3 Body Problem (2024) Netflix Series Review

In the Netflix adaptation of the international best-seller, 3 Body Problem, by Cixin Liu, 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. Should 3 Body Problem be on your bingelist? Thanks for checking out my 3 Body Problem (2024) Netflix Series Review!
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My couch rating system:
5 - A must-watch - do not pass this one up
4 - It's really good, you should see it
3 - It's OK - maybe good for a rental
2 - It's not that good and I wouldn't recommend it
1 - It's terrible and I definitely don't recommend it
0 - Cutting off a finger is better than watching this
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[@eternal_napalm6442]

WE GETTING COMPRESSED INTO THE 2ND DIMENSION WITH THIS ONE!!!!! 🗣🗣🗣

[@bergspot]

Don't be so ' sophomatic' 🙂

[@kevoreilly6557]

Well based on character development, one dimension.

[@zacharyclifford5035]

Not dumbed down? There was a conversation in the first episode where two characters just keep saying dumb shit like 'science is breaking', 'people are not keen on science being broken' and 'I don't understand the science that's broken'. They must have said science and scientist 20 times in that one scene, it was laughable. Instead of the cool scene in the book with the billiards/pool explanation, we see an animation and it's described as 'fuckin Alice in wonderland'. The show is very obviously dumbed down

[@justinejustice_league1857]

Count how many times Saul said he didn't want to be a wallfacer 😂

[@dezmondtchalla3126]

@@justinejustice_league1857 hate how they just through his story in. He’s my favorite character of the trilogy. They should have done 3 seasons one for each book.

[@byrongrimsley500]

This was a girl power fail if you really look at it pay attention to the details who were the weak characters The Men Who were the strong characters that got things done when they needed to be done and show to be Fearless the women. The men were all useless

[@applepeel1662]

SO TRUE. They dumbed it down immensely to the point where I couldn't believe that these were humanity's best. I think it's a poorly written show with abysmal dialogue and is full of plot holes. It's definitely made to be palatable by dummies but "science is broken" line is such idiotic writing that it made me angry and then made me laugh cause I felt like the show is trying to insult people's intelligence. This show sucks. But I like the premise so I will definitely be reading the book

[@hoos3014]

@@dezmondtchalla3126They are doing three seasons.

[@ybemad]

I'm glad that you mentioned the hesitation you have from not knowing if this story will get to play out in its entirety. I feel like this is more of a recent problem, despite the reality that shows get cancelled all the time. One promising series that I invested time in, and felt burned by, was Raised By Wolves. It streamed weekly on HBO/Max and is now completely gone from the platform. This trend in streaming services has me cancelling services and running back to physical media.

[@fullmetaljoker666]

Just pirate it. It's not illegal as long as you aren't downloading movies or TV show. Streaming them online is 100% legal in the US

[@asant90]

Cancellation of raised by wolves was a low blow from hbo. That show had potential and amazing visuals but they didnt promote it

[@sws212]

@@fullmetaljoker666 Pirating isn't their problem.. it's the fact the story never had a definite ending.

[@brianherrera1390]

Physical media 😂😂😂 good luck with that

[@timreeves8937]

I watched it and understand your frustration, but it was pretty out there and weird and I can understand why people maybe did not like it. It was very hard to get, so I get why it was cancelled. Streaming unfortunately is not some cure for cancellation if people do not like it and do not watch it.

[@ergoproxy9696]

“I haven’t finished reading the novel yet” says it all. There is Chinese adaptation of the book and it’s far better series

[@PakageTotale]

What is the name of it?

[@sizznishi3197]

Where can you watch it?

[@basilcurrie8138]

@@PakageTotaleThree Body by Tencent

[@dianliu2109]

@@sizznishi3197 three body problem tencent version

[@dianliu2109]

@@PakageTotale three body problem tencent version

[@zer0ed779]

Only watched the first episode, so far. My main issue is, that beyond the detective, I cannot stand the modern day characters.

[@havenht]

Its because they are bad actors. None of the group of friends are likeable.

[@aFancyFatFish]

In Liu's book, the main characters are Chinese, but many (maybe half) of the important people are people from all over the world, including Japan, the USA, the Middle East, Africa, etc. However, in this show, all the main characters are British, and there is no Chinese (at least no Chinese citizenship, I mean the role, not the actor); even if you look like an Asian (Mr. Shi), you are born in Manchester, lol. It gives me a feeling that you are trying to persuade everyone that the British are leading the task of saving the world this time and none of the other countries is important at all. Either the producer cannot admit the contributions and ability of China and other non-western countries nowadays and in the future. Or does he think the Western audience is too dumb to understand a story that is not 99% British? As a person who has read the books 5 times, the director or the producer does not deserve such a good story. Please leave it for some more talented person in the future who can understand the world to shoot it.

[@PPZ168]

Right on.

[@hayamijo]

Spot on!

[@dezmondtchalla3126]

This was my problem as well. Also they kept showing a character who doesn’t exist until the 3rd book. (Lady with sword) I watched the Chinese adaptation as well and also had a problem with their version and how they chose to add/remove characters. I just think the trilogy is perfect and deserves a true to adaptation with the character development Cixin Liu had in his stories.

