navigating a fraught relationship with his daughter.

The crime drama Scarpetta (March 11, Prime Video) stars Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta, a medical examiner embroiled in a gripping murder investigation that spans two timelines.

Finally, Vladimir (March 5, Netflix), based on the novel by Julia May Jonas, stars Rachel Weisz as a university professor whose obsession leads her down a dangerous path.

March is set to be an exciting month for television enthusiasts, with a diverse range of new content and returning favorites across various genres.