From heartwarming slice-of-life dramas to screwball murder mysteries, March has brought a lineup of must-watch movies and TV series to screens everywhere. EnVi has rounded up the most exciting March releases that you absolutely don’t want to miss!
Gelboys
The seven-episode coming-of-age series centers on four teenagers in Bangkok’s trendy and free-spirited Siam district. The four boys are united by their love for nail art: a symbol of self-expression that transcends gender norms, as they navigate the highs and lows of adolescence. FourMod (New Chayapak) begins to develop feelings for Chian (Monthapoom Sumonvarangkul), a fellow nail art enthusiast who often takes him to a salon in Siam Square. However, FourMod soon discovers that Chian treats a TikToker named Bua (Leon Zech) in a similar way.
Feeling like a second choice, FourMod decides to turn the tables. He invites his best friend, Baabin (PJ Mahidol), to join him in getting nail art, hoping to make Chian jealous and give him a taste of his own medicine. The series also features the song “No-status Status” by BUS as part of its soundtrack.
Picture This
The star of Bridgerton season 2, Simone Ashley takes on the role of Pia, a photographer running a portrait studio in London. With her gay best friend Jay (Luke Fetherston) as her only employee, Pia struggles to make ends meet—mainly because she refuses to compromise her artistic vision.
In this reimagining of the Aussie romcom Five Blind Dates (2024), director Prarthana Mohan and writer Nikita Lalwani bring a cultural twist to the familiar genre, infusing it with the vibrant charms of Indian weddings. During the month-long festivities for her younger sister Sonal’s wedding in the suburbs, Pia’s mother drops a bombshell: Pia can only inherit the family jewel if she gets married. With marriage being the last thing on Pia’s mind, finding love isn’t quite what she pictured, especially when Charlie (Hero Fiennes Tiffin), Pia’s ex-boyfriend steps into the picture as the best man to her maid of honor.
My Love Will Make You Disappear
Sari (Kim Chiu) believes she’s cursed, doomed to lose every man she falls in love with. Enter Jolo (Paulo Avelino), a brooding landlord struggling to keep his failing apartment complex afloat. Their paths intertwine as they join forces to save a community from displacement, and their connection continues to bloom. But with Sari’s so-called curse, love always comes at a cost.
Having won hearts with their on-screen chemistry in Linlang (2023) and What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2024), Chiu and Avelino are teaming up once again — but this time, in a feature film. My Love Will Make You Disappear marks their highly-anticipated debut as silver-screen co-leads, making it one of the most anticipated Filipino pairings of the year.
When Life Gives You Tangerines
Over the course of 65 years, Ae-sun (IU) and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum) find countless ways to profess their love, though words are rarely spoken. Through small yet profound acts of care, loyalty, and unwavering protection, they weather the seasons of their lives, side by side.
In the Netflix drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, a tangerine isn’t just a fruit — it’s a metaphor for resilience. IU describes the title as a reminder to turn life’s most sour moments into something warm and comforting, like tea. Ae-sun is a sharp and spirited young woman growing up on Jeju Island in the 1960s, burdened by a society that sees women as beasts of labor. Opposite her, Gwan-sik is steady and nurturing, a quiet strength in the face of life’s hardships. Their story cannot be boxed into a particular genre. Tangerines is a blend of humor, heartbreak, love, and mystery, poured into an authentic portrayal of a life fully lived.
Witch Watch
Nico, a witch in training, moves in with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a high schooler gifted with ogre-like strength. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her best friend, Morihito is tasked with being her guardian, protecting her from looming disasters. However, their time living together is far from smooth, as Nico’s unpredictable magic often leads to comedic chaos.
The anime adaptation of Witch Watch brings Kenta Shinohara’s beloved shounen manga to life, with Hiroshi Ikehata directing the series. Adding to the excitement, the opening theme, “Watch Me!,” is performed by globally renowned J-pop duo YOASOBI.
The Residence
A blend of Knives Out (2019) and Only Murders in the Building (2021), The Residence stars Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, a world-renowned detective tasked with cracking a high-stakes murder case. She’s joined by FBI agent Edwin Park (Randall Park), whose skepticism about her unorthodox methods highlights their contrasting comedic dynamic. The pair are often likened to a modern-day Sherlock and Watson, with Cupp’s brilliance clashing against Park’s by-the-book approach.
Loosely inspired by Kate Andersen Bower’s The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, the series takes viewers into the heart of power. As Cupp and Park delve deeper into the mystery, they’ll navigate encounters with world leaders, dignitaries, White House staff, and unexpected twists that keep the case anything but ordinary.
Hyper Knife
Following her performance in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Park Eun-bin takes on the role of Dr. Jung Se-ok, a former child prodigy who entered medical school at 17 and rose to prominence as a skilled neurosurgeon. However, her career is abruptly derailed by a tragedy that leaves her without a medical license. Now working in the shadows at an underground surgery clinic, she is forced to collaborate with Dr. Choi Deok-hee (Sul Kyung-gu), her former mentor — the one who expelled her.
Their reunion reopens old wounds and ignites a dangerous power struggle fueled by revenge. As Dr. Jung grapples with her past, she finds herself at the center of a groundbreaking yet controversial medical procedure. This forces her to confront a moral crossroads, questioning whether the line between medical necessity and personal ambition can — or should — be drawn.
Want more film and series recommendations? Check out EnVi’s 5 K-dramas to watch this spring here!
