‘3 Body Problem’ (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's sci-fi series
Show name: 3 Body Problem
Platform: Netflix
Date of release: March 21, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Sci-fi
Director: Minkie Spiro, Jeremy Podeswa, Derek Tsang, Andrew Stanton
Full cast list: Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, Eiza González, John Bradley, Alex Sharp, Rosalind Chao, Jonathan Pryce, Liam Cunningham, Saamer Usmani, Zine Tseng
The ‘3 Body Problem’ is an upcoming science fiction television series based on Liu Cixin's novel series of the same name.
Created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, the series is set to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
What is the plot of ‘3 Body Problem’?
‘3 Body Problem’ transports viewers to 1960s China, where a young woman, Ye Wenjie (Zine Tseng), faces a pivotal choice echoing through ages into the modern era.
Witnessing her father's brutal death during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, Ye Wenjie, an astrophysicist, is compelled into military service at a secluded radar base due to her scientific expertise.
Her decision at the base reverberates through space and time, impacting a group of modern-day scientists facing a monumental threat to humanity.
Reshaping the sci-fi genre, the series intertwines intricate mysteries with a narrative centered around human connections.
The official synopsis of the series reads, "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.”
‘3 Body Problem’ cast
Benedict Wong
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Benedict Wong, the acclaimed British actor, assumes the crucial role of intelligence officer Da Shi in '3 Body Problem.'
Wong achieved global acclaim for his performance in the film 'Dirty Pretty Things,' earning him a nomination for a British Independent Film Award.
Liam Cunningham
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Liam Cunningham, who is best known for ‘Game of Thrones’, takes on the role of Thomas Wade in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem.’
The esteemed Irish actor has made a mark with performances in various films, including 'A Little Princess,' 'Dog Soldiers,' 'The Crooked Man,' 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley,' 'The Escapist,' and 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.'
Jess Hong
Jess Hong, a New Zealand actress of Chinese descent, steps into the vital role of Jin Cheng in '3 Body Problem.'
Renowned for her contributions, Jess Hong is best recognized for her involvement in 'The Brokenwood Mysteries,' an award-winning New Zealand television detective drama series.
How to stream ‘3 Body Problem’?
‘3 Body Problem’ will be available to stream on Netflix starting Thursday, March 21, 2024.
One needs to have a Netflix membership to watch the film. The membership starts from as low as $6.99/month (standard plan with ads).
The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month while the premium plan costs $22.99/month.
‘3 Body Problem’ trailer
