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8 Episodes
S1 E1 - Countdown
S1 E2 - Red Coast
S1 E3 - Destroyer of Worlds
S1 E4 - Our Lord
S1 E5 - Judgment Day
S1 E6 - The Stars Our Destination
S1 E7 - Only Advance
S1 E8 - Wallfacer
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Synopsis
A young atrophysicist’s decisions in the 1960s play a key role in new present-day contact with alien life
In 1960s China, a young astrophysicist Ye Wenjie is recruited for a research project by the military after seeing her father brutally murdered in front of her. While working, the decisions she makes then result in consequences that carry over to the present day, where researchers are making first contact with an alien civilisation.
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What to know
True Blood’s Alexander Woo and Game of Thrones’ Benioff and Weiss adapt Chinese sci-fi trilogy for Netflix
3 Body Problem Season 1 is the first season of the sci-fi drama series produced by Netflix. The series is based on author Liu Cixin’s book trilogy called Remembrance of Earth trilogy, whose first instalment is called Three Body Problem. The season lasts 8 episodes and covers the first book. 3 Body Problem is written and executive produced by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and DB Weiss, alongside True Blood’s Alexander Woo. Rian Johnson (Knives Out and Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi) also executive produces, while Derek Tsang (Better Days) directs most of the episodes.
Rosalind Chao stars in 3 Body Problem as the astrophysicist Ye Wenjie, whose past decisions carry lasting effects into the modern age. A younger version of Wenjie is portrayed by Zine Tseng in her first acting role. The cast is rounded out by the MCU’s Benedict Wong, Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Saamer Usmani, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Marlo Kelly, Sea Shimooka, Eve Ridley, Alex Sharp, and more.
Production News
- September 1, 2020
- Netflix first announce they are creating an English-language adaptation of Liu Cixin’s sci-fi trilogy Remembrance of Earth’s Past called 3 Body Problem, titled after the first book in the series. David Benioff and DB Weiss of Game of Thrones fame will write and executive produce alongside True Blood’s Alexander Woo. (Source: Deadline)
- August 19, 2021
- Better Days director Derek Tsang joins the series as the director of some of the episodes. (Source: Deadline)
- October 18, 2021
- In big casting announcement, Netflix reveal that 12 actors have joined the cast, including Benedict Wong, Zine Tseng, Tsai Chin, Eiza Gonzalez, John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, Saamer Usmani, Sea Shimooka, Marlo Kelly, Jess Hong, Alex Sharp, and Jovan Adepo. (Source: Deadline)
- June 17, 2023
- At the Tudum 2023 fan event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Netflix reveal a first-look teaser trailer for 3 Body Problem, and confirm the release date for January 2024. (Source: Deadline)
- November 10, 2023
- Netflix release a full clip from the series showing Rosalind Chao and John Bradley’s characters playing with a new type of VR headset. The streamer also revealed that the release date for the series has been pushed back to March 21, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
- January 9, 2024
- Netflix release a full-length trailer for 3 Body Problem Season 1, promising viewers a thrilling sci-fi mystery from the creators of Game of Thrones. (Source: Deadline)
- March 7, 2024
- Netflix release the final trailer for 3 Body Problem Season 1 ahead of the season's March 21, 2024 premiere. (Source: YouTube)
- March 21, 2024
- 3 Body Problem Season 1 premieres on Netflix.
