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In 2024, Netflix released 3 Body Problem, a new adaptation of Liu Cixin's bestselling series Remembrance of Earth's Past. The sci-fi series wasn't the first adaptation of the book series, but it was a hit on Netflix.

3 Body Problem was created by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, alongside True Blood's Alexander Woo. It starred several actors of Game of Thrones fame, and it was later renewed for two seasons, which would give the creators time to fully explore the novels. Per What's on Netflix, 3 Body Problem received an exciting update, as Seasons 2 and 3 are expected to be shot back-to-back, and revealed the filming window and location.

3 Body Problem Season 1 premiered in March 2024, and the series has yet to start production for the follow-up seasons. The series is in early development, and the outlet denies the plans for a Spring 2025 filming start. The...

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Whether you’re looking for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, or something just plain weird — Netflix’s catalog is filled with dozens of fantastic shows and movies. Some of them are particularly mind-bending, which is exactly what we’re looking at today!

If you do one search for ‘mind-bending’ shows and movies on Netflix, you’ll see dozens of results. In fact, it’s one of the most popular categories on the streamer. From outstanding anthology series to downright bizarre dramas, there are tons of great options on Netflix. In this list, we count down 10 of the best.

All of these shows and films are available to stream on Netflix right now. Let’s dive in!

10Dead Boy Detectives Genre: Action, Adventure, ComedyRating: TV-MARelease Date: April 25, 2024Cast: George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Briana Cuoco, Jenn Lyon, Ruth ConnellLanguage: EnglishRuntime: 56 minsWatch on Netflix

Netflix’s Sandman spinoff Dead Boy Detectives...

Until I saw NBC’s Grosse Pointe Garden Society, I’d never thought about how far it might be possible to take a gardening metaphor. Each of the four episodes sent to critics is threaded with voiceover narration, always from a different perspective but invariably laden with floral language comparing individual personalities to specific species or unwanted houseguests to pests.

To the extent that this series has a distinctive edge, it might be its commitment to this specific bit. A tiny part of me hopes it runs for a hundred episodes just to hear how tenuous or obscure the plant-based symbolism can get.

A much larger part of me, however, cannot bring myself to care whether it sticks around or not. Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) might liken herself to a wild geranium or her bestie Brett (Ben Rappaport) to a hardy dandelion. But the show they’re on is the TV...

A couple of TV doctors are trading in their hospital scrubs for gardening gloves.

Jocko Sims (New Amsterdam) and Nora Zehetner (Grey’s Anatomy) will recur in NBC’s forthcoming mystery sudser Grosse Pointe Gardening Society.

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The series, which released its first trailer on Friday,...

New Amsterdam alum Jocko Sims is back at NBC with a recurring role on the upcoming drama series Grosse Pointe Garden Society. Also recurring on the twisty, soapy mystery series from Good Girls‘ Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs are Saamer Usmani (Three Body Problem), Josh Ventura (Till) and Nora Zehetner (Grey’s Anatomy).

Grosse Pointe Garden Society, which earlier today released a first trailer, follows four members of a suburban garden club — Birdie (Melissa Fumero), Catherine (Aja Naomi King), Brett (Ben Rappaport) and Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) — who find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret – a murder no one wants to talk about. As dark truths begin to rot their lives under the surface, they struggle to remain as perfect as the flowers blooming in their garden above.

Sims plays Catherine’s (King) husband Tucker. He’s entitled, self-serving, dismissive and prioritizes everything above his wife. Usmani plays Gary,...

Through strike delays and industry contraction, television still managed to provide audiences with plenty of worthy shows to delight on across broadcast, cable and streaming.

Netflix’s ambitious “3 Body Problem” turned physics theories into a sci-fi thriller, while Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale” showed us the hilarious — and deadly — inner workings of Palm Beach society. HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country” brought the celebrated anthology series into the endless darkness of the Alaskan winter, as Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” took over the cultural zeitgeist with its autobiographical stalker story and network shows like “9-1-1” and “Abbott Elementary” finally made their anticipated returns following the resolution of the Hollywood double strikes. New broadcast shows also made their mark after long gestating development, including CBS’ “Matlock” starring Kathy Bates, while streaming brought some new and surprising returning hits in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” and Peacock’s “Love Island USA” Season...

