March Streaming Highlights: Rachel Weisz’s ‘Vladimir,’ ‘Outlander’s Final Season, and More

The first week of March brings a diverse range of premieres to major streaming platforms. Notable releases include the Netflix debut of Juan José Campanella’s film, Parque Lezama, alongside the eighth and final season of Outlander and the second season of the comedy series Ted. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s new between March 2nd and March 8th.

Netflix

‘Vladimir’ – Premiering March 5th

Netflix will release the eight-episode drama miniseries Vladimir, starring Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall. Based on Julia May Jonas’ 2022 novel of the same name, the series centers on a literature professor who becomes infatuated with a new colleague, risking her marriage, and career. Los Angeles Times reports that Weisz, who also served as an executive producer, found the character complex and challenging to discuss even after wrapping filming six months prior.

‘Parque Lezama’ – Premiering March 5th

Also debuting on Netflix on March 5th is Parque Lezama, a film directed by Juan José Campanella and starring Luis Brandoni and Eduardo Blanco. The film is based on a play of the same name and explores the friendship between a Communist Party activist and a conformist. Netflix Releases confirms Campanella’s involvement in the project.

‘The Family Under the Bridge’ – Premiering March 5th

A documentary series about a shocking European police case. In 2023, Esther Estepa, a 42-year-traditional woman, disappeared in Spain after encountering a social media content creator known as Dinamita Montilla.

‘Atlas’ – Premiering March 8th

Starring Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, and Stephan James, Atlas is an action and science fiction film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Patrick Hughes. The Australian-US co-production follows the latest recruits at a special operations training camp as they face a lethal force from another world.

Disney+

‘Outlander’ – Season 8 Premiering March 2nd

Disney+ will premiere the eighth and final season of Outlander, based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon. The new season follows Jamie and Claire as they navigate war and determine what they are willing to sacrifice to remain together. The series stars Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, and John Bell.

Universal+

‘Ted’ – Season 2 Premiering March 8th

Universal+ will release the second season of the live-action comedy series Ted, a prequel to the popular 1990s films. The new episodes are set during the titular teddy bear and his best friend’s final year of high school, featuring performances by Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, and Alanna Ubach.

Prime Video

‘Sherlock’ – Premiering March 6th

Prime Video will debut a new series featuring Sherlock Holmes, played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the eight-episode British series is a mystery with an irreverent twist, parodying the original stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The cast also includes Donal Finn, Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, and Max Irons.