[@fakecrusader]

Who the hell is the Indian(?) guy in the naval uniform in EP1? Doesn't speak, just appears to be there to tick the "We have an Indian" box. They are not all British, at least two seem to have US accents.

[@coledavin1016]

@@fakecrusaderkeep watching

[@djdksf1]

I hope this show gets enough love to warrant more seasons. The real action happens in the second book, with a pretty huge time jump. That's the stuff I want to see D&D tackle. Looking forward to starting it tomorrow!

[@KeiPalace]

They'll have more of the fantastic Chinese adaptation, in my opinion, truer to the novels with better special effects, far more compelling and haunting. 30 eps for season one, more on the way. Very good english subs.

[@asant90]

You really think they will get to the second book even? Lol dont hold your breath, its horrible and they butchered the source material

[@scoso1313]

@@KeiPalaceI just checked this out for the first time yesterday. I can’t believe the quality of something they just posted for free on KZbin. Only just started but very well made and a great change of pace from western productions lately.

[@mushypork2132]

Could've been an awesome show if they followed the books

[@petiaivailova2563]

In the book, the main character is not a young woman and does not work with a team of scientists, but a middle-aged family man and he works with a detective. So I don't know how it's identical. There are scientists, but they are part of a secret society (and rather under investigation), and there is a young woman, but she kills herself at the beginning.

[@Psycorde]

Yeah, that's what I thought

[@AmbiguousMan724]

I don't know what this is and don't care (looks like garbage) but it's not surprising to hear about all of the D.I.E changes. Everything going forward is subject, by mandate, to revision by our masters. The social engineering will never stop.

[@fredwangleboy1490]

the main characters are like big bang theory characters with better socialized

[@andrewgtz8623]

⁠@@AmbiguousMan724dude I could not stand more than 15 minutes of f D.I.E inclusive bs. This show is garbage. I feel really angry and really sad at the same time. Why everything has to be ruined by woke shit.

[@vismayavijoy4818]

Didn't you notice all the most brilliant characters are females? A black female secretary general when no woman has ever been one? Idk about the original but I could sense a lot more of pandering. They played all the cards, there's diversity in every scene, women being smarter than men, an unwanted gay romance chat, evil white man in power etc🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zdzislawmeglicki2262]

I watched this Netflix version with dismay. The Chinese version which you can see on Prime is way better, even if somewhat tedious.

[@sabichaokujo3307]

just different flavors. i read the books, and watched the chinese series. i never felt as drawn in and emotional in any until now

[@zircon_]

I watched the Chinese series. It had some serious pacing problem and inconsequential dialogues. The whole series could’ve been edited and reduced to 1/3 of its length.

[@sabichaokujo3307]

@@zircon_ agreed, the netflix adaptation was a bit rushed and the chinese adaptation was much too drawn out. both are amazing in their own right though

[@user-pb5qn4hv6e]

@@sabichaokujo3307 no

[@sabichaokujo3307]

@@user-pb5qn4hv6e no what??? goofy ass

[@jzt4248]

A few days ago, Tencent released a new version, which was re edited by the director, removing some unnecessary plot elements. There are only 26 episodes, which looks even better

[@edgbarra]

Oh I didn't know that! Great!

[@meimeiyang6089]

good news

[@butterflybunnyunicorn2518]

I'm so excited for this but also anxious because Netflix always seems to cancel shows I love (the OA, Sense 8, Anne with an E, Santa Clarita Diet, Glow, Mindhunter, 1899) and loves to cancel them when they end in cliffhangers. It's infuriating. I guess I can take comfort in the fact that at least I have the books to read if that happens with this one.

[@joebloggs6922]

My favourite show of all time is Dark, an incredible work of science fiction and they finished the three season arc that was always intended by the creators and it's still one of the highest rated shows on the platform. Then the creators made a similar style show called 1899 which first season was incredible and they cancelled it almost immediately despite good reviews and it being well viewed. Absolutely furious. They pump out too many shows and can't afford to continue all of them. Better to do less quantity and focus on the quality shows

[@SevenSeasDrama]

It is a vicious circle. Netflix will renew only if people watch, but because people are never sure that things will be renewed they don't watch even if they are interested. *Sigh* I have become so annoyed with this model, I abadndoned the entire American TV with very few exceptions. Nowdays I watch mainly Korean and a bit Japanese series where they have only 1 season. When you start a show, you know it will get an end. Also, you will get that in few weeks, not few years (if you are lucky).

[@Ryan-du4kx]

Sense8 had a final season

[@gflovemyweebow6094]

I never forgive Netflix for not giving (dark crystal ) a new session that was the best thing ever made on Netflix

[@Hurricayne92]

@@SevenSeasDrama to be fair anime adaptations of manga at times suffer the same issue even if you ignore the sub to dub

[@tpc6236]

All the haters need to calm down, be happy your favourite series received a half decent adaptation, ask other fandoms how bad it can be. R.I.P Dark Tower and Wheel of Time 😢

[@ameer781]

As a fan of all 3 I'm glad this one got the essence right and I see great hope for it vs DT and WOT rip 😢

[@Hurricayne92]

The potential for the show not to get a season 2 is a Netflix issue not one with the story itself.