The science fiction genre had a banner year in 2024 and it’s time to look back on the best of the best.

This year brought us a handful of new “Star Wars” shows that took the canon to new eras, a devastating finale to Netflix’s beloved animated series “Arcane” and reintroduced fans to the classic X-Men in “X-Men ’97.” It was an embarrassment of riches for fans of the genre.

These are the nine best sci-fi TV shows that made their mark on the year.

“X-Men ’97” (Credit: Marvel Studios) “X-Men ’97”

There have been plenty of good-to-great reboots of beloved series in the past few years. But there’s something about “X-Men ’97,” perhaps owing to its animated origins, that feels as though these new episodes are picking up right where the beloved 1990s show left off. And that’s no easy feat. While the animation has definitely improved,...

Whether it's Jordan Peele's new version or the original 1959 version, The Twilight Zone has charmed viewers with its unorthodox stories and mind-blowing reveals. The anthology series juggles genres, incorporating elements of horror, thrillers and drama and even romance and comedy. But one thing has always stayed the same. The Twilight Zone dives into the unexplained, placing viewers amidst phenomena and situations that are strange and psychological.

The intrigue and the suspense are what many love about the series. The inability to figure out what's going on has its charms, though it's not for everyone. The truth is, everyone likes The Twilight Zone for a different reason. While some enjoy the creepy stories, others enjoy the series' ability to intellectually stimulate the mind.

3 Body Problem Begins With Unexplained Deaths

The Netflix series 3 Body Problem, based on Cixin Liu's sci-fi trilogy, is simply wild. Starting with scientists who all die under unexplained circumstances,...

Sci-fi, fantasy, and other works of speculative fiction literature all lend themselves to being adapted for the screen through the television format. While movies typically have larger budgets and might reach a wider array of audiences, TV shows are in the unique position to take their time developing the story's world, which is a critical part of science fiction. Introducing viewers to the imagined rules and systems that govern the narrative requires attention to detail and seamless exposition, especially when these works are complex and rooted in real scientific principles.

Plenty of classic sci-fi books should be turned into movies and TV shows, but the ones that have received adaptations in the past few years have been well-received. Sci-fi has been having somewhat of a resurgence, especially in the television sphere, and luckily, there are plenty of amazing books to bring to life on the screen. As budgets increase, as...

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Fatal Seduction is an erotic thriller series with little to offer as a smart television series but a lot to offer as a guilty pleasure. Created by Steven Pillemer, the Netflix series follows a married woman who goes on a weekend trip where she cheats on her husband because they have been having trouble in their marriage for a long time. Add a murder mystery to that storyline and Fatal Seduction runs like any erotic thriller. So, if you loved the erotic scenes and the thrilling mystery in Fatal Seduction here are some similar erotic thriller shows you should check out next.

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Fatal Attraction is an erotic psychological thriller drama series developed by Alexandra Cunningham and Kevin J. Hynes. Based on the 1987 film of the same name written by James Dearden,...

Netflixs Emmy-nominated 3 Body Problem, inspired by Cixin Lius Remembrance Of Earths Past book series, portrays a strikingly gruesome scene with important implications for the future. The slow and definitive destruction of the repurposed oil tanker Judgment Day and the roles and reactions by characters Auggie Salazar (Eiza Gonzlez), Raj Varma (Saamer Usmani), and Thomas Wade (Liam Cunningham) foreshadow what is to come in 3 Body Problem season 2.

Season 1, episode 5 portrays Judgment Day and its many inhabitants (including children) being eviscerated by strands of invisible nanofibers stretched across the canal its traveling. Leading up to the events of the destroyed tanker, members of 3 Body Porblem's cast offer contrasting responses; Thomas Wade is seen giving orders, Raj Varma is blindly coordinating and obeying, and Auggie grudgingly complies.

The Destruction Of Judgment Day Showcases The Character Types In 3 Body Problem A Variety of Personalities

The roles Salazar, Varma, and Wade play in...

There are going to be so many celebrities on the red carpet at the 2024 Emmy Awards and we’ll be recapping all of the best photos right here!

