The Three-Body Problem (2024)

"3 Body Problem" is a science fiction series from Netflix, created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo. It is based on the trilogy of the same name by Chinese writer Liu Cixin, "Remembrance of Earth's Past". The first season was released on March 21, 2024, and consists of 8 episodes. The series tells how humanity faces an existential threat from an alien civilization heading to Earth. The events begin during the Cultural Revolution in China, where a young astrophysicist Ye Wenjie makes a fateful decision that echoes through space and time into the present. A group of brilliant friends — Saul Durand, Jin Cheng, Auggie Salazar, Will Downing, and Raj Varma — make astonishing discoveries as the laws of science begin to break down, and they find themselves at the center of a global conspiracy. Plot:

The series combines hard science fiction with deep philosophical questions. After mysterious suicides of scientists around the world, detective Da Shi teams up with a group of Oxford friends to uncover the truth. They discover that the alien civilization San-Ti (Trisolarans) received a signal from Earth and is now heading here, but will arrive only in 400 years. Meanwhile, mysterious forces appear on Earth, seeking either to help or hinder the invasion. The series explores themes of science, faith, survival, and moral choice in the face of the unknown. Franchise Chronology:

The series "3 Body Problem" is an adaptation of Liu Cixin's trilogy "Remembrance of Earth's Past". Although the Netflix series has no direct spin-offs, it is planned for three seasons, which will cover all three books. Here is the chronology of the books and corresponding seasons: 1. "The Three-Body Problem" — Book 1 (2008). Events during the Cultural Revolution and first contact with the Trisolarans. Season 1 of the series (2024) partially adapts this book.

• "The Dark Forest" — Book 2 (2008). Humanity prepares for the invasion, using the "dark forest" strategy. Season 2 (2026) adapts this book.
• "Death's End" — Book 3 (2010). An epic resolution spanning millions of years and the end of the Universe. Season 3 (release date not announced) adapts this book. Where to Watch:
• Netflix — official platform for watching all seasons.
• UAKino — search on a Ukrainian localized site (dubbing may be available).