[@silveriver9]

3 Body Problem trilogy is awesome!

[@calvinm1866]

I'm curious to see how you will like it since you've read the books.

[@aquamarine9568]

I loved these books and am really looking forward to the series.

[@entropyalwaysincreases.6867]

​@aquamarine9568 Watch the Chinese version. Its far superior.

[@Ryan_404]

but the netflix show is decidedly NOT.

[@silveriver9]

@Ryan_404 Why are you here then? The awkward moment when the hater realizes he is the no.1 fan...🤔

[@JessicaMartinez-jo6nn]

I’ve read the first 2 books….blew my mind like no other sci-fi ever. I also watched the 30 episode Chinese show series, it was pretty damn good too. I’ve been anticipating March 21st so now I get to watch the Netflix version. I’m so excited…yay 😁

[@user-pb5qn4hv6e]

dont cry

[@edgbarra]

I think the second one is the best but the 3 has some of the most mind blowing concepts, I definitely recommend it to you

[@jfi_]

Expectation not recommended..

[@jacqqulen9106]

I've watched it. Tbh I'm beyond disappointed. Won't be watching until they finish all seasons and if the reviews improves I might pick it up.

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

I rate it a 9/10. Wish it was more faithful but otherwise the modernization of the story feels great

[@jacqqulen9106]

@@konstantinkrastev4478 u mean the perversion of the story?

[@Diana-qi2xc]

I’m really disappointed by Netflix series. It was terrible and they butchered everything, it’s nothing like books. Well, I didn’t expect much to begin with, because it’s Netflix and it’s D&D.

[@Mangolite]

Have you seen the Tencent series adaptation of the Three-Body Problem? If so, how does it compare to each other? I have seen that series, so I have much anticipation for this with caution.

[@ergohash2517]

from what i know the Tencent version had one protagonist, but this one will split him into 5 separate charaacters. Plus, i guess the cop (Da Shi) will have more of a leading role rather than supporting, thats my guess from all the clips.

[@bhaks1046]

I have seen the original chinese drama adaptation - it was highly regarded and well done - very much in-line with the novel - there always will be a divided faction for the original novel fans , the chinese drama adaptation fans and the netflix adaptation fans 😂- lets see how the netflix version looks like 😀

[@Mangolite]

@@ergohash2517 Based on what I've heard, the Tencent series remained faithful to the book. In the first book, one of the main protagonists is Wang Miao, serving as our primary viewpoint. However, in the Netflix adaptation, Wang Miao will be divided into multiple characters who will collaborate as a single team. I'll be comparing the Netflix adaptation with the Tencent version, and I particularly enjoyed the Chinese series.

[@Mangolite]

@@bhaks1046 yep

[@Psycorde]

@@Mangolite This decision alone is very suspect, and I personally dislike it

[@AlcideIzMine]

Loved books! But I'm not going anywhere near the Netflix series until it's finished. I'm not chancing another GoT finale scenario 😂. The Chinese TV adaptation was pretty good tho, but too long at 30 episodes.

[@matchatneko4956]

the Chinese tv adaptation 100% follow the book, but the Netflix? they change the gender of the first book male lead (imaging changing John snow into women?) and I just saw space ship in the trailer (when the heck there is space ship in the god damn 1 book? they changing too much is going to be disaster)

[@KeiPalace]

oh goodness, most Chinese series are 50 eps, and they had to cut them down by gov mandate from 70! Got love a month or two binge watch!

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

i had great fun watching it @@matchatneko4956

[@blondebomber-qo2uy]

@matchatneko4956 Then just say you believe only men deserve wish fulfillment in FICTION. Stop beating around the bush, my dude.

[@ironieser3591]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@KeiPalace all of them focus on earning money. More episodes, more money. The contract with between maker and tv platform is depend a the total number of episode rather than one-play payment.

[@cardboard2night]

Creators Dumb&Dumber that fucked up game of thrones, despite Martin helping all the ways he could and even revealing major plot points to them? These guys, that hated Daenarys so much and loved Arya too much, they simultaneously created a show both too woke and cringe-sexist??? These guys, that brag about killing dragons off in their show? These guys... No thanks. The North remembers. And I am not even that much of a fan of game of thrones in the first place!

[@byrongrimsley500]

Yeah this show was terrible all the men were weak bubbling fools and the women were strong knew how to get things done and we're Brave

[@joynjava]

🗣I HIGHLY recommend watching the 30-episode Chinese masterpiece, Three Body (San ti) directed by Lei Yang on Prime Video!👍🏾👍🏾It’s an excellent rendition of the first book!!!

[@type4647]

Tense, thrilling, emotional and cerebral. Great character development. Easily the best show Ive seen in a while. Alexander Woo, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have been uber-successful in creating a visual and dramatic masterpiece by adapting a well-recognized excellent science fiction novel. You feel the visceral, ethical and intellectual struggle with the decisions and challenges these characters all have to make. The series of tragedies that leads Ye Wenjie to sell-out humanity is in particular numbingly sad-- because the viewer is made to empathize with her. "3 Body Problem" just rises above the useless rot of bad shows that have a lazy audience appeal ("The Gentleman" or anything with a "Star Wars" insignia on it) .