Hundreds of stars are expected to step out for TV’s biggest night on Sunday (September 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

We have to full list of presenters if you want to check out who’ll be popping up on stage throughout the night.

The show is being hosted by Schitt’s Creek stars and real-life father-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. Make sure to tune in Tonight at 8/7c on ABC to watch the show and look back at the nominations list to see who is up for awards!

Head inside to check out the full list of celebs who attended the Emmys…

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Exclusive: Canada’s International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) has unveiled its lineup. The festival will take place in Surrey, British Columbia and run from September 25 to 29.

Featuring 19 world premieres, eight North American premieres, and 23 Canadian premieres, the festival will open with Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut feature Boong. Boong will have its world premiere at TIFF on September 7.

The iSAFF’s closing film will be Amar Wala’s debut feature Shook, which stars Saamer Usmani and Amy Forsyth (Coda). The Canadian production is financed by Telefilm Canada and Ontario Creates.

Under this year’s festival theme of “Crossroads,” the lineup also includes Usman Riaz’s The Glassworker, the festival’s first animated feature from Pakistan and dark comedy We Strangers, directed by Anu Valia.

Besides feature films, the festival will showcase 53 short films and five episodic series from South Asia and its diaspora.

The creators of Netflix's 3 Body Problem had their hands full for the first season. With tons of source material to pull from, the creators no doubt couldn't put everything from the books into season 1. One of the show's creators, David Benioff, recently shared one scene from the books that unfortunately didn't make the final cut.

Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter, to discuss their Emmy-nominated show, 3 Body Problem. The show is based on the series of novels written by Cixin Liu, known as the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. The books were thought for many years to be too hard to adapt, as the novels are incredibly ambitious and are classified as hard sci-fi. However, the creators of Netflix's 3 Body Problem have proven to be up to the task, receiving multiple Emmy nominations for the first season.

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Exclusive: Veteran actor Bernard White has signed with Artists & Representatives and Craig Dorfman’s Frontline Management for representation.

With extensive work in film, television and the theater, White is known for his memorable performances in The Matrix films, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, American Dreamz and television series including Silicon Valley, Kidding, Big Sky and more.

His latest lead role in Amar Wala’s feature film Shook is set to premiere in the Discovery sidebar at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. White portrays Vijay, Ash’s (Saamer Usmani) father who wants to reconnect with his estranged son, and Nisha, Ash’s mother.

White has collaborated with directors, including Wim Wenders, Michel Gondry, Kimberly Peirce, Minkie Spiro, the Wachowskis, the Russo brothers, Chris and Paul Weitz, Ryan Fleck, and Anna Boden, in film. In theater, he has worked with Tony-winning directors Michael Greif, Bartlett Sher, and Rebecca Taichman. He is...

The science fiction genre has produced some of the most engaging must-watch TV shows of the modern era. Some series are more popular among audiences than others, but the better sci-fi shows lean heavily on scientific accuracy while telling an ambitious story. This is called "hard" sci-fi, where fiction is still present, but getting the scientific elements right is a larger focus.

Whether it is about technological innovations, cloning, robotics, alternate histories, or science-related crimes, these sci-fi shows have ingenious premises that mix logic with plentiful imagination. In the current age of streaming, there have been many fantastic hard sci-fi shows with admirable and mind-bending storytelling for genre fans. From grounded projects like Black Mirror and Severance to more extraordinary space tales like Foundation and The Expanse, these are the best shows that lean prominently into the science part of science fiction.

3 Body Problem is a Complex Yet Stunning Mystery...

Director Zhang Yimou to adapt sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem for film, following successful Netflix series by Benioff & Weiss. Three full seasons confirmed for Netflix's 3 Body Problem series, praised for bold story and intricate blend of physics and intrigue. Director Zhang Yimou, known for visually stunning films, set to bring complex tale of human-alien interaction to the big screen.

Acclaimed director Zhang Yimou next venture will be the film adaptation of the sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. This announcement was made by Wang Changtian, CEO of Enlight Media, during the Shanghai International Film Festival's opening forum.

