Topic: Three Body Problem (Netflix)

[Trada]

Just started to watch this series yesterday

Dont know anything about the person/people that wrote the books.

But it's like a scientists fever dream and what you get from the series is down to your basic knowledge of science and conspiracy theories

I started off thinking it's about scientists discovering God and God getting funny about it telling scientists to stop their research or they would die and they have a countdown in their heads showing how long they've got to stop the research or die.

but then aliens are added into the mix and the "Wow" signal and throw in scientists from today trying to prove to people say from the Middle Ages that science is real and has the answers

Then throw in a scientist from the past calling a scientist from the future a troll for disagreeing with them and moving their research on

And then the question of how we will survive in the future when the Earth ends

And the book "Silent spring" that keeps being shown the first book about man killing wildlife with pesticides maybe the first green book

Its full of references from TV documentaries and shows like Horizon that I have watched about these things in the past

And I only 3 episodes in. but im loving it and I haven't even mentioned Turing and the human computer.

Maybe it's down to the cider Im drinking

[Armand9]

I just binged it, after a recommend from a friend

The sci-fi premise, while nothing new is for the most part done well and i liked that side of it and it had me wanting more (i don't think the writing is great but the premise carries it)

But, then we get into the tangle of the human stories they want to tell and in short i couldn't give a shit about them and didn't find any of them remotely interesting apart from the thread linked to to the culture revolution in china, which i did find compelling (it's like that part was written by a good writer and the rest, well... wasn't)

so up until a key moment (those who've seen will know what i mean, yes it was telegraphed but still good) i was onboard. From that point onward it was just a slow wind down until the season ended and left me feeling, meh, do i want to bother with season 2 if they make one?

Don't know, i'd probably give it a go but unless they pull me in quick i'd probably ditch it if it continues in the vein of the last 'half' of the first season

In short, for me it 'reads' like a good short story but when they fleshed it out all the superfluous stuff that wasn't the short story is poor

[ScouserAtHeart]

They could've easily left out most of the "human interest" bits and made this about 4 episodes long and it would've been a better watch

[jillcwhomever]

No way I am watching it, it's made by those idiots who ruined GOT.

[Brian Blessed]

No way I am watching it, it's made by those idiots who ruined GOT.

This time they actually have the entire story to work from. Plus there is a third creator involved. It’s also only a trilogy of books, so the show will probably only be 3 seasons.

I haven’t read the books, but from what I have read about them, each is vastly different. Even if you didn’t care for these characters, I’m not sure that will be an issue with season 2.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

This time they actually have the entire story to work from. Plus there is a third creator involved. It’s also only a trilogy of books, so the show will probably only be 3 seasons.

I haven’t read the books, but from what I have read about them, each is vastly different. Even if you didn’t care for these characters, I’m not sure that will be an issue with season 2.

Early reviews of it put me off it, when apparently the guys who ruined GOT took the source material, and changed every character to be something different than they were in the books

So yeah I don't have massive confidence in those guys

[RedSince86]

4 episodes in, and i prefer the Chinese version made by Tencent as it's much closer to the Books.

Netflix version has invented characters that's made a fellowship of Millennial Nerds.

The lead actress has apparently inspired my Other Half's next haircut.

[itihasas]

4 episodes in, and i prefer the Chinese version made by Tencent as it's much closer to the Books.

Netflix version has invented characters that's made a fellowship of Millennial Nerds.

The lead actress has apparently inspired my Other Half's next haircut.

I've heard this as well, that the 30 episode Chinese version is much more faithful to the books.

[BarryCrocker]

Two episodes in an I'm liking it so far.

Also, has this show been funded by a cigarette company? Deplorable that the arts are making it fashionable again.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Four episodes in. Invested in it at this point, but still a bit baffled.

[blert596]

Loved the first 5 or so episodes, but it seemed to taper off after that. Still enjoying it but my early thought that I'd binge the whole lot in one go tapered off to a " grab an episode later if I can".

Thought the ending was a bit of a damp squid too. Hardly a cliffhanger.

Cant wait for the next series though. Any ideas when its forecast for?