[@meimeiyang6089]

Book: amazing * 10000% Tencent version: bed * 100% Netflix version: bed * 200%

[@SystemUnderSiege]

I just finished the Chinese version and while it was sluggish at some points early on and in the middle, the last half and especially the ending was absolutely incredible and I don't see how Netflix can possibly compare, especially with 8 episodes. Will still give it a chance though.

[@mistyk.1734]

You were a tad too early watching the Chinese version! The anniversary edition was released yesterday, and it's four episodes shorter. From what people who've already watched it say, it's cut out a lot of the sluggish parts and the SFX are better.

[@SystemUnderSiege]

@@mistyk.1734 Do you know where I can find that?

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

I hope the show is succesful while not a faithful adaptation 1 to 1, it is still great and conveys the concepts and coolness of 3 body problem in a more modern way. The book was slightly outdated even when it released

[@I-hear-voices]

The Netflix adaptation is drastically different from the book and the Chinese adaptation. It...fits the "modern audience" trope. Makes sense since the adaptation was done by a Berkeley graduate who has done only 1 other film.

[@bugbear3590]

I could not finish the series. The characters were dumb, the dialogue and writing are atrocious. They act and sound like 12 year old's trying to act like cool adults. The so-called scientists don't share their discoveries like what real scientists would do. I don't understand how this series got such high ratings. FYI, I didn't read the books so am not biased.

[@rasheed9705]

I'm seeing people hate it & people love it. I'm undecided to tune in. 4/5 from this channel doesn't sound bad, usually pretty accurate reviews.

[@MrKAmsterdam]

*The Chinese tv show from tencent is much better, can be found here on YT. All 30 episodes. This Netflix adaptation is not very good and deviatesca lot from the book*

[@riley8939]

It doesn't at all though. Did you read past the first book? Because it sets up books 2 and 3 perfectly. I really loved it and so does everyone I know that read the whole trilogy. The Tencent version is incredibly slow.

[@candypritchett83]

I'll watch the original version before I ever watch anything made by D&D again. Others might have a short attention span but I can't forget they destroyed one of the best book adaptations put to screen for a shot at a Star Wars trilogy. Half a decade later, I stand on business. If I see one of their names on a project, it automatically gets skipped.

[@lonl123]

We have been gifted with some truly excellent sci fi this year so far....Dune 2, which was fantastic and now '3 body' finally hitting Netflix. I am relived to here they did a good job with it...I am torn in that I am halfway through the first Book of the trilogy, and having a hard time putting the book down and don't know if I should wait to watch the series before I finish the trilogy. I am very intrigued by the story, and the trailers for 3 body look fabulous. We are also supposed to get "The Electric State" at some point, which I am also very excited for. I am truly hoping that with Hollywood coming to the realization that intelligent, complex stories can make money if done right, It will herald a new cinematic age of movies that leave you spellbound...Instead of the watered down superhero crap we have been getting for the last decade or so. So very sick of the Marvel crap...Star Wars too...not sure how Disney took a franchise that could have earned them Billions and Billions and drove the show into the ground...couldn't care less about Star Wars anymore to be honest, and wouldn't give two S***'s if it was completely abandoned at this point.

[@boleidi4936]

From a fan of the books who have read them 1000 times, the adaptation by Netflix is awwwwwesome!

[@maliknolan2965]

Loved the show, conflicting personalities and heavy subjects. BUT MAN i could not stand Auggie. Why did they write her so bitter and mean to everyone. Her friends. Her co workers. Her boss. It really pulled me out of the immersion.

[@savagefpv1043]

Great review as always! This is my most highly anticipated series this year. It's hard to imagine they'll able to cramp all the info from the first book into 8 episodes, and it looked like they jumped ahead to include some stories from second book. Hopefully they'll follow the book storyline and don't mess it up like GoT later seasons. Counting down to 3/21, without the laser etched into my retina.

[@KeiPalace]

I personally will never invest in these showrunners after how they botched GOT just cos they got bored.

[@johnbd9765]

They cram book 1 into 5 episodes for some reason

[@UNATCOHanka]

They appropriated one of the best achievements in Chinese science fiction literature. But I guess we all knew what a "Netflix" version does to characters and setting. At least the story has been well represented so new viewers will have fun with this one.

[@blondebomber-qo2uy]

What does a Netflix version do to characters and setting?

[@SuperErickelrojo]

​@@blondebomber-qo2uy The netflix mandatory checklist: 1.Heroes or main characters: just women or gay 2. First kiss or romance: gay 3. main Mexican character 4. main Black character 5. and the most important point, dumb down the story for the American audience. (Points 3 and 4 I don't mind, 1 and 2 I wouldn't mind if it was once in a while, but it is in EVERY SINGLE FKNG SERIES OR MOVIE, and not related or relevant at all to the story)

[@mushypork2132]

@@SuperErickelrojo This! The Netflix show is sloppy, they just put together some key events without actually connecting them the way they were connected in the books. And it was cringe to see them adding some absolutely unrelated gender politics to the show in the most dumb way as well.

