3 Body Problem - Netflix

[klang]

Never read the book but have heard of it. Coming March 21.


View: https://youtu.be/mogSbMD6EcY

 

[Bruce]

Another show, I really wish there was no TV Season until Fall so I can catch up.

 

[Foxbat]

I saw that Prime Video has “Three Body”, so I started the first episode, not knowing what to expect. First, on goes the English captions as it is entirely in Chinese (Cantonese? Mandarin? I couldn’t tell you). However, the premise is that something is causing theoretical physicists around the world to commit suicide. This show is also based on the novel “The Three Body Problem” by Liu Cixin. After watching the Netflix trailer, I wonder which will be closer to the novel.

There are 30 episodes in total. I’ve watched seven so far and it’s quite well done.

 

[Foxbat]

I have finished ”Three Body” on Prime Video and have to say, Wow! It’s a slow burn, but it does a fairly good job with the source material. As I mentioned in the “What are you Watching” thread, the last two episodes pull out all the stops with over-the-top CGI to leave you wanting more.

Now, Peacock is planning on releasing it on their streaming service this month, before Netflix’s adaptation.

Yes, There Are Two Three-Body Problem Adaptations

Peacock and Netflix are offering different options.

www.vulture.com

 

[Bruce]

I have finished ”Three Body” on Prime Video and have to say, Wow! It’s a slow burn, but it does a fairly good job with the source material. As I mentioned in the “What are you Watching” thread, the last two episodes pull out all the stops with over-the-top CGI to leave you wanting more.

Now, Peacock is planning on releasing it on their streaming service this month, before Netflix’s adaptation.

Yes, There Are Two Three-Body Problem Adaptations

Peacock and Netflix are offering different options.

www.vulture.com

Just subtitled right for the Chinese version?

 

[Foxbat]

Just subtitled right for the Chinese version?

Definitely had their subtitles turned on. It made me pay attention as I couldn’t understand anything that was being said (rarely was there English dialogue).

There were some “interesting” bits of dialogue when interacting with the non-Chinese characters. I’m not sure if that was done as a way to denigrate these foreign cultures or just not being familiar with how people outside of China actually talk.

No other nationality is mentioned by name, usually referenced as “Country T” or “City M”, again a strange way of dealing with the other countries of the World. I don’t know if that’s how the novel was written, but it’s a quirk and really doesn’t diminish the work as a whole.

 

[KAB]

All 8 episodes available to binge. One of those shows you have to watch and judge for yourself. Me, I liked it...quite a bit, character-wise. And Liam Cunningham! (Game of Thrones, as well as the producers) Pretty confident it will continue.

 

[Foxbat]

We already had a thread for Netflix’s “3 Body Problem”:

3 Body Problem - Netflix

Never read the book but have heard of it. Coming March 21. https://youtu.be/mogSbMD6EcY

www.satelliteguys.us

I’m surprised XenForo didn’t nag you about creating the new thread, especially since you and klang both picked the exact same Thread title.

 

[Foxbat]

Maybe it’s time to re-start the Netflix account to watch this version. It seems to be getting a lot of positive reviews.

 

[teachsac]

Merged. suggested titles/threads show up when creating a thread. Worked for me.

 

[Bruce]

All 8 episodes available to binge. One of those shows you have to watch and judge for yourself. Me, I liked it...quite a bit, character-wise. And Liam Cunningham! (Game of Thrones, as well as the producers) Pretty confident it will continue.

I am only on the 2nd episode, I know I will be up late t-nite watching as many as possible.

Definitely a show that should be binged.

 

[meStevo]

Really enjoyed this, didnt know there was another adaptation, maybe I'll give that a go too.

 

[Stuart Sweet]

I wanted to like it. Occasionally, I did. Some of the ideas are great. But talk about plot armor!

-The aliens can’t lie.
-The aliens can’t coexist with humans.
-The aliens have the ability to manipulate reality.

Therefore there’s no question that the aliens intend to destroy humanity.

So other than serving the story, why don’t they just cause humanity to destroy itself now? Why wait 400 years for humans to possibly learn how to fight back?

Also

Spoiler

I really think the Wallfacers were chosen by the disembodied head, after it drifts in space for 5,000 years, is revived, and sends the message back in time.

 

[Bruce]

Up to 2am, burned thru 6 episodes, that Ship scene was amazing.

 

[Hyper Casey]

Watched it on Netflix (had no idea it was on Prime). I liked it. Really loved the first 4 episodes, then the last 4 still good but not great. Lots of plot holes for sure, but enjoyable. Gengis Khans army scenes, now that alone was worth watching.

 

[Bruce]

Watched it on Netflix (had no idea it was on Prime).

The one on Prime is not the same series, made in China and subtitled.

 

[klang]

Finished last night and enjoyed it a lot. Hopefully we get to see the remainder of the story. There are three books in the series but I haven’t seen anywhere if season one aligns with book one. Two of the three men behind the series are the pair that brought us Game of Thrones.

 

[Foxbat]

I finally fired up the Netflix account (actually, they had purged it, so I guess I am starting over again from scratch!) and watched “3 Body Problem”. Now, since I had watched this over on Amazon Prime Video (and read the subtitles) I was rather surprised at the pace of the Netflix version, especially when they did the whole extreme nanotechnology thing in episode 3/4 and Prime’s version it was episode 29 out of 30.

Other than the first episode showing the Cultural Revolution and the purging of the intellectuals, I thought the Netflix version wasn’t as good as the one on Prime. Part of that was due to the depths that the Prime version could get into with more episodes to tell the stories, but it felt like a more “believable” story as well. Netflix has the VR headset that looks cool, but it’s not something that could be created on Earth with current technology. Prime’s version of the game requires a suit, gloves, VR goggles, headset, etc., to pull off the game.

Anyway, both versions were worthwhile. I really want to read the books now!

 

[klang]

Season 2 on the way:

3 Body Problem Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix — EPs Promise ‘Epic Conclusion’ to Sci-Fi Saga

With some of the commentary at the link, Season 2 probably will wrap it up.

 

[klang]

With some of the commentary at the link, Season 2 probably will wrap it up.

Not so fast, looking like two more seasons.

‘3 Body Problem’ Creators Clarify Netflix’s Mysterious Season 2 Renewal Plan