3 Body Problem Trailer Reaction (No Book Spoilers)

[@fabiominelli820]

In order to understand "Sophon", you have to go through the third book 😆

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Ahhh I see, realizing we need to hurry up and finish the series before the show comes out!

[@KabbalahSherry]

Ya'll MUST read the 2nd & 3rd books! 🤩

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Definitely moving it up the TBR after all the positive comments about the rest of the series! Thank you for the support.

[@samsulh314]

Wang Miao is basically replaced by “The Oxford Five.”

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Ahhh, makes sense. Good looking out. Thanks for watching!

[@jikGeek]

I like your comment but I hate the fact they've done this.

[@tsukasa1608]

@@jikGeek The fact is, Wang Miao wasn't really a developed character in the book anyway, plus he never shows up again in later books, his character was only fleshed out by the Tencent Chinese adaptation, so I have no problem with replacing him as long as someone get to experience what he did in the book, also I believe Eiza Gonzalez's character resembled Wang Miao the most.

[@DamonSun-hn7cn]

@@jikGeek if you've watched the Tencent version, you would know how dull and dragout about the characterization of Wang Miao is. There was just too many inner monologue that cant really be done right in tv medium.

[@Mangolite]

I haven't read the book trilogy, but I have watched the Chinese Tencent series 3-Body. It's available on KZbin, and the first two episodes are free. I loved the 30-episode series, and I'll be comparing it to Netflix's version. The Tencent series is a slow burn with a grounded take, even with the fantastical elements. I enjoyed the computer-animated VR version of the game more than the realistic environment. To my surprise, the show has quite a few critiques on the Cultural Revolution, despite being censored for the Chinese audiences.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Yes, I watched and thoroughly enjoyed the Chinese adaptation! I thought the VR scenes were really cool, and hopefully with a bigger budget Netflix will make them even more awe-inspiring. I'll also be curious to see how their version adapts the Chinese Revolution and all the themes from the first book. - Jesse

[@tiagdvideo]

Agree. Regarding the Cultural Revolution - the Tencent series is close to the original Chinese version of the book. The English translation changed the order of the story and grouped the Cultural Revolution scenes towards the start (in the Chinese version they are scattered as brief flashbacks) as a result many thought the Tencent version had deliberately cut these scenes. I'm also interested in how the Netflix will handle these.

[@TheAtticusFinch]

@@tiagdvideo Netflix version is set in EUROPE, they will probably make it about Stalin or Mussolini. Same difference 😂

[@danhardy6569]

Super hyped about the adaptation. I love it when books I've ready make the transition to visual media and this trailer makes it seem like they are going to do it right. (also the music in this trailer was perfect setting the tone and mood)

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Couldn't agree more. Very excited to see it. Thanks for watching!

[@BSE00]

The thing with the character called sophon is, that it is a mistranslation. The chinese for sophon is 智子, which literally translates as something like "wisdom particle". The explanation for the english word "sophon" that makes the most sense to me is, that it is a contraction of "sophia" (greek for wisdom) and proton. Now here is where it gets tricky for non-chinese natives like me (and you). 智子 as a combination of characters is also used in japanese, for the female name "Tomoko". So, without many additional spoilers, I can tell you that later in the story a character named Tomoko appears. In the english translation of the book, however, she is consistently and falsely called sophon. That is not her name, it is a translation error, but since it's in the official english translation, apparently Benioff and Weiss are just going with it. Sorry for the rant... EDIT: (just editted out a grammar mistake)

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

No, thank you for the insight! That definitely makes it make more sense haha. After posting this video, we are 100% looking forward to reading the next books in the series. Appreciate the support and explanation!

[@tsarbombawithinternetconne875]

Unsure but isn't sophon like the shortened version of "Sophisticated Proton"

[@TomOrange]

im so nervous for this show. I want it to be good but Netflix has dropped the ball so many times. I will say it makes me want to re-read the series. From just this trailer it looks really promising I having a feeling that they are going to be adding in things from the later book to flesh this first season out.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Yea, I'm always concerned with adaptations. And given the way GoT ended when the boys ran out of source material... In theory, they shouldn't have that issue here. We'll see! We're definitely going to have to finish the series either way. Thanks for watching! - Jesse

[@salfont3]

When's the collab??

[@YouTubeHallMonitor]

Da Shi is my favorite character from the T3BP novel and in the trailer, Benedict Wong's interpretation is dead wrong in every scene. He looks worried, unguarded, and worst of all, weak! He should be stoic, firm, and unwavering. His first line in the trailer is also expositional; a countdown!? Never would have guessed, thank you so much for telling me. Anyway I've read this series 6 or 7 times now. Dark Forest is my favorite novel of all time and to Mr "Benedict Cumberbatch," you definitely should read it. Either way I'm very excited to see that a wider audience will soon be exposed to this story (been dying to talk about it with someone other than my wife), and I'm even more excited to know that it will undoubtedly push more people to read the books.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Mmm I see what you mean. Hopefully it won't be that way in the full show, but we shall see! We're definitely going to finish the books. Thanks for watching!

