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Season 1 – 3 Body Problem

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A fateful decision in 1960s China echoes across space and time to a group of scientists in the present, forcing them to face humanity's greatest threat.
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3 Body Problem — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Tackling its ambitious source material with impressive gusto, 3 Body Problem's first season proves a solid start that should leave sci-fi fans eager for more.

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Verne Gay Newsday 04/08/2024
3/4
Visually spectacular and a good cast — Wong in particular. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 04/01/2024
Ambitious, towering and crammed with big ideas about intellectual curiosity, exploration and our place in the universe while still managing to tell intimate stories about human relationships. Go to Full Review
Shirley Li The Atlantic 03/25/2024
I get a kick out of realizing which portions of the trilogy the show’s creators have chopped up and rearranged, delighted to be shown parallels among characters... and still find Benioff and Weiss to be great at writing memorable, economical dialogue. Go to Full Review
Rose Ho The Asian Cut Jul 31
3/5
While '3 Body Problem' has big ambitions akin to its in-universe sophons, a.k.a. multidimensional supercomputers, the execution is hampered by time (and space). Go to Full Review
Palmer Haasch Business Insider 11/15/2024
"3 Body Problem," which oscillates from murder mystery to extraterrestrial sensibilities that should tickle any Carl Sagan fan's interest, sometimes feels too big for itself. Conversely, that large scope is also what makes it so compelling. Go to Full Review
Nelson Acosta Koimoi 07/04/2024
3/5
3 Body Problem is an adaptation with all the ingredients for success, but it doesn’t match the original material’s efforts doesn’t to create something unique and compelling. Go to Full Review
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Lucci S @Luccisavini Feb 1 Amazing show, just watched the whole season in two days. Everything you want to see in a Sci-fi mystery. Effects are stellar as well. See more Milan Jan 10 The Three-Body Problem is a mind-bending masterpiece that redefines science fiction. The story brilliantly combines hard science with philosophical depth, exploring humanity’s place in the universe in a way that feels both terrifying and awe-inspiring. The visuals are stunning, the pacing keeps you hooked, and the adaptation captures the essence of Liu Cixin’s vision without losing its complexity. It’s rare to find a series that challenges your intellect while delivering emotional weight—this one does both flawlessly. A must-watch for anyone who loves ambitious storytelling and thought-provoking ideas. See more Meï C Dec 4 After the abysmal last few seasons of GoT, Dumb and Dumber still don’t get the simple concept of "show, don’t tell." So much happens off-screen, only to be explained by someone in the next scene or episode. Yes, the story is good, but the adaptation is not. I get that physics and astrophysics are complicated topics, but when you have a lot of resources at your disposal and this is what you come up with, it’s really disappointing. I’m predicting a really bad ending for the serie. At least the White Walkers, sorry, the San-Ti won’t show up for another 400 years, so they’ve got time to mess this up. See more vincent k @Vindeman Dec 1 An absolutely superb hard sci fi series. I cannot wait for season two to come out. It will be great to see how the story unfolds. Not to be missed. See more Edward L @Glyndower Nov 28 Excellent sci-fi with a good cast excepting 'Auggie' who is boringly acted by a one-dimensional performer. See more Kenneth J Nov 25 The show's episode 1 started out with promise but the series got bogged down with too many plot threads, different character viewpoints and irrelevant content that it seems to me a meandering mess. There is also lot of illogical stuff in the series that just doesn't seem believable. I was expecting a lot more in the way of a good, tight story and at least believable scenes, actions and dialogue. I found myself fast-forwarding through it trying to find something interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 21, 2024 Countdown Unsettling events put a group of brilliant friends on edge as a mystery unravels with origins tracing back to China during the Cultural Revolution. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 21, 2024 Red Coast Auggie's countdown jeopardizes her nanotech work; Jin becomes engrossed in an otherworldly VR game; Ye Wenjie follows through on a radical idea. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 21, 2024 Destroyer of Worlds Obsessed with their virtual reality quest, Jin and Jack race to solve a complex riddle, but advancing to the next level brings harrowing consequences. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 21, 2024 Our Lord Jin seeks justice after a death rattles the group; investigators learn of an extremist group devoted to an otherworldly entity ahead of a major summit. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 21, 2024 Judgment Day As threat levels rise, a secret mission to retrieve enemy intel ventures into dangerous territory; an ominous message reaches Earth. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 21, 2024 The Stars Our Destination With the world in a state of panic following a momentous declaration, Wade gathers the world's greatest minds to prepare a defense plan. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 21, 2024 Only Advance A bold proposition for the Staircase Project puts the group at odds; Will weighs his options; Ye returns to a familiar place. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 21, 2024 Wallfacer A high-level operation upends Saul's life; with emotions and expectations high, the probe launches into space as humanity enters a daunting new era. Details
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Season Info

Director
Derek Tsang, Jeremy Podeswa, Minkie Spiro
Creator
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Alexander Woo
Executive Producer
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Bernadette Caulfield, Alexander Woo, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, Lin Qi, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Rosamund Pike, Zhao Jilong, Robie Uniacke
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA (V|L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 21, 2024
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