[@blondebomber-qo2uy]

I've been off Netflix for 1.5 years and couldn't see myself resubscribing before stranger things but I might be wrong

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

its worth the price of admission, better any movie you will see this year

[@blondebomber-qo2uy]

@@konstantinkrastev4478 I have subscribed 😆

[@mfoutz]

Most people agree this first book in the trilogy is amazing and necessary, but the weakest compared to the next two books. The name of the series, "Remembrance of Earth's Past" tells where this is going. The ideas and scope are enormous and will probably change the way you think about our place in the universe.

[@CongSingGaoLu888]

Amazing series! 10/10. People have to remember that Netflix’ 3 Body Problem is a western adaptation of the book, and the creators received the author’s blessing to adapt his work and he encouraged them to make necessary narrative changes. Some of those key changes include chronological shifts, character tweaks, expansions, additions, and setting the present-day story primarily in the UK. And there’s already a Tencent adaptation with all Chinese cast available on Amazon Prime Video. I haven’t seen it yet, but I heard they censored or watered down some stuff from the book.

[@mccoozie1057]

We need to get it to at least the second season. The second book is when it REALLY takes off.

[@entropyalwaysincreases.6867]

Looking forward to see how they depict the droplets arrival.

[@ankitnmnaik229]

​@@entropyalwaysincreases.6867 yes...and how they show tye droplet scene will also be crucial...

[@eternal_napalm6442]

This brought a tear to my eye

[@SuperErickelrojo]

We need to get the Chinese's second season!. this Netflix one is just garbage...

[@ankitnmnaik229]

@@SuperErickelrojo how?? What did u not like abt this ?

[@e4t662]

I'm watching it now, it's horrible..almost unwatchable. Sorry.

[@cardboard2night]

Thanks... It's astonishing how critics cannot just be honest nowadays. At least comments are. Saved me time.

[@jzt4248]

u need Tencent version

[@SusanaEsteves]

I read the trilogy and loved it. Yes, there are differences, but the essence of the work is respected. I saw the Chinese adaptation and I didn't like the changes or the "forgetting" of something important that was censored. I recommend reading all 3 books, the series adapts the events in chronological order. a reccommend the: Three Body Problem Netflix (Season 1) Review + Book Comparison from Quinn's Ideas

[@robertpanek5944]

Heh, Quinn's Ideas is how I landed here :D

[@wasimshaikh1665]

This show is good considering what Netflix has been producing for couple of years.

[@id104335409]

You did not mentioned that the 3 Body Problem has already been adapted for television in Chinese. Now I only watched the 1st Netflix episode but the Chinese series is different in lots of the scenes - and yes - it is dumbed down. Don't say its not. In the Chinese one you need to have your eyes glued to the screen not to miss any dialogue which is on many vomplex topics. In the English one we see more human daily interactions and shortcuts. Like the Universe is blinking at you scene is dumbed down a 10 to 1 in comparrison. The Chinese version character had to go get special spectral goggles from some University to observe the Universal background radiation. For now the English version is weaker. I will watch the rest, but I am keeping my hopes low. I was hoping it is more engaging then the Chinese one. I haven't read the book, so I can't comment on how close to the source material it is. I know that the public execution scene was missing because it doesn't put China in a good light.

[@tsukasa1608]

Sci-fi show that i saw recently and thought it was excellent was the Chinese adaptation of Three-Body Problem, unlike the Netflix's approach, this one sticks extremely close to the 1st book and enhanced the characters, they also don't shy away from all those hard science concept. Really looking forward to see how a Western production interpret the same plot and idea from a Western perspective.

[@KeiPalace]

actually the GOT from these showrunners turned me off us produced media and onto Chinese, Japanese and Korean, that's the only thing I'll give them kudos for.

[@joebloggs6922]

​@@KeiPalaceGerman shows are quite good as well. Dark on Netflix is incredible. I don't mind reading subtitles either

[@billj4525]

@@joebloggs6922 Dark is one of my favorite shows. I have been waiting for the three body problem. I hope it's good.

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

Definitely on this. What are your thoughts on Shogun?

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

LOVE Shogun! Excellent series!

[@billj4525]

I have considered watching Shogun. Have you? I wanted to get someones opinion on it.

[@poockoo]

There way too much personal drama in it, actually. I like it, but while the original is almost autistic in its detachment from emotions, in the Netflix version, there has been too much of feelies discussed.

[@leahcimwerdna5209]

I just watched Three Body the Chinese series that came out last year. Wasn't bad

[@dezmondtchalla3126]

Did you read the books?

[@leahcimwerdna5209]

@@dezmondtchalla3126 I ordered them, I loved how the show had me thinking, I honestly did not expect to binge watch a show like that.

[@jzt4248]

The Netflix version is like Indian street cuisine, where all the fresh and delicious ingredients are chopped and mixed together, followed by adding over 20 unknown spices. Finally, a tablespoon of homemade curry is added, stirred into a paste, and handed to your mouth. Despite being filled with strange flavors, some people still describe it as a delicacy of mountains and seas, which is truly speechless

[@charleshamilton9274]

This absurd post is the best example of a word salad I have ever read. “…handed to your mouth?” Yikes.

