Streaming Picks of the Week: From Midlife Drama to Teen Detectives
This week brings a diverse array of streaming content, headlined by intense dramas and fresh takes on classic characters. With offerings from Netflix, Prime Video, and other platforms, viewers have plenty to choose from.
Vladimir: A Dangerous Obsession Unfolds
In Vladimir, Rachel Weisz stars as M, a literature professor grappling with middle age and fears of irrelevance. Her academic husband John, played by John Slattery, faces professional turmoil while navigating their open marriage. The arrival of Vladimir, a charming professor portrayed by Leo Woodall, triggers M's obsession with her lost youth. Adapted from Julia May Jonas's novel, this series blends fourth wall-breaking and fantasy sequences to explore internal conflicts, offering a witty deconstruction of midlife crises. Netflix releases it on Thursday 4 March.
Young Sherlock: A Rakish New Interpretation
Guy Ritchie directs Young Sherlock, based on Andrew Lane's book series, presenting Sherlock Holmes as a bright, smug late teen. Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays the detective, fresh from prison and working as an Oxford University porter, thanks to his brother Mycroft. He soon teams up with a cocky student named James Moriarty. The story is told with generic but rakish charm, featuring a cast including Natascha McElhone, Colin Firth, and Joseph Fiennes. Prime Video debuts it on Wednesday 3 March.
Other Notable Streams This Week
The Actors Awards Presented by Sag-Aftra streams live from Los Angeles, hosted by Kristen Bell. It highlights film and TV contenders, with shows like The White Lotus and Abbott Elementary in the running. Netflix airs it on Sunday 1 March at 1am.
Siren's Kiss is a South Korean thriller where an auctioneer, played by Park Min-young, becomes a murder suspect as her former lovers die. Wi Ha-joon stars as the investigator navigating lust and obsession. Prime Video releases it on Monday 2 March.
Marshals: A Yellowstone Story expands the Yellowstone universe, following Kayce Dutton, a former Navy Seal turned marshal, as he tackles criminal gangs in Montana. Luke Grimes leads this dusty melodrama. Paramount+ premieres it on Monday 2 March.
The Dinosaurs, narrated by Morgan Freeman and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, is a four-part CGI series tracking dinosaur evolution with spectacular, bloodthirsty scenes. Netflix launches it on Friday 6 March.
Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese is a true-crime series exploring the tragic 2012 murder of a teenager, delving into friendship dynamics, drugs, and social media. Disney+ releases it on Friday 6 March.
