Netflix’s new sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem, comes out March 21, and yes, dedicated binge-watchers, you’re getting the whole season in one drop. The eight-episode series — based on a trilogy by Chinese novelist Liu Cixin — is in part a mystery, which you may have gathered if you watched one of the ominous, plot-withholding trailers. The show, from Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and True Blood producer Alexander Woo, promises not just to span multiple genres but to transport viewers to various periods and locations, from China during the Cultural Revolution to the present-day UK and into a strange virtual reality game. Â
We won’t give too much away, but the mind-bending Netflix show in part sets the story in 1960s China, where a young woman’s fateful decision “reverberates across space and time into the present day.” Netflix’s plot synopsis teases danger to mankind: “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.”Â
With big stakes, recognizable cast members from Thrones and plenty of intrigue, here are some more details on the thought-provoking sci-fi show that may soon hold your attention.
When will the series come out?Â
You can stream the full first season of 3 Body Problem starting on March 21. All eight episodes will drop at 3 a.m. ET (midnight PT).
Netflix’s plans currently range from $7 to $23 a month. If you opt for the $7 a month plan, note that it’ll include ads and some titles on the platform will be locked due to licensing restrictions. No Hard Feelings, starring Jennifer Lawrence, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are examples of movies you can’t currently access with ad-based Netflix. Read more about the streaming service in our review.
Meanwhile, another Three-Body Problem adaptation — the Tencent-produced, 30-episode offering Three-Body…
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