[@athomenotavailable]

One of the fakest thing is how the closeknit group end up playing all the most important roles in the books. So coincidental it feels fake.

[@user-rn2gy7mo6u]

They rushed the story and characters mostly changed.....book and the China TV series is so much better.

[@mattfrost]

“Are there any other SFYs you have been watching?” Well not in real life but I have been having a reoccurring dream of my uncle piloting a plane to the central Midwest while dropping hints about the trip alone the way as I have no idea what’s going on. Just looking down at the land passing beneath us.

[@gewamser]

I can’t tell you how I know, but Netflix has assured the production workers that they are committed to finishing the story.

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

I re-subscribed to netflix just for this

[@llothar68]

Don't bet on it. THis series does not look good. The nail in the coffin of D&D career.

[@RichD2024]

Great review. Sadly Netflix's track record for not finishing the story of original series makes me hesitant to get into this.

[@vegas_party_animal7737]

The problem is that’s the same thinking that causes them to not green lit additional seasons is because the views just aren’t there

[@roastpork5437]

it's a self-fulfilling prophecy and a vicious cycle.@@vegas_party_animal7737

[@Elayzee]

Don’t get too attached to these characters. Especially if they really are sticking with the source material for “The Dark Forrest.”

[@llothar68]

If they really pay $20 million per episode for that what i have seen in the first 4 episodes, there will be no 2nd season. Where is this money spend? The special effects of the game is the only thing and that looks like rendered on an Amiga 2000 in 1990s. I like the story because it's unique. Have not read the book. But i see in real time how the series is dropping dead on IMDB.

[@fakecrusader]

These books are finished. GoT source material was not. It won't therefore be the same scenario, but it looks like it's going to be dumbed down. The book endings weren't great either.

[@tty2020]

I really hope that there will be a Three Body Problem movie directed by Chris Nolan...

[@johnbd9765]

Show is pretty bad. It has its moments, but for some reason they rushed through everything. Watch the Tencent version.

[@hedgedrisk]

They didn’t pay for a good “sound mixer” it was pretty evident. If you don’t want your speakers blown out, you have to rely on subtitles because they whisper the whole f’n movie! It’s a whisper or explosion no in between

[@fakecrusader]

"Mumbled Dialog Problem" is a better name. Typically it's the Americans speaking inside their heads that are the worst. Whatever happened to "projection" ?(not that kind).

[@apachedisco]

If that head-set was the apple vision, everyone would have one. I'd have one. That head-set is awesome.;

[@user-ov5de7uz1h]

The thing I didn’t like about it was they tried to cover mostly of book 1 and insert parts of book 2 and 3 into 8 episodes and things were revealed too early. When you get to ep 6-7, it’s like it slowed down and a bit boring since you already know what’s the mystery. Then a start of a new arc where they tried to get your interest again but it’s already episode 8. They tried to make the finale a big deal, but it wasn’t as impactful as probably revealing the mysterious people behind the game which they already did in earlier episodes. Still im giving it a 4/5 rating. Season 2? Maybe. But definitely not season 3. Unless they slow down the story for season 2.

[@ameer781]

I feel they went through the first book because it's the smallest of the series. Once we get to dark forest and death's end the show will look nothing like it does now same as the book series.

[@s.l.t8318]

Watched the whole 1st season, honestly not bad. First 4-5 episodes are good, mystery and intrigue dial up to 11. But the ending is kind of buzzkill. Even knowing is a set up for 2nd season. Best character imho is Cunningham’s character, only one that sees the big picture.

[@ankitnmnaik229]

How much would you rate it out of 10 ?? Did Netflix ruined it like everyone else is saying??

[@s.l.t8318]

⁠@@ankitnmnaik229maybe 6.5 ish? Not there yet to 7? I would not say they ruined it as I have not watched the original Chinese version. But if you going into this blind, judging only on whether this is a good mystery. Its ok. But like i said, the later episodes really kill the buzz as there is no conclusive ending. Like Chris saids.

[@dezmondtchalla3126]

@@ankitnmnaik229if you read the books I’d say a 6 because of how the story is told differently. But the production is great and what kept me watching.

[@ankitnmnaik229]

@@dezmondtchalla3126 yes I also watched it... there are some cultural sort up issues..and they aren't explaining a lot of science...

[@swampnugget9664]

Netflix Not True To Books And Left Out All The Science Plus Added Stuff Not In Story At All ….🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@jonnyo.p.1773]

0:06 - " Shh Shin Loo" - not even close to getting his name right. It would've taken you 5 minutes to find his name pronounced correctly and practice a few times.

[@Elayzee]

‘Three Body Problem” isn’t event the good book or good part of the story. “The Dark Forrest” is where all the amazing stuff is.

[@wongpeter8744]

Agreed-second books is best among 3

[@loladiaz3534]

just watched. avoided spoilers completely. can’t wait for next season. please do a spoiler video

[@merdufer]

I think they achieved the goal of presenting a more accessible version of the story that non-scifi fans can enjoy, but lost some of the uniqueness of the story in the process.