[@hilzabub]

I read the books and this trailer gives me hope. My wife watched the trailer and thought it looked like something she would watch, even though she hasn't read them.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Same! And yea it definitely seems like a show that would appeal to a larger audience.

[@Ballbagsaggins]

I started on Book 2 (because I'm disgusting), loved it and then went back to book 1. I wasn't as big a fan of book one but I love the series as a whole and can't wait to see what they do with it. I didn't realise that they'd made the Chinese version so might have to check that out! I have no clue how they would even consider visualising some of the concepts in book 3.🤷‍♂️🤣🤣

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Hopefully it can live up to the hype! Thanks for watching.

[@lalilule2837]

have you read the second and third book? some of the characters from those books are in here

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

No we haven’t yet, looking to finish the series this year. Would you recommend finishing the series?

[@matc.1570]

​@@ItsLitBookReviewsdefinitely read them! If you thought the first book was intense, 2 and 3 will blow your mind. Hands down the best sci-fi series I've ever read.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

@@matc.1570 heck yeah, you got me looking forward to it now. Can’t say I loved the first book (Jesse really did), but I’m definitely going to dive into the rest of the series now. Appreciate the support!

[@tsukasa1608]

There's some characters and elements from the 2nd and 3rd book in this trailer, D&D in their latest interview said they combined all three book together. So if you haven't read the 2nd and 3rd book the show might be a spoiler to you.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Good call. We are definitely looking at finishing the series hopefully, before March. Did you enjoy the entire series?

[@tsukasa1608]

@@ItsLitBookReviews Oh definitely! 2nd and 3rd book were even better and crazier than the 1st, 2nd book was very Arthur C Clarke and 3rd book was very Isaac Asimov. For a lot of people 2nd book is their favourite out of the three because it's the most action packed, but to myself I loke 3rd book the most as there's a lot of really crazy idea and concept going on here, real trippy stuff.

[@talisa222]

Sorry, they said they put elements of the 2nd and 3rd book in in an interview?! for an 8-episode show?! Another smash and dash by D&D it looks like lol.

[@tsukasa1608]

@@talisa222 yes, it's from the hollywoodreporter interview.

[@salfont3]

Yooo, this blew up! Congrats on such a successful video guys! I love the chill podcast-y feel of your usual videos but I also enjoyed this. Maybe you could try spicing it up with more short-form content in between the usual vids?

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Yes, we are planning to sprinkle some more short-form stuff in with our typical long-form videos. Appreciate your continued support and engagement!

[@liqi1032]

After I watched this trailer, I quickly got more interested in the Chinese version. At least the actors are closer to my imagination.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Agreed! I feel like they did the book justice in most aspects. Thanks for watching!

[@talisa222]

Chinese version will stand the rest of time. This one will hopefully push people towards either that or the books b

[@BillyBusby]

Looks good if weren't called 3 Body Problem. I imagine it will have very little to do with the original book. After Netflix's handling of the Witcher, I'm really hoping it doesn't turn out to be typical Netflix trash.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

We can only hope!

[@lordkibagami]

Putting aside the mandatory DEI pandering bullshit for the american snowflakes.... The Chinese show took 30 episodes to get thru the 1st book(they could have done the same in 25 if not for all the dramatics), im very worried how netflix will turbofuck it all into 8.

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Lmao only time will tell. Your concern is warranted!

[@chasemcdaniel3620]

These book trilogy is probably the best Lovecraftian cosmic horror. You've gotta read it all to get it

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

We plan on finishing the series asap! Thanks for the comment

[@alexstrang9823]

I dont get the point of it, when just last year there already was a good adaptation. People should get used to subtitles

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Fair point! I enjoyed the adaptation from last year as well.

[@pensacola2015]

D&D are involved, so it's gonna be a let down. The material is too cerebral for them

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

You may very well be right, but we're hoping for the best. Thanks for watching!

[@mtwhite1006]

is that josh allen?

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Yes it is

[@flowermage7299]

If you love hearing the F-Bomb from dumb ordinary hollywood actors pretending to be ultra smart, then this might be something you'll enjoy. But for me, after less than a half hour, I just couldn't stand hearing the swearing in every couple of sentences of the dialog.

[@user-pk7ur3ev6d]

Netflix destroyed a work of art. So disappointed .

[@TheAtticusFinch]

Looks like they are swapping the characters and scenarios. Might be good, might be total dog shit about global warming and shiiiiiiiiiit!

[@ItsLitBookReviews]

Really hoping they don't mess it up. Trailer looks pretty solid though, I cannot lie

[@TheAtticusFinch]

@@ItsLitBookReviews Yeah, top cast.I think the character of Da Shi is being played by the onion knight from G.O.T. Much like the Chinese version of the show, he seems to enter the VR version of Trisolaras. Should be interesting.