New to streaming this week
Ex On The Beach, US (Seasons 1–3, 13 March)
US reality series based on the British version, where eight single men and women try to find love, but things take an unexpected turn when their former lovers start showing up.
Population 11 (14 March)
From the director of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and starring Ben Feldman, this new Stan Original series, a 12-part comedy crime thriller inspired by true events. It follows Andy Pruden (Feldman), a suburban bank teller from Ohio USA, who pulls into a tiny outback Australian town to visit his long-lost father, Hugo, only to discover he has vanished. Another outsider Cassie (Perry Mooney) comes to Andy’s aid and they find themselves in increasing danger as they delve into the secrets of this tiny outback town, where everyone is a suspect.
Read: Population 11, Stan review: a comedy-mystery winner
Once were Warriors (14 March)
Movie. Lee Tamahori’s critically acclaimed 1994 NZ film about a family descended from Maori warriors that is bedevilled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts. Based on Alan Duff’s bestselling novel and starring Rena Owen and Temuera Morrison.
The Murder of Lyn Dawson, Season 1, also on 9Now, AppleTV (15 March)
Australian True Crime series. In January 1982 Lynette Dawson disappears. Christopher Dawson tells Lynette’s friends and family that she simply left, and almost everyone believes he is an abandoned husband.
Read: Three Women, Stan review: with pleasure comes punishment
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Gray (8 March)
Series. Gray follows Cornelia Gray, a highly skilled and deadly former CIA agent who has retreated into hiding after years of service. But when a series of intelligence leaks threaten US national security, Gray is asked to come in from the cold to help uncover the Agency mole, dodging the government agents who suspect her of being a traitor. Starring Patricia Clarkson.
BMF – Season 3 (1 March)
Inspired by true events, BMF is the story of how two brothers rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to a drug and money laundering empire known as the Black Mafia Family. The new season sees guest stars join the growing list of high-profile musicians and celebrities, including Dominique ‘Lil Baby’ Jones, musician and actress Saweetie and Cynthia Bailey.
Megamind Rules! – Season 1 (2 March)
Animated series following Megamind and his life post his fame as a new superhero of Metro City. Stars Keith Ferguson and Laura Post.
