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3 Body Problem

Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:25 pm
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
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Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:25 pm
This is a really good show. It's a wild concept but something way down the road I could see happen. Anyone watched this one?

It has another season coming out.
Posted by SLCGumpFB25
SLC
Member since Jun 2025
991 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:57 pm to
I enjoyed it. Thought they did a good job visually representing some wipd concepts.

There is a Chinese (I think?) series on the same material that is much longer, but subbed in English if you are interested in checking it out.
Posted by alajones
Huntsvegas
Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:59 pm to
I really liked it. It was very well done. I thought it went off the rails a little after the reveal.


Spoiler


How did they seriously talk to a human for 30ish years and never get around to the concept of dishonesty?
Posted by DMagic
#ChowderPosse
Member since Aug 2010
49426 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:01 pm to
Can we post book spoilers? In any case I have zero faith in D&D to make this story as compelling or thought provoking as the novels even though this series is complete unlike GOT
Posted by SLCGumpFB25
SLC
Member since Jun 2025
991 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:06 pm to
quote:

How did they seriously talk to a human for 30ish years and never get around to the concept of dishonesty?


Yeah there are some issues that I don't really understand with it. Could just be an issue trying to fit the whole story into a series. From what I understand they are mammoth undertakings to read.
Posted by Corinthians420
Iowa
Member since Jun 2022
16104 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 1:21 am to
If you enjoy this show then i consider Devs on Hulu a must watch. 8 part mini series and the whole story is complete in 1 season.
Posted by SouthEasternKaiju
SouthEast... you figure it out
Member since Aug 2021
41471 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 6:52 am to
Anyone see the Chinese version of this show? Is on Amazon. Subtitled.

Why the DV?

Is that a no?
This post was edited on 9/1/25 at 8:27 pm
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
33533 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 7:50 am to
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3 Body Problem



I want to watch this series but will wait until I finish the books. Currently toward the final 3rd of the 2nd book, so I have a ways to go.
Posted by warm
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2022
147 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 9:02 am to
Saw the show, like it, read the book series, Loved the books, can no longer watch the show. They altered the characters too much from the books
Posted by minimal
Member since Feb 2007
958 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 9:15 am to
i think they did a decent job of adapting it. it was never going to be an easy or perfect adaptation. the choices they made make sense to me to the point that i'm not going to quit watching the series. in fact after a recent rewatch, i enjoyed it a bit more than first viewing.

it is possible to appreciate both, imo

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shameless, nerdy book plug: to anyone considering it, they are very worth the read if you like sci-fi
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Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
15534 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 9:43 am to
Eiza Gonzalez may be the hottest chick I’ve ever seen.

Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
27886 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 9:48 am to
I just finished the book......holy shite man.

Posted by VOR
Member since Apr 2009
67174 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 9:56 am to
I enjoyed it it’s a “high concept” show that worked. It had some great cinematography. The ending was pretty open, imo. I’m glad there’s another season.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4961 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:49 pm to
quote:

How did they seriously talk to a human for 30ish years and never get around to the concept of dishonesty?


Agreed, that was odd.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4961 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:58 pm to
quote:

Saw the show, like it, read the book series, Loved the books, can no longer watch the show. They altered the characters too much from the books


I'm about to order. I see a set of 3 but also a set of 4 (says international version)

Do you have 3 or 4 books?
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4961 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:59 pm to
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I just finished the book......holy shite man.



Which one? And did you get the set with 3 or 4 books?
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
65210 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 1:33 pm to
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It has another season coming out.

Yes, March of 2026
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
33533 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 1:56 pm to
quote:

Do you have 3 or 4 books?



It is 3 books
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
27886 posts
Posted on 9/1/25 at 5:53 pm to
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Which one?


3 Body Problem

3 books total.
Posted by SundayFunday
Member since Sep 2011
9800 posts
Posted on 9/2/25 at 8:25 am to
Do yourself a favor and read the book series. At risk of sounding pretentious, I will say it’s one of those book series that will literally change the way you think about the world around you.

On the topic of the show, I thought the visual effects were great and did the series justice with explaining some high concepts (however the “high concepts“ dramatically increase in scale and complexity in the next two books – so they really have their work cut out for them).

Some of the character choices were questionable, though in my opinion, and honestly, I think the writing, especially the first few episodes, was pretty damn bad. There were so many plot holes or unexplained connections in the story that it almost turned me off senseI’m such a big fan of the book series itself.

In the end, I did complete it. It was happy I did. I am really hoping they acknowledge the show success by really nailing down some good writing and character development.

Again, they have their work cut out for him with the next two books. Aside from the visual effects, which will have to be perfectly done or else I would simply not accept it( those who know which part I’m talking about will agree.) - there’s one character that I believe is already established in the first season, but will take a large role in the next two books as the story progresses. Let’s just say that the quality of the writing for this character going forward could either make the show successful in addition to the visual effects or could be written as the most insufferable, woke, character in streaming history and made me not want to finish.
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