Each Monday, Booked & Screened looks at film and television releases in the week ahead. We track what’s coming, what it’s based on and who’s bringing it to the screen. Below are the adaptations being released this week.
‘Young Sherlock’
Streaming March 4 on Prime Video
Director Guy Ritchie is helming the origin story of Sherlock Holmes, based on the “Young Sherlock Holmes” series by Andrew Lane. Hero Fiennes Tiffin stars as Young Sherlock and his uncle, Joseph Fiennes, stars as his father, Silas Holmes. Natascha McElhone stars as Sherlock’s mother, Cordelia Holmes. It premieres March 4 on Prime Video.
‘Vladimir‘
Streaming March 5 on Netflix
Based on Julia May Jonas’ 2022 debut novel, the dark comedy stars Rachel Weisz as a college professor who begins to unravel when her husband (John Slattery) faces sexual harassment allegations. She then develops an unsettling obsession with a younger colleague, Vladimir (Leo Woodall). The limited series premieres March 5 on Netflix.
‘The Bride!’
In theaters March 6
Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale star in “The Bride!” directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The gothic romance is based on the 1935 film “Bride of Frankenstein,” which was inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein.” Peter Sarsgaard, Penelope Cruz, Annette Bening and Jake Gyllenhaal also star. The film opens March 6.
‘Outlander’ Season 8
Streaming March 6 on Starz
The epic romance between Jamie and Claire concludes with “Outlander” Season 8—the series finale. Based on the novel series by Diana Gabaldon, the show first premiered in October 2014 and skyrocketed to fame. It stars Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan.





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