Starting March 21, the series “3 Body Problem” will be available on Netflix. A new trailer shows that the series adaptation of the popular science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem” seems to be highly ambitious. The reactions from fans to the trailer are mostly optimistic.
What series is it about? “3 Body Problem” is an adaptation of a major science fiction novel. Specifically, it’s about “The Three-Body Problem” by Chinese author Liu Cixin.
The novel, which was first published in China in 2008 and was only translated into German in 2016, is just the first part of an entire trilogy. Since its publication, the book has received numerous awards worldwide and is considered by goodreads.com to be one of the best sci-fi novels of the 21st century so far.
The story revolves around humanity’s attempt to make contact with extraterrestrials, known as “Trisolarans”. Their planet is under the influence of three suns, which is how the German title of the novel comes about. A conflict quickly develops, culminating in a possible alien invasion.
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The showrunners of the series are none other than David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who are primarily known for their work on Game of Thrones. Among the cast are Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange), John Bradley-West (Game of Thrones), and Eiza González (Alita: Battle Angel). Liam Cunningham, known from Game of Thrones, also stars, who has his own thoughts on the new series.
In the first long trailer for the Netflix series, you can already get a sense of the story’s scale:
The new trailer raises high expectations among fans
How is the trailer received by fans? Numerous enthusiastic comments are piling up on YouTube. Many have read the book and hope for the most faithful adaptation possible.
For example, user @JonJonRevolution writes: “The cast and crew are fantastic. Now we can only hope they get the chance to film all three books with the necessary time and money.”
And @amberhan6524 also feels: “I love the vibe already! This trailer gives me goosebumps! I just finished all three books, and by the end, I was so overwhelmed that I sat there for hours unable to articulate myself.”
Especially the impressive visuals are raising fans’ expectations. @princephillip1481 comments: “That looks damn good! Can’t wait. Very nice, Netflix.”
But even viewers who are not familiar with the book can appreciate the trailer. “I’ve never read the books, but the trailer was fantastic!”, says @bucknutz9290.
Despite everything, some comments also express concern. The high budget of around 200 million dollars (via Moviepilot) is not a guarantee for a successful adaptation. User @TheGalacticWest seems to be familiar with the source material, noting: “I’m not sure how they’re going to tackle the stranger elements in the series, but I’m curious.”
There is also concern that Netflix might not continue the series after just one season. This has happened before, for example with the series “1899” from the creators of “Dark”.
Starting March 21, 2024, both long-time fans and those unfamiliar with the novel can venture into its mysterious universe. The series will then run on Netflix and will consist of eight episodes.
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