This news (via Variety) arrives hot on the heels of the novel's successful debut as a series on Netflix. Produced by Game of Thrones alums David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, along with Alexander Woo, the series premiered its first season in March and was quickly renewed for two more, proving...

This year, Netflix premiered 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of the first book in Liu Cixin's bestselling series Remembrance of Earth's Past. The adaptation was so successful it received several additional seasons, but it wasn't the first one, and one more is coming.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the best-selling sci-fi book The Three-Body Problem will get a movie adaptation. The first book in the popular sci-fi series was first published in 2006 and has seen increased popularity in recent years. Aside from the Netflix 3 Body Problem adaptation, the IP has previously received a Chinese TV adaptation in 2023.

Related 3 Body Problem Creators Clarify Renewal Confusion, Confirm When Series Will End

The creators of Netflix's 3 Body Problem have clarified renewal confusion about the series conclusion with a definitive answer.

The upcoming movie adaptation has already found a director in Zhang Yumou, one of China's most revered directors, and the...

Liu Cixin's sci-fi novel Three-Body Problem is being adapted into a new movie. The movie will be helmed by Hero and The Great Wall director Zhang Yimou. The movie will likely have to compete with the upcoming seasons of Netflix's splashy adaptation 3 Body Problem.

Three-Body Problem is being adapted into a new movie. The 2008 Liu Cixin sci-fi novel, which follows multiple timelines of Earth's interactions with extraterrestrials, is the first installment in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. Most recently, the novel has been adapted into a Netflix show created by Alexander Woo with Game of Thrones' David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. 3 Body Problem season 2 and season 3 have already been renewed, allowing the show to adapt the complete trilogy.

Per Deadline, a new adaptation of the Three-Body Problem novel was announced at the Shanghai International Film Festival by Enlight Media chairman Wang Changtian. The movie,...

There will be two more seasons of the 3 Body Problem TV series. The series' creators have confirmed that season three will wrap the series at an event held over the weekend.

Based on Cixin Liu's trilogy of novels, the 3 Body Problem series’ cast includes Liam Cunningham, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Eiza González, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce, Rosalind Chao, Ben Schnetzer, and Eve Ridley. The story follows a young woman in 1960s China who changes the fabric of time with one decision.

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David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creative minds behind the hit fantasy show Game of Thrones and the recent Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, have a different project in the works. Their new series, called Death by Lightning, just got an exciting update.

Death by Lightning comes from 2019's Bad Education writer Mike Makowsky and director Matt Ross, with David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Bernie Caulfield serving as executive producers. The series was officially announced in February this year. ProductionList.com just revealed Death by Lightning will begin production very shortly, with the filming date set for July 1, 2024, in Budapest, Hungary.

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Stephen King shared his thoughts about Netflix's new sci-fi adaptation, calling it "extraordinary."

Netflix previously revealed that Death by Lightnight will be led by Michael Shannon (George & Tammy), who plays James Garfield, with Matthew Macfayden (Succession) playing Charles Guiteau.

The creators of the 3 Body Problem have addressed the confusion surrounding the series' renewal. The Netflix sci-fi drama was created by Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss along with Alexander Woo. The series is based on the Hugo Award-winning Chinese novel series Remembrance of Earth's Past by Liu Cixin.

David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo announced that the show will produce two additional seasons, bringing the epic story to its intended conclusion. Last month, during Netflix's upfront presentation, the streamer revealed that 3 Body Problem had been picked up for all-new episodes. However, the announcement lacked details about the number of episodes or seasons, sparking widespread speculation. Benioff, Weiss, and Woo have since clarified to The Hollywood Reporter via Deadline that the renewal is for multiple seasons. On Friday, during a Television Academy panel at Netflix's Fysee space, they confirmed that the series will...

The 3 Body Problem TV series has been renewed by Netflix, but it is unclear for how many more seasons. Netflix’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, revealed that viewers will see the sci-fi drama's story through its epic conclusion.

3 Body Problem is based on the trilogy of novels by Cixin Liu. David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo created the series, which stars Liam Cunningham, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Eiza González, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce, Rosalind Chao, Ben Schnetzer and Eve Ridley.

