After premiering on March 21, the sci-fi series “3 Body Problem” has become one of the most watched shows on Netflix, both worldwide and in the US. Globally, according to FlixPatrol, it currently is the number one series, surpassing Theo James’ “The Gentlemen.”
Meanwhile, in the US, the show is now the second most watched, just behind the documentary series “Homicide: New York.” And it could be only a matter of time to also reach the top spot, we bet. Created by David Benioff, and D. B Weiss (known for also creating ‘Games of Thrones’), the series has a dedicated fan base.
Based on the widely celebrated novel of the same name by Lui Cixin, the series has eight episodes. Benioff and Weiss worked in the adaptation with Alexander Woo, whose previous credits include the fantasy drama “True Blood.”
‘3 Body Problem,’ a sci-fi series that triumphs on Netflix
The novel that the series adapts is complex, and the series does its best to translate it to a wider audience in a digestible manner. It follows two timelines, one in the modern day, and one set during the 1960s Cultural Revolution in China.
In the present day, the scientific community is being shocked by an alarming wave of mysterious suicides. We follow Clarence Shi (Benedict Wong), a private intelligence officer, who has to team up with a group of researchers to save the planet from a great threat.
Meanwhile, in the past, Ye Wenjie (Zine Tseng), a promising young astrophysicist, sees her father being beaten to death in China, during the Cultural Revolution. However, one important decision she makes has ramifications to the present.
The rest of the cast includes Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, Liam Cunningham, John Bradley, Eiza González, Rosalind Chao, Alex Sharp, Jonathan Price, among others. Meanwhile, critics have approved the series, which currently holds a score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
