‘3 Body Problem’ (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's sci-fi series

Created by David Benioff and Alexander Woo, ‘3 Body Problem’ is a science fiction television series
Zine Tseng in '3 Body Problem'
Zine Tseng in '3 Body Problem'

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


 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Benedict Wong 王漢斌 (@wongrel)


 

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


 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Liam Cunningham (@liamcunningham1)


 

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



 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

With Season 8 set to premiere in 2027, the Netflix drama has already secured another chapter, with its first seven seasons already attracting more than 500 million views worldwide
2026-11-13T15:48:34.000Z
Ewan McGregor joins Claire Danes in the A24 thriller, which also stars Daveed Diggs and explores how a suspected hit-and-run threatens a marriage
2026-11-13T12:59:20.000Z
‘Happy’s Place’ Season 3 casts ‘Desperate Housewives’ star James Denton as Reba McEntire’s new love interest
2026-11-13T08:12:36.000Z
An unexpected rash turned out to be measles that might have been fatal for one character.
2026-11-13T07:46:24.000Z
Pavi and Nisha will follow separate paths before their journeys bring them back together in Book 2
2026-11-13T04:46:57.000Z
Mariska Hargitay’s reported ‘SVU’ paycheck includes acting and producing, while her estimated wealth reflects a career spanning more than four decades.
2026-11-12T20:43:49.000Z
'Marshals' Season 2 introduces a Texas cowgirl who joins Kayce Dutton at East Camp to help establish an equine therapy program.
2026-11-12T20:24:16.000Z
‘School Spirits’ Season 4 brings back Jennifer Tilly as Deborah Hunter-Price and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark while expanding its cast with four new additions
2026-11-12T20:05:26.000Z
Paul Wesley and Sara Canning reunite for Netflix’s college sports romance ‘Icebreaker,’ years after starring together in ‘The Vampire Diaries.’
2026-11-12T19:40:49.000Z
Peacock’s ‘The Good Daughter’ finale answers questions about the school shooting, Huck’s past and the buried secrets dividing Sam and Charlie’s family.
2026-11-12T16:29:59.000Z