New on Netflix: 5 Movies and Shows to Watch This Week (March 18-24)

New on Netflix: 5 Movies and Shows to Watch This Week (March 18-24)

We're already halfway through March. That means it's time to introduce you to all the new Netflix shows this week. There are plenty to choose from, including the highly anticipated "3 Body Problem."

"3 Body Problem" is a sci-fi adventure that tells the story from two different perspectives. In the past, an astrophysicist is tasked with making contact with aliens in a remote facility. Fifty years later, a scientist is trying to figure out what is going on as his colleagues take their own lives because of a terrible event that occurred years earlier. [There's also "Buy Beverly Hills" Season 2, and drama lovers will feel right at home checking out the agency's latest real estate listings and sales, as well as the drama that happens behind the scenes.

I think that's it. Still. This is a blockbuster month, with lots of options to choose from. If you want to see more, keep scrolling and keep an eye out for the rest of what's coming to the service. Don't miss this week's daily roundup of new Netflix shows.

Comedian Bryan Simpson makes his Netflix debut with a one-hour stand-up special filmed at the Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas. A foster child and former Marine, Simpson delivers a series of unique jokes drawn from the experiences that have shaped him over the years. From racism to masculinity, he tackles important topics with the necessary levity.

Watch on Netflix beginning March 19

Astrophysicist Ip Wenjie (Rosalind Chao) witnessed her father's murder during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Years later, sent to a remote secret base with the mission to contact aliens, she finds herself conscripted into the military because of the events that shaped her youth. She makes an important choice, one that resonates today, more than 50 years later, as First Contact seems to have spiraled into something more sinister, with scientists all over the world taking their lives. What has Wenje discovered in the past, and what is happening now?

Watch on Netflix starting March 21

The real estate mogul returns in this sophisticated reality series. Mauricio Umansky and his agency return along with his estranged wife Kyle Richards and their two daughters. This second installment of the behind-the-scenes look at the luxury real estate industry seems to shed light not only on the agency's powerful clients, but also on their married lives. Whatever is happening at the company, there is sure to be plenty of drama.

Watch on Netflix starting March 22

The story of Ronnie Ann Santiago (Isabella Alvarez) is coming to Netflix in a film version of Nickelodeon, a spin-off of "The Loudest House. After her family's plans for a trip to Mejio break down, Ronnie tries to prove to her family that she can be home alone. But after accidentally welcoming a childlike demigod into her home, she may have a hard time doing so.

Watch on Netflix beginning March 22

Learn all about Shirley Chisholm (Regina King), the first black congresswoman and political activist, following her run for president in 1972 and exploring her career. This important story arrives to follow an icon that many are still unfamiliar with, despite her status as a pioneer at many levels.

Watch on Netflix from March 22

MARCH 18

Love & Hip-Hop New York: Seasons 1-2

Young Royals Season 3 (SE) (Netflix series) As Hilarska faces the worst crisis in school history, Wilhelm and Simon make a heartbreaking revelation and a final decision.

Young Royals Forever (SE) (Netflix Documentary) From casting to final takes, the cast and crew of "Young Royals" show how they brought Wilhelm and Simon's heartwarming journey to life.

MARCH 19

Brian Simpson Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership (Netflix Comedy) Bryan Simpson Bryan Simpson: Live from the Mothership is comedian Bryan Simpson's debut one-hour stand-up special. The groundbreaking special, which will make its world premiere on March 19, will be the first comedy special filmed at Joe Rogan's club, Comedy Mothership, in Austin, Texas. Brian Simpson brings a fresh and unparalleled perspective to the stage. With a background as a foster child and a Marine Corps veteran, Simpson's life experiences have shaped his robust comedy style, resulting in a rare combination of authenticity, wit, and relatability. Simpson's ability to translate his unique journey of experience into a fresh and original perspective has distinguished him as one of the most exciting and original voices in comedy today.

Forever Queens Season 2 (MX) (Netflix Series) The queens of showbiz take the stage again with three new divas, new songs, and brand new performances. But the drama. That hasn't changed a bit.

Physical: 100: Season 2 (KR) (Netflix series) This heated world competition returns with 100 new contestants to take the ultimate physique honor to new heights.

MARCH 20

Bodies Bodies Bodies

MARCH 21

3 Body Problem (Netflix Series) Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make an earth-shattering discovery that unravels the laws of science and threatens their very existence.

MARCH 22

Buy Beverly Hills: Season 2 (Netflix series) Family drama, luxury properties, and fierce competition in the LA market take center stage in the new season of "Buy Beverly Hills. The film follows the top agents of Mauricio Umansky's agency and his daughters Farrah, Alexia, and Sofia as they take on a variety of stakes, including luxury real estate, relationships, and friendships.

Casagrandez Movie (Netflix film) An animated feature-length comedy based on the hit series "Casagrandez," in which a family trip to Mexico sparks a mythical uproar.

El Paseo 7

On the Line

Shirley (Netflix film)

"The story of Shirley Chisholm, the first black congresswoman and political icon, and the trailblazer who helped her run for the U.S. presidency in 1972.

Released 3/19/24 Carol

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