A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an existential planetary threat.A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an existential planetary threat.A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an existential planetary threat.
- Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 35 nominations total
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Reviewers say '3 Body Problem' is a captivating adaptation with an intriguing plot and strong performances, praised for its high-concept science fiction and faithfulness to the book's themes. However, it faces criticism for rushed pacing, inconsistent character development, and deviations from the source material. Some find the acting uneven and dialogue unnatural. Despite these flaws, the series is commended for its production quality, special effects, and potential to attract new audiences.
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First two episodes are confusing but in an good way. Show builds op strong for me. Episode 3, 4 and 5 very strong.
But then, from like episode 5 the focus shifts to the most annoying character i have witnessed in a long time: Auggie.
I dont know if it is a bad actress or a good one and Auggie is ment to be this annoying but is a very hard watch.
At some point you just want to skip every scene she is in. I have still one episode left and my god i hope the character is written off.
So now I have 98 words left to typ but i just wanded to express my hate for this character nothing more. Finished.
But then, from like episode 5 the focus shifts to the most annoying character i have witnessed in a long time: Auggie.
I dont know if it is a bad actress or a good one and Auggie is ment to be this annoying but is a very hard watch.
At some point you just want to skip every scene she is in. I have still one episode left and my god i hope the character is written off.
So now I have 98 words left to typ but i just wanded to express my hate for this character nothing more. Finished.
I liked the contemplative nature of this show, but it quite quickly degraded into silliness, and disappointingly so, because it started off pretty well.
We need shows like this one promised to be, but the clues were there right from the start with the annoying constantly smoking cast. Brought to you by the same people who scuttled 7 years of game of thrones with a half ar$ed 8th series. Interestingly this series was 8 episodes long but the show runners killed the show well before the final episode, so I guess that's progress for them, condensing 8 years of disappointment down into an eight episode arc.
I don't know what to think after finishing this first series. It was tantalising in its premise, but so disappointing in its execution.
We need shows like this one promised to be, but the clues were there right from the start with the annoying constantly smoking cast. Brought to you by the same people who scuttled 7 years of game of thrones with a half ar$ed 8th series. Interestingly this series was 8 episodes long but the show runners killed the show well before the final episode, so I guess that's progress for them, condensing 8 years of disappointment down into an eight episode arc.
I don't know what to think after finishing this first series. It was tantalising in its premise, but so disappointing in its execution.
I've been looking forward to 3 Body Problem for what feels like a decade. I just binged the entire first season in two days and it's everything I hoped it would be and more. This series is adapted from the best selling novels of the same name. It's a show that will pull you into their world and not let go. There are so many mysteries that will keep your mind going the entire time. You can tell they put a lot of money into this show too because the visuals are absolutely beautiful. The only thing that could've been better was character development. I stole this quote from a review I read but I couldn't agree more, "3 Body Problem sets a new standard for what sci-fi is capable of." I'm already looking forward to next season. It can't come fast enough.
Really enjoying this show... very happy to see something scientific mixed with a good mix of mystery and a near perfect cast to portray all the characters. I don't know the source material, but my only subtraction is Auggie. My god what an incredibly weak, pathetic, and absolutely annoying character. I've heard other reviews say this is close to the source material tho so who knows, maybe the character is supposed to be that way. But the visuals are pretty impressive even though at times clearly on a budget, and I love the buildup that season 1 accomplished.
Seriously 500 characters required... but I ran out of stuff to say...
Seriously 500 characters required... but I ran out of stuff to say...
First of all, I haven't read the books, so my review will be about what I watched.
That being said, the show tells us a story about humanity, how we interact, what we feel, the good, the bad, and how that can make us unique.
I think the plot is amazing, there's no doubt about it, the effort to create an atmosphere of intrigue is notable, it catches you, I had no idea what was happening the first episodes and I think that was crucial, I loved that. However, when things start to make sense and It leaves you nothing to imagine it is weird, I dont know, what I love the most of a fiction sometimes is how nothing is clear, here they tell you everything, literally.
Secondly, I think there were a lot of protagonists, they werent so bad, but too many stories that didnt have much to do with the plot (stop making fat people the funny ones)
All in all, it was fun, it starts very good, then its not so good, then again good and then desapointing. If you love sci-fi, highly recommended, if not, watch something else.
That being said, the show tells us a story about humanity, how we interact, what we feel, the good, the bad, and how that can make us unique.
I think the plot is amazing, there's no doubt about it, the effort to create an atmosphere of intrigue is notable, it catches you, I had no idea what was happening the first episodes and I think that was crucial, I loved that. However, when things start to make sense and It leaves you nothing to imagine it is weird, I dont know, what I love the most of a fiction sometimes is how nothing is clear, here they tell you everything, literally.
Secondly, I think there were a lot of protagonists, they werent so bad, but too many stories that didnt have much to do with the plot (stop making fat people the funny ones)
All in all, it was fun, it starts very good, then its not so good, then again good and then desapointing. If you love sci-fi, highly recommended, if not, watch something else.
Did you know
- TriviaShow-runners, producers and writers Benioff and Weiss stated in 2024 they intend to adapt Cixin Liu's 'Remembrance of Earth's Past' book trilogy into a total of at most 4 seasons.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 TV Shows of 2024 (So Far) (2024)
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