[Henry Gale]

Loved the first 5 or so episodes, but it seemed to taper off after that. Still enjoying it but my early thought that I'd binge the whole lot in one go tapered off to a " grab an episode later if I can".

Thought the ending was a bit of a damp squid too. Hardly a cliffhanger.

Cant wait for the next series though. Any ideas when its forecast for?

Considering how long they are taking on shows like these I'm guessing 2-3 years maybe? I vaguely remember watching Outer Range about 2 years ago and still no sign of season 2, same with Severance, that aired over 2 years ago and think they've only just started making season 2. TV shows today have  a lot more work involved but the gaps between seasons is getting wild.

[Schmidt]

Considering how long they are taking on shows like these I'm guessing 2-3 years maybe? I vaguely remember watching Outer Range about 2 years ago and still no sign of season 2, same with Severance, that aired over 2 years ago and think they've only just started making season 2. TV shows today have  a lot more work involved but the gaps between seasons is getting wild.

The writers strike is largely to blame for that no?

[Henry Gale]

The writers strike is largely to blame for that no?

Probably partial blame yeah, there seems to be a massive gap between seasons. The Handmaids Tale last season was in 2022 and the next one isn't till 2025/2026, 3-4 years is crazy for a show like that. Shows like Game Of Thrones etc is more understandable as the CGI takes a while but these kind of shows shouldn't take that long.

[Elisha S]

Waited four years for the second series of Ratched only to just find out its been cancelled.

[Schmidt]

Probably partial blame yeah, there seems to be a massive gap between seasons. The Handmaids Tale last season was in 2022 and the next one isn't till 2025/2026, 3-4 years is crazy for a show like that. Shows like Game Of Thrones etc is more understandable as the CGI takes a while but these kind of shows shouldn't take that long.

It had a huge impact though. Even shows that were already shooting were delayed because they couldn't do the usual rewrites and fixes along the way. I think it had a big impact on scheduling too, as I'd imagine a lot of resources are shared across productions that normally occur one after the other.

[Brian Blessed]

It had a huge impact though. Even shows that were already shooting were delayed because they couldn't do the usual rewrites and fixes along the way. I think it had a big impact on scheduling too, as I'd imagine a lot of resources are shared across productions that normally occur one after the other.

Made doubly worse due to the actors being on strike. It must have been a nightmare trying to get everything scheduled for shooting.

[RedSince86]

Considering how long they are taking on shows like these I'm guessing 2-3 years maybe? I vaguely remember watching Outer Range about 2 years ago and still no sign of season 2, same with Severance, that aired over 2 years ago and think they've only just started making season 2. TV shows today have  a lot more work involved but the gaps between seasons is getting wild.

New season of Outer Range is out in May.

Finally finished this show, the Books are very complexed, this Netflix version is a dumbed down version with stuff added in it that's not even in the Book 1.

I'll definitely watch season 2 though.

I wonder what other of the GoT cast will be in season 2.

[Henry Gale]

New season of Outer Range is out in May.

Finally finished this show, the Books are very complexed, this Netflix version is a dumbed down version with stuff added in it that's not even in the Book 1.

I'll definitely watch season 2 though.

I wonder what other of the GoT cast will be in season 2.

Finally! May isn't too bad! Yeah my mate thinks he's some expert on it as he's read the books a few times, he did say there's stuff in season 1 that's from the 3rd book but not sure how accurate that is!

Well I didn't realise the oil man was the sparrow from game of thrones! I thought he looked familiar but didn't know from where! nearly kicked myself when I found out.

[Brian Blessed]

Finally! May isn't too bad! Yeah my mate thinks he's some expert on it as he's read the books a few times, he did say there's stuff in season 1 that's from the 3rd book but not sure how accurate that is!

Well I didn't realise the oil man was the sparrow from game of thrones! I thought he looked familiar but didn't know from where! nearly kicked myself when I found out.

Ha, I forgot Jonathan Pryce was in GoT, he’s been in that many things. Just recently he’s been in Slow Horses and The Crown.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Mark Gatiss was in GoT as well as this show.

[Brian Blessed]

So that’s five cast members?

The actor that played Will was also in the Naomi Watts GoT prequel that was never shown, although it doesn’t look like D&D had anything to do with that.

[Ray K]

So that’s five cast members?

The actor that played Will was also in the Naomi Watts GoT prequel that was never shown, although it doesn’t look like D&D had anything to do with that.

To be fair, almost every Brit with an Equity card appeared on GoT at some point.

Here was my two cents on the main tv board

So I binged 3 Body Problem over the weekend. I was really into it up until Episode 5, which was stunning I thought, and then it sort of tapered off for the last 3 eps. I wouldn't say it fell off a cliff, but it just wasn't as propulsive plot-wise, and focused more on the characters and the sick friend storyline which, meh.

I don't mind this adaptation bringing more international-based characters for the Netflix audience. Generally it kept the good, hard sci-fi bits and eliminated some weaknesses in the book (Da Shi is a fucking arsehole in the books: Benedict Wong brings more inherent Benedict Wong-iness, which can only be a good thing).  Overall it's a success and I'm looking forward to the 2nd season.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

So that’s five cast members?

The actor that played Will was also in the Naomi Watts GoT prequel that was never shown, although it doesn’t look like D&D had anything to do with that.

You counting Conleth Hill as well?

[Brian Blessed]

You counting Conleth Hill as well?

No, missed him entirely!

But Ray does make a fair point anyway.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

So that’s five cast members?

The actor that played Will was also in the Naomi Watts GoT prequel that was never shown, although it doesn’t look like D&D had anything to do with that.

The minor & walk in parts were littered with them as well.

[Dr. Beaker]

Spoiler

This 3 Body Problem has been quite enjoyable - one episode to go. But there does seem to be an enormous flaw in the plot, regarding the nuclear bombs.

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[Dr. Beaker]

Just acquired the 30 part Chinese series, which goes under the name of Three-Body if anyone is interested. A bingeing I will go.

[Trada]

I really enjoyed the Show

Started to watch the chinese version last night.

Just watched a bit of a video about the "Einstein in Heaven" joke didn't realise how deep that was and it all about her telling him how to beat the Aliens without her saying it directly because they are listening to everything, but aliens do not understand jokes and it was after she had told him it that's when they started trying to kill him. So they must think she passed some info onto him even if they don't understand what it was

Turned the video off before he totally explained the joke

[PROPER crazyemlyn72]

The bit with the ship was spectacular. I was not expecting that.

[Seebab]

What started off as quite interesting and bingeworthy actually ended up being a real struggle to finish in the end. Interesting ideas and concepts overall cancelled out by rubbish characters with storylines that I couldn't care less about. Shame it tailed off so badly after episode 5.

[PhilV]

What started off as quite interesting and bingeworthy actually ended up being a real struggle to finish in the end. Interesting ideas and concepts overall cancelled out by rubbish characters with storylines that I couldn't care less about. Shame it tailed off so badly after episode 5.

Not my experience, I loved all of it, thought it was excellent and am eager to see more.

[thejbs]

The books have been on my reading long list for a while so I know the basic premise. Didn’t know the tv show was being made until it popped up on my Netflix. Two episodes in and enjoying it.

[thejbs]

Overall, very watchable. I’ll watch the next season if commissioned. Benedict Wong is the undoubted highlight.

[Nitramdorf]

Really enjoyed this. Dont know the books but really become enthralled in the show. Cant wait to see what happens next.

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Is it me just being weird coz I think the acting is this is terrible

[thejbs]

Is it me just being weird coz I think the acting is this is terrible

Some of it is a bit crap, but there are also some decent turns. Wong is effortlessly brilliant.

[Dr. Beaker]

Some of it is a bit crap, but there are also some decent turns. Wong is effortlessly brilliant.

A bit minimalist isn't he, not exactly into thigh slapping.

I like his equivalent in the Chinese version too.

[Nitramdorf]

The Chinese version is up on Prime if anyones interested.

[SvenJohansen]

Is it me just being weird coz I think the acting is this is terrible

I thought the acting in the second episode was rubbish. Especially where the Count appears. I watched about 2 minutes of that part then gave up. I won't be going back to it. It just doesn't blow my hair back.