3 Body Problem

3 Body Problem

(2024)

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3 Body Problem is 6 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The TV show holds the same position in the charts as yesterday. In the United Kingdom, it is currently more popular than Secret Files of the Inquisition but less popular than Brigands: The Quest for Gold.

Synopsis

An astrophysicist’s choices in 1960s China manifest in a present-day encounter with an alien civilisation

After seeing her father murdered in front of her during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, Ye Wenjie is recruited by the military to work as an astrophysicist on a new project. However, the decisions she makes at the time have a ripple effect that persists into the current era, with consequences for all of humanity.

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Game of Thrones creators Benioff and Weiss adapt prescient sci-fi trilogy with Alexander Woo for Netflix

3 Body Problem is a sci-fi drama series produced by Netflix. The series is based on a book trilogy called Remembrance of Earth’s Past by Chinese author Liu Cixin, which follows the story of humanity’s first alien encounter. The first book in the series is titled Three Body Problem. The English-language series is written and executive produced by Game of Thrones duo David Benioff and DB Weiss, and True Blood’s Alexander Woo. Knives Out and Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson executive produces, and Better Days director Derek Tsang directs the series.

3 Body Problem stars Rosalind Chao as Ye Wenjie, an astrophysicist working for the Chinese military whose dilemma changes the course of humanity. Her younger self is portrayed by Zine Tseng in her on-screen debut. Other cast members include Benedict Wong, Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Eiza González, Alex Sharp, Saamer Usmani, Liam Cunningham, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Marlo Kelly, Sea Shimooka, Eve Ridley, and others.

Production News

  • September 1, 2020
    • Netflix announce that they have reached a deal with the Three-Body Universe and Yoozoo Group to create an English-language series based on the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy by Liu Cixin. Game of Thrones series creators David Benioff and DB Weiss are on board to write and executive produce alongside True Blood’s Alexander Woo. (Source: Deadline)
  • August 3, 2021
    • Eliza Gonzalez starts negotiations with Netflix to join the cast of 3 Body Problem. (Source: Deadline)
  • August 19, 2021
    • Derek Tsang joins the creative team as director of the series. (Source: Deadline)
  • October 18, 2021
    • In a mass casting announcement, Netflix confirm that the following 12 actors have joined the production: Benedict Wong, Tsai Chin, John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Sea Shimooka, Marlo Kelly, Eiza Gonzalez, Jess Hong, Alex Sharp, and Jovan Adepo. (Source: Deadline)
  • June 17, 2023
    • At the Tudum fan event in Brazil, Netflix unveil a first-look teaser trailer for the series and a release date set for January 2024. (Source: Deadline)
  • November 10, 2023
    • Netflix release a new clip from the series showing John Bradley and Rosalind Chao’s characters experimenting with a new type of VR headset. The clip also reveals that the series release date has been set back to March 21, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
  • January 9, 2024
    • Netflix release a full trailer for the first season of 3 Body Problem, teasing an epic sci-fi mystery by the Game of Thrones creators. (Source: Deadline)
  • March 7, 2024
    • Netflix release a final trailer for 3 Body Problem ahead of the series' March 21, 2024 debut. (Source: YouTube)
  • March 21, 2024
    • 3 Body Problem premieres on Netflix.

Streaming Charts

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Rating

IMDB 7.6 (90k)

Genres

Science-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Fantasy

Runtime

56min

Age rating

15

Production country

United States

Cast

Jovan Adepo
Saul Durand
Rosalind Chao
Ye Wenjie
Liam Cunningham
Thomas Wade
Eiza González
Auggie Salazar
Jess Hong
Jin Cheng
Marlo Kelly
Tatiana Haas
Alex Sharp
Will Downing
Sea Shimooka
Sophon
Saamer Usmani
Raj Varma
Benedict Wong
Detective Clarence 'Da' Shi