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Stephen King reviews the Chinese Netflix 3 Body Problem version really well. Based on the novel series of Chinese author Liu Cixin, Netflix developed the science fiction drama this year. Three-Body, which also adapted the well-known book series, was produced prior to the Netflix adaption. Benedict Wong, Liam Cunningham, Jovan Adepo, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Jonathan Pryce, and Sea Shimooka form the core cast of the show.
King presents his three-body review. Said to be giving a generous evaluation, the renowned novelist said, "both are good," referencing to Three-Body and 3 Body Problem. The last episodes of the Chinese adaptation, he observed, were quite strong. He went so far to call them "Lovecraftian."
Released in 2023, Three-Body, the Chinese series ran thirty-episode season. That was the first way the books were adapted for television. Though easily available on Prime Video, Three-Body has not acquired nearly as much popularity in the United States as Netflix's 3 Body Problem has since its release. With help from Game of Thrones producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, 3 Body Problem shot to popularity on Netflix charts.
King's critique would imply that Three-Body is somewhat better than the Netflix version, but so far 3 Body Problem has gotten generally good comments. Rotten Tomatoes rates the show a 79% and audience approval rating is 78%. Though nowhere close to the height of Game of Thrones' early seasons, 3 Body Problem signals a return for Benioff and Weiss, who had been battling ratings for Game of Thrones' later seasons.
Stephen King gives the original Chinese version of Netflix's 3 Body Problem high marks. Based on the Chinese author Liu Cixin's novel series, the Sci-Fi series was Netflix adapted this year. Three-Body was developed before the Netflix adaption and likewise adopted the well-known book series. Leading stars in the Netflix show are Benedict Wong, Liam Cunningham, Jovan Adepo, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Jonathan Pryce, and Sea Shimooka.
King is now reviewing Three-Body. Referring to both Three-Body and Three-Body Problem, the eminent author was open in his assessment, saying "both are good." Of the Chinese rendition, he observed a specific strength in the last episodes—going so far as to call them "Lovecraftian."
American writer H.P. Lovecraft, a well-known science fiction author most recognized for his works like The Call of Cthulhu, is referred to be "Lovecraftian". Given Lovecraft's noted development of science fiction worlds, the analogy is noteworthy. Given King's regular commentary on popular culture, this evaluation is also rather favorable.
Twenty-23 published a thirty-episode run of the Chinese serial Three-Body. This was the first TV version of the books. Along with all of Three-Body on Prime Video, the first season of the show on Netflix is currently accessible for viewing.
Along with Alexander Woo, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, creators of Game of Thrones developed 3 Body Problem, a Netflix original series. Based on Liu Cixin's same-titled book, 3 Body Problem revolves on a detective who works with a group of scientists following a mystery force killing scientists all around.
The originality of the story is really interesting, and the presentation of the show is also rather fascinating. The cast of the show is also really good. Viewers will be drawn in by this drama emphasizing the search of a mystery. Readers of science fiction and thriller movies could find attraction in 3 Body Problem.
Though King's review indicates Three-Body is superior to the Netflix adaption, thus far 3 Body Problem has received rather excellent reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show boasts a 79% rating; viewer approval rating is likewise 78%. For Benioff and Weiss, who had been battling ratings for the later seasons of Game of Thrones, 3 Body Problem marks a comeback even though it falls short of the success of the early seasons.
Recently renewed for a second season, 3 Body Problem proved to be really strong. Thanks to its second season as Liu's book series is a trilogy, the 3 Body Problem will be able to completely explore the storylines and ideas of the science fiction universe. Now that Three-Body has greater momentum moving into its second run, maybe 3 Body Problem can achieve the "Lovecraftian" heights King mentioned.
While Three-Body is available whole on Prime Video, 3 Body Problem season 1 is currently available on Netflix.
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