[@stuartlumi6210]

as a origin story lover, Tencent one is good , this is a big pile of shit. Full of veiled bias and propagandas, and WHY THE F, everybody has to fxxk with each other? and WHY THE F all Chinese face charactors are evil?

[@sbv-zs7wz]

I've watched the Chinese 30 part 'original' and think this may have a way to go to 'better' it, but I will watch. Maybe you could take at look at the 'original' and see what you think?

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I'm now looking forward to watching the Chinese version. I've been very impressed with other productions so I'm hoping it captures the novels well!

[@mistyk.1734]

@@MoviesAndMunchies if possible, watch the 26 episode anniversary edition released yesterday. People who have watched it already say that it's fixed a lot of the problems fans had with the original 30 episode release.

[@matheuslascasas134]

Just finished reading the second book and I’m finding this story absolutely fascinating. I have high hopes for the show

[@lukewinter3343]

Same! I just started the third book and it's just so interesting.

[@roastpork5437]

Please try and finish first few chapters of Book 3 before watching Netflix series because some really important characters from book 3 are in Netflix series. Reason is that all 3 books have characters who started in 2000s. These characters might not be Chinese from China but definitely have the same personality type and academic background. It's basically what an adaptation for the western version is... sadly some people are upset about that. Honestly, with Tencent doing their own faithful adaptation, it would be counterproductive for Netflix to try to one up it by sticking too close to the books with characters. It would seem like bad attempt because you can't out authentic the Chinese themselves.

[@Sleepypawpaw]

The first half of the third book is incredibly. It takes off right away, unlike the first book it was a bit slow at the beginning

[@starmusicsd]

I enjoyed this show, pretty good adaptation so far, hopefully it gets renewed for more seasons. Also currently watching Apple TV's Constellation, good show, interesting ideas!

[@jcooloti]

lol, dude the book is very far from “identical” 😂

[@fakecrusader]

If you have only ready the cultural revolution part, it would appear to be. So we know how close to finishing the book he is.

[@byrongrimsley500]

You know the things that stuck out to me in this show was the fact that the men seem to be weak afraid scared and very timid. Meanwhile they're counterparts the women we're all bold strong did what was needed every time never hesitated. The men in this show were constant bumbling idiots. But the three men important characters just felt useless they could have just left those men out of the show versus putting this on my screen I only kept watching the show because I was waiting to see the man actually Step Up they never did. This ended up being a girl power show

[@rnielvhinsieans.elpidama6935]

Great review didn't have any spoilers thanks

[@freemasonry666]

I am so mad about season 1 ending.

[@XIYIREN2006]

I haven't seen sci fi show this good on Netflix for years , the second season is a must !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-wn6fe1vd6o]

How can there be black and white in it?

[@diarmuidsutton6231]

Chris a good review. I was so disappointed with the last 2 to 3 episodes. I felt the whole thing lost momentum. There's so many holes in the plot they try to hide through physics. Game of thrones ended so badly I don't trust the characters and I was thinking to myself that this will end badly and hey presto it does. I feel robbed all over again. **They are 400 years away but yet they can somehow physically send their tech helmets and images/ live radio links to earth. *** I won't be watching series 2

[@charleshamilton9274]

I found the Chinese version tedious and incomprehensible. My thanks to Netflix.

[@andrewgtz8623]

Chris, 4 out of 5? You have lost all credibility.

[@galetheimpaler7077]

I still don't get what's the need to change the characters so much. Gender, and race swapped and splitting one character into 5 in the name of wokeness really seems utterly unnecessary. The Tencent tv show is so much better yet at times tedious in it's pacing, but is the most loyal and respectful adaptation of the books. This Netflix version would really be the epic the expect if they didn't add all the social ideologies and gender politics that seem mandatory in west productions these days.

[@jzt4248]

A few days ago, Tencent released a new version, which was re edited by the director, removing some unnecessary plot elements. There are only 26 episodes, which looks even better

[@OMGitsShrimp]

While I agree with some of your gripes with the adaptation, I would caution against blaming “wokeness” for bad writing/casting decisions. I would say the adaptation was heavily westernized. The producers seemed misguided in how to meaning fully execute some of the changes they wanted without throwing off the whole thing.

[@yoshimitsu1977]

They are just waiting to announce and create extra clout for this first season, four season will happens for this

[@Erik-cv4tm]

I didn't like the change of Wang Miao being split into two girls who say "fuck" a lot.

[@leofaar]

the netflix series is based only in the first book, or it also has some bits from the whole trilogy?

[@SystemUnderSiege]

Both, kind of. It's doing the first book but it introduces some characters from the later books now, and might have a few references. To set things up easier. But it's mostly the first book.

[@leofaar]

@@SystemUnderSiege Thanks!

[@Jurassic.Fan.Joey17]

He just consumes and spits out these movies and TV shows.

[@Lol_Pig]

Netflix ruined The Witcher, one of my favorite stories. I dont have a lot of faith in this one

[@OneRedFeatherStudios.]

For me...."Black Mirror" is still the best sci-fi-esq series on Netflix. Love that anthology.