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One of Netflix’s biggest hits of this year was the sci-fi series 3 Body Problem. Adapted from the eponymous book series by Chinese author Liu Cixin, the series captured the attention of fans due to its complex story and great production, as well as the brilliantly written characters and casting choices. While a lot of fans thought it was complex and were somewhat confused by the differences between the series and the books, the series received positive reviews from critics and fans, so it was expected that Netflix would renew it for a second season. And that has just happened! We are happy to confirm that Netflix has officially renewed the 3 Body Problem for a second series!

The series has been officially summarized by Netflix as follows: “3 Body Problem explores how humanity chooses to respond to its gravest threat. Starting off during China’s Cultural Revolution in the ’60s,...

Given the massive amount of resources that Netflix committed to "3 Body Problem" (not to mention the lengthy stay at the top of Netflix's Top 10 lists since its debut), it was likely only a matter of time before the streaming giant made the obvious official. That's finally happened, and now fans of one of the nerdiest, densest, and most existential sci-fi book series ever written can look forward to showrunners and co-creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo's take on what's widely considered to be the best book of the alien-invasion trilogy.

Season 2 of "3 Body Problem" is now confirmed to be in the works, as Netflix announced in a social media post on Twitter (only literal extraterrestrials would ever call it "X") earlier this afternoon. For those who haven't yet caught up on the first season, which I reviewed for /Film here, consider this your cue to...

When Game of Thrones TV series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss set out to craft an epic series called 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of a trilogy of sci-fi novels written by Chinese author Liu Cixin, for the Netflix streaming service, they were hoping to get four seasons out of the material. But when the first season of 3 Body Problem started streaming in March and pulled in a sizeable but underwhelming number of views, some began to question whether or not Netflix would want any more episodes of the big budget show. Now The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that Netflix has indeed ordered more episodes – but just enough to allow Benioff, Weiss, and co-creator Alexander Woo to wrap up the story. Exactly how many episodes that will be has not yet been revealed.

The showrunners provided the following statement: “We’re thrilled that we get to tell...

Netflix has officially renewed 3 Body Problem season 2. This news comes almost exactly two months after the show first premiered. It remains to be seen when the new season premieres on the streaming platform.

3 Body Problem is set to continue. The show, which was created by Alexander Woo along with Game of Thrones' David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, is an adaptation of the iconic 2008 novel by Liu Cixin, the first part of a trilogy known as Remembrance of Earth's Past that also includes 2008's The Dark Forest and 2010's Death's End. Despite the show premiering at No. 2 on the Netflix global chart of the Top 10 English-Language shows and rising to No. 1 for three consecutive weeks, 3 Body Problem season 2 was not immediately renewed.

At their Upfront presentation, Netflix announced that 3 Body Problem season 2 has now been officially renewed. Check out their Twitter announcement below:

3 Body Problem has been renewed!

Netflix announced on Wednesday that it had “renewed” “3 Body Problem,” but the streamer notably didn’t refer to the extension as a “Season 2.” Instead, it appears to be more of a case of Netflix ordering “additional episodes” instead of a new, full Season 2 order.

Per a press release, the exact number of seasons and episodes will be announced at a later date.

It appears that the order will take the series to its finale, as creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo noted in a statement that they “get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion.” In an April interview with Collider, Benioff said the team would “need at least three, maybe four seasons to tell the whole story.”

The news came via Netflix first-ever presentation upfront presentation, during which it was also announced that Benioff and Weiss have extended the overall deal at they entered...

Netflix has picked up additional episodes of 3 Body Problem to conclude the story which will be created, executive produced and written by the returning trio of David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo.

Additionally, Benioff and Weiss will continue their exclusive partnership with the streamer as their multi-year deal to write, produce and direct new series and films has been extended. Beyond Season 2 of this series, they are also working on the recently announced series Death by Lightning. Woo, who has an overall deal with Netflix, will return as co-creator, executive producer and writer on 3 Body Problem.

The sci-fi drama tells the story of humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization. It follows a young woman, whose fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists...

Get ready for the perfect follow-up to the hit series 3 Body Problem with Netflix's upcoming sci-fi K-drama release. Goodbye Earth promises emotional and intense thrills, similar to 3 Body Problem, with a story of impending doom and survival. With compelling characters and a dose of urgent sci-fi suspense, Goodbye Earth could be the next bingeworthy hit on Netflix.

Netflix will release a sci-fi K-drama later this month that could be the perfect follow-up series for viewers to watch after their 3 Body Problem binge. The streaming platform made a tremendous splash with 3 Body Problem, its hit TV show created by lauded Game of Thrones masterminds D. B. Weiss and David Benioff, who were showrunners alongside True Blood writer Alexander Woo and adapted the series from Liu Cixin's Hugo-award-winning source novel The Three-Body Problem. Boasting a powerhouse team and fascinating lore to build 3 Body Problem's world from,...

3 Body Problem maintains its Number 1 spot on Netflix for three weeks, accumulating 61.3 million hours of viewership. The success is attributed to being a high-quality adaptation of a decorated sci-fi novel with a complex narrative. Theree's a strong likelihood of a season 2 being announced due to the positive reception and success on the platform.

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' new series, 3 Body Problem, is still the Number 1 show on Netflix, coming in at first for three weeks in a row. The sci-fi series is based on Liu Cixin's award-winning novel of the same name, involving humanity's contact with extraterrestrial life. The show has been praised for being a worthwhile adaptation, proving popular on the streaming service during its first two weeks.

Now, Netflix reports that 3 Body Problem's success has continued into its third week on the service, coming in as the...

3 Body Problem is a series with intricate timelines, character arcs, and mysteries to uncover. Based on the bestselling novels by Cixin Liu, the series has key moments early on that foreshadow how the story will play out later in Season 1. Below, creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) and Alexander Woo take you through six key clues and revelatory scenes you might have missed on your first watch.

Meeting your partner’s parents is stressful and intimidating at the best of times, but at least it allows you a glimpse into their roots and values. That’s certainly the case when Jin (Jess Hong) meets her boyfriend Raj Varma’s (Saamer Usmani) family in Episode 3. A naval officer who was at the top of his class at the Royal Naval College, Raj comes from a military family — his father was the captain of...

[Editor’s note: The following post contains spoilers for Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” and Cixin Liu’s “Three-Body Problem,” the book on which it is based.]

Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” is based on a wildly popular book series by Cixin Liu — but how close does it come to the source material? Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have experience adapting dense novels with “Game of Thrones” — but they’ve also been in the position of having to branch away from the original text and disappointing audiences as a result. “3 Body Problem,” which they co-created and executive produce with Alexander Woo, could face the same issues.

The sci-fi drama begins with a woman named Ye Wenjie, whose father is killed during the Chinese Cultural Revolution of the 1960s. Wenjie ends up working at a mysterious military base which she eventually learns is trying to make extraterrestrial contact, and her work there ripples into the present, when a...

When some of the world’s most promising scientists start dying in gruesome fashion, that’s not just a problem: That’s a 3 Body Problem.

Season 1 of Netflix’s series adaptation of Liu Cixin’s classic sci-fi novel dropped today on the streaming service; in a minute, we’re going to want to know what you thought of the premiere. But first, a recap of Episode 1, “Countdown.”

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Have you just binged Netflix’s epic new sci-fi show from David Benioff, Db Weiss and Alexander Woo? Are you now trying to figure out the details of what you just saw? Fear not, Empire is here to help, with a handy, spoiler-filled explainer solving the insolvable 3 Body Problem… If you haven't seen the show yet, this is your final warning – look away now!

How similar is Season 1 to the first book?

No spoilers for what is to come, but elements of this season come from the second and third books. “One of the things we decided quite early,” Benioff told Empire, “was we were going to take all three books, put them together so it's one story and spread it out the way we decide to work. So even though the first season starts in the same place...

From Frameless in London we present our interviews from the UK Premiere of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, the genre-bending mystery series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo. The series stars Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong and Jonathan Pryce.

The show will launch on the streamer from the 21st of March. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet. Here are their interviews.

3 Body Problem Premiere Interviews

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A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.

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The stars of the new Netflix series 3 Body Problem stepped out this weekend for the L.A. premiere and Alex Sharp found a way to include two actors who were missing.

Alex held up photos of Eiza Gonzalez and Jovan Adepo as he posed for the photographers on the red carpet on Sunday night (March 17) at Nya West in Los Angeles.

Cast members who did attended also included Benedict Wong, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Jonathan Pryce, Liam Cunningham, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, and Eve Ridley.

In 3 Body Problem, a young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.

All eight episodes of the...

The 2024 SXSW Film Festival kicked off March 8 in Austin with the opening-night world premiere screening of Doug Liman’s Road House remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. It started nine days of debuts including for movies starring Rooney Mara, Isabelle Huppert, Gael García Bernal, Kristen Stewart and more. The Anne Hathaway romantic dramedy The Idea of You from SXSW stalwart Michael Showalter closed the fest on Saturday.

Keep checking back below as Deadline reviews the best and buzziest movies of the festival. Click on the titles to read the full reviews.

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Director: Derek Tsang

Cast: Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce

Deadline’s takeaway: 3 Body Problem’s biggest existential threats are just how redundant it all seems, and how every...

A new sci-fi series on Netflix, 3 Body Problem, explores a unique alien invasion concept, spanning time and space. Show stars a diverse cast led by Benedict Wong, blending epic spectacle with deep human connections and complex characters. Fans of Game of Thrones will find familiar themes in this ambitious series, promising surprises and emotional depth.

3 Body Problem is a new science fiction epic series making its debut at the 2024 South By Southwest festival before it drops on Netflix. Based on the popular trilogy of books from Liu Cixin, Remembrance of Earth's Past, the series is the first production under Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' overall deal at Netflix. The pair are joined in their Showrunner and Executive Producer duties by Alexander Woo. The series stars a multi-cultural cast of characters played by Jovan Adepo, Rosalind Chao, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp,...

Critics are praising Netflix's 3 Body Problem as a worthy adaptation of the original book. The show is commended for juggling a breadth of ideas and stories without dumbing down the source material. While not all performances are memorable, Benedict Wong, Liam Cunningham, and Alex Sharp are highlighted as delivering standout performances.

The reviews are in for Netflix's 3 Body Problem. The upcoming science fiction show was co-created by Game of Thrones' David Benioff and D. B. Weiss alongside Alexander Woo, based on the 2008 Chinese novel of the same name by Liu Cixin, which was the first of the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. The show stars Rosalind Chao and Zine Tseng as astrophysicist Ye Wenjie, whose actions at an isolated radar base has a major ripple effect on scientists throughout time. The ensemble cast also includes Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, Alex Sharp, Liam Cunningham, and John Bradley.

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Spoiler Alert: This post contains some details of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, set for an eight-episode launch on the streamer March 21.

“Why should I get bent out of shape about what the world might look like 400 years from now,” physics research assistant Saul Durand (Jovan Adepo) says flippantly in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. “I have no control over that.”

The sentiment of those words landed hard on me, because that’s almost exactly how I felt about the bloated and often remarkably boring big-budget sci-fi series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and True Blood producer Alexander Woo.

Premiering Friday night at SXSW in Austin’s Paramount Theatre, Netflix’s much-hyped series is based on the Hugo Award-winning writings of Cixin Liu. Set to launch with eight episodes worldwide almost everywhere but Liu’s native China on March 21, the fact is 3 Body Problem...

Before a rushed ending soured the “Game of Thrones” fanbase on showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the duo had rightfully earned acclaim for wrangling a seemingly unadaptable series of books into a damn good adaptation. Author and screenwriter George R.R. Martin had written “A Song of Ice and Fire” as a partial response to the strictures of TV, crafting a story with the sprawling ensemble, major battles, sex, violence and abrupt demises he couldn’t work into scripts for the likes of NBC and CBS. The book series kicked off in 1996, just a few years before the rise of premium cable culture drivers would make television more friendly to artistic ambition and less subject to the FCC. Aided by a stellar cast and strong support from HBO, Benioff and Weiss nonetheless did exceptional work translating Martin’s vision into a nuanced drama with a deep bench of antiheroes and competing points of view.

