Netflix’s latest release, The Three Body Problem, has quickly become a favorite among users, making its way to the top of the most-viewed list on the streaming platform. Directed by David Benioff and DB Weiss, the creators of Game of Thrones, along with screenwriter and producer Alexander Woo, the dystopian series is said to be one of the most ambitious adaptations on Netflix.
The series is set at Tsinghua University in Beijing during the year 1966, amidst the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution and the actions of the Red Guard. The story revolves around Ye Wenjie, whose father is brutally murdered at a Red Guard rally, depicting the internal struggles and tension in China at the time.
According to the official synopsis, “Five brilliant friends make astonishing discoveries as the laws of nature are revealed before their eyes and an existential threat looms over the population.” The star-studded cast includes Ben Schnetzer as Mike Evans, Liam Cunningham as Thomas Wade, and Eiza González as Auggie Salazar, among others.
As Netflix continues to add new movies and series to its platform in 2024, The Three Body Problem has quickly become the talk of the town, captivating audiences and solidifying its place as a must-watch series.