[@cynic5581]

Just binged watched the show. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I kind of wish I knew it was going to be a multi part series going in, may have considered reading the books. But that’s kind of chicken or the egg logic, I want to read the books because I liked the show….

[@dezmondtchalla3126]

Read the books. The story it tells is just amazing. The character development you get by Cixin Liu is not being portrayed enough in these adaptations.

[@joyg95]

D&D definitely picked up a completed story after how they messed up GOT without the books to refer to

[@Nostromo2144]

I just can't bring myself Chris...I have 10 eps/hrs left with the Chinese version, which I imagine is superior to this in almost every way, ahem. Best recent sci-fi I've watched...Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom wasn't nearly as terrible as many have said. Similar with Matrix Resurrections I finally watched recently. Still waiting for the next great sci-fi movie/series to wow me. Enjoying Constellation at the moment with the Mrs, although it's not 'great' by any stretch. Beacon 23 was ok/so-so; must get back to The Last Of Us and finish that.

[@lashram32]

You punch down the score because you are unsure of it's renewal? How arbitrary is that? Why would anyone trust your score on anything anymore if you are basing the score on something other than what you are reviewing? "I wanted to give it a 9 or a 10 but I'ma give The Godfather an 8 cuz I'm not sure if they are greenlit for a sequel." I have been watching your all of your reviews for a couple years now because you generally have sound, reasonable judgment.

[@MarkMiller304]

DnD screwed the pooch again didn’t they. They always manage to botch the ending. They aren’t very good writers, when the show is good it’s usually parts they have used from the books, when it fails it’s the parts they made up themselves. We saw from GoT the more they deviated from the books the worse it got.

[@joebloggs6922]

Problem with GOT is they ran out of source material and that's where it went downhill and they howed they are terrible at writing new material but good at adapting existing material. But here they have a complete source material to follow so maybe there won't be that problem

[@MarkMiller304]

@@joebloggs6922 but they aren’t following it

[@blondebomber-qo2uy]

I think they're fantastic writers and did an outstanding job with bringing asoiaf to the screen. My only issue was the lack of Lady Stoneheart but even my old ass can recognize the necessity of trimming fat when bringing books to life.

[@MarkMiller304]

@@blondebomber-qo2uy they absolutely butchered the ending seasons. The only good parts where the parts they somewhat followed the story, when they started to make stuff up on their own it fell flat.

[@blondebomber-qo2uy]

@MarkMiller304 sure, a lot of people were disappointed. It's hard to take an established ip and magically build an ending that satisfies all. I can't say I loved everything in the final season but I got to sew Brienne knighted and Danaerys be the little bratty psycho she was born to be and I was good with that. One season can't erase all the phenomenal work they'd done in prior seasons, at least in my opinion, that's unfair.

[@Aleksandr10450]

They killed Wang Miao. The story is bland and not as engaging as the Tencent version

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

I don't know the books. so this is new to me. Was highly entertainent but please don't call it the new game of thrones. It was good but it lacks of characters you can root for. thats what made GOT so loveable and popular. But the story is intriguing. Thats certainly a way i can imagine happen Aliens contacting earth. But the steam blows off the moment you know it will take another 400years till they arrive. I have to say 1899 was more engaging for me cause it had the better characters. Still dont know and gutted why this was canceled.

[@ShirleyTimple]

Ah yes, the plight of the fanboy. As pathetic as usual😅

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

@@ShirleyTimple thanks for calling my opinion pathetic. u just confirmed ur unsolved issues. get better soon!

[@khomo12]

Sounds cool!👍👍👍

[@user-ch1by3th8s]

Do you have any reviews where you totally destroy something ?

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

While I still try to be objective and kind to the filmmakers, yes... there are the ones that are utter poo. Brazen and Cosmic Sin are two that immediately come to mind 😁

[@The1stDukeDroklar]

I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope they finish it.

[@kathrynburgess7836]

Im too distracted by your awesome glasses 🤓

[@lynware6761]

Me too 😂😂😂 I think they are soo cool and reminds me of a water gun 🔫

[@jzt4248]

Uh, I feel like a pair of metal underwear…

[@naramoro]

Maybe the book is better but this show constantly pretends to be so smart while throwing the dumbest shit at us. Disappointed...

[@robertpanek5944]

This adaptation apparently includes some elements of books 2 & 3, just to set future events up and help with their chronology. Haven't watched it yet, though. It also focuses on the characters more than the trilogy. Let me expand on that. If you haven't read the books yet, remember: this is hard sci-fi. This means characters are not the focus of the story, so don't expect heroes, villains, romance and adventure. This series is about concepts and ideas. I've seen some reviewers fail to understand that (especially women) and being a little disappointed with how certain characters turned out. In these books, characters are more representations of aspects of humanity than anything else. I highly recommend it. There's also a spin-off, basically fan-fic approved by Cixin Liu, written by Baoshu. The best way to describe is "deleted scenes". It's good too.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Cool

[@sholay7773]

I always like your reviews sir❤

[@eduardocod8924]

The book was good can’t wait for the show

[@123100ozzy]

The show is shamefully, pathetically bad. I Pitty the people who are working at that project.