The final trailer for Netflix’s 3 Body Problem teases that “they” are coming and reveals the discovery in the ’70s of something called the “Wow” signal. There’s a lot going on in the final trailer, yet it still manages to pull off being as vague as possible. If you haven’t read Liu Cixin’s 3 Body Problem book trilogy, the trailer will hint at what’s in store without spoiling the experience.

Game of Thrones‘ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and True Blood‘s Alexander Woo created the series and serve as writers, showrunners, and executive producers. Netflix’s Peter Friedlander, Vice President of Scripted Series, encouraged Benioff and Weiss to read the trilogy back in 2019, and both were immediately hooked.

“Making Game of Thrones was the greatest experience of our lives. But we spent 10 solid years living in that fictional world, so we wanted something that...

Netflix has revealed the final official trailer for the genre-bending mystery series from creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo ‘3 Body Problem.’

A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.

The series stars (in alpha order) Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong and Jonathan Pryce.

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The show will launch on the streamer from the 21st of March.

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A group of scientists encounter what may or may not be aliens in this new series from the makers of Game Of Thrones. Watch the 3 Body Problem trailer below.

We’ve really been spoiled rotten when it comes to great telly. True Detective, Shōgun, The Gentlemen… how do we make time for all these shows? We’ve also got House Of The Dragon season two to look forward to as well as The Last Of Us season two next year.

Allow us to add another one to the list of highly anticipated TV shows heading our way. Netflix have adapted Liu Cixin’s novel of the same name and the final trailer has just emerged online.

Take a look at the epic trailer for 3 Body Problem.

I’m going to be brutally honest here. Based on the trailer alone, I have no idea what this show is about.

Game of Thrones TV series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are now set to bring viewers an epic Netflix series called 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of a trilogy of sci-fi novels written by Chinese author Liu Cixin. The premiere date for this one is March 21st – and with that date just two weeks away, a final trailer for the show has made its way online. You can check it out in the embed above.

The 3 Body Problem was the title of the first novel in Cixin’s Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy. The second novel was titled The Dark Forest and the third Death’s End. The novels tell the story of what happens when humanity discovers that we are not alone in the universe and prepares for an alien force arriving from a distant and inhospitable world. The title refers to the aliens’ star system, which...

"I have to tell you something... something insane, but true, about all of us. It started a long time ago. Back in 1977 they detected a sequence…called it the wow signal." Netflix has revealed their final official trailer for 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of the sci-fi books of same name from Liu Cixin, which many believe are near impossible to adapt. 3 Body Problem is a series inspired by the renowned story about discovering we are not alone in the universe. From the Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. A young woman's fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time to a group of brilliant scientists in the present day. As the laws of nature unravel before their eyes five former colleagues reunite to confront the greatest threat in humanity's history. Starring Jess Hong as Jin Cheng, Jovan Adepo as Saul Durand, Eiza González as Auggie Salazar,...

Netflix is teasing their new series for the final time!

The streamer just revealed the final trailer for the upcoming sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, which comes from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss, along with True Blood writer-producer Alexander Woo.

The show is adapted from author Liu Cixin’s Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy, which tells the story of humanity preparing for an alien invasion, via THR.

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The show’s official description: “A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.”

The series stars Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp,...

Netflix’s latest epic series is from the creators behind “Game of Thrones” and “True Blood.”

The decades-spanning “3 Body Problem” is set to debut at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival, with “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, plus “True Blood” executive producer Alexander Woo, as the creators of the series. Based on the novel “The Three-Body Problem” and trilogy series “Remembrance of Earth’s Past,” the mystery series connects 1960s China to a present day case.

The series follows a young woman whose fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history, per the official synopsis.

The cast includes Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong,...

Netflix is once again trying to whet the whistle of genre fans by dropping another trailer for 3 Body Problem, its long-in-the-works mystery series that’s inspired by the novel of the same name.

The series from creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo will debut on Netflix on March 21, 2024 — nearly four years after first being revealed. The series will have its world premiere tonight at the SXSW Film & Television festival in Austin.

For the uninitiated, here’s the official logline: “A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.”

The series stars Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp,...