Netflix's Latest Sci-Fi Series: 3 Body Problem – A Must-Watch!

By Allison Kong on 12 Jan 2024

Netflix has just released the full trailer for its highly anticipated sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem, created by none other than David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the masterminds behind the hit show Game of Thrones, and also True Blood writer/producer Alexander Woo. This upcoming show is based on Liu Cixin's acclaimed trilogy, Remembrance of Earth's Past, and it is said to be one of the most epic TV series of 2024.

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Meet the cast of the series! Benedict Wong, famous from Marvel's Doctor Strange and Avengers: Endgame, is joining in with his talents. And alongside him, Jess Hong, Eiza González, Jovan Adepo, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Alex Sharp, Liam Cunningham, John Bradley, and others are all set to bring these lively characters to the screen.

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So, what is the story behind 3 Body Problem?

The tale starts back in the 1960s in China, where a young woman named Ye Wenjie, makes a choice that leaves a big impact on the present. When the rules of nature start going haywire, a group of smart scientists teams up with a determined detective to tackle the biggest danger to humanity. 3 Body Problem is a huge story that brings a fresh twist to sci-fi drama, with its intriguing mysteries and a story about how people are connected.

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For those unfamiliar with Liu Cixin's trilogy, Remembrance of Earth's Past, the books have garnered international acclaim and have been hailed as some of the best science-fiction novels of our time. Set against the backdrop of a future where humanity faces the looming threat of an alien civilization, Cixin's trilogy explores themes of survival, human nature, and the limitless possibilities of the universe.

Don't miss out! The eight-episode series is coming to Netflix on 21 March 2024. Watch the full trailer here: