Netflix is gearing up to revive and wrap up the mind-bending journey of ‘3 Body Problem’ with an epic return to alien contact.
The streaming giant has given the green light for more episodes of the acclaimed sci-fi series, promising to bring closure to this gripping saga crafted by David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo.
Excited about this opportunity, the showrunners expressed their enthusiasm, stating, “We’re thrilled that we get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion. Ever since we read the last page of Cixin Liu’s magnificent trilogy, we hoped we’d be able to bring the audience to the end of the universe with us. Here we go!”
While the exact length of the upcoming content remains undisclosed, fans are eagerly awaiting news about how many seasons or episodes will be part of this new order. The show’s creators initially aimed for a total of four seasons to adapt Liu’s trilogy into screen magic.
In addition to continuing ‘3 Body Problem,’ the creators behind the hit series, Benioff and Weiss, have extended their partnership with Netflix. Their renewed deal includes crafting new series and films, with “Death by Lightning” already in the works alongside the sci-fi epic.
Peter Friedlander, Netflix’s vp of scripted series, expressed his anticipation, saying, “The extraordinary journey of ‘3 Body Problem,’ guided by Benioff, Weiss, and Woo, will reach unparalleled heights as they navigate the cosmic adventure through ‘Death’s End.’ Their storytelling brilliance matched with their remarkable collaboration has us eagerly anticipating what’s to come.”
The decision to bring back ‘3 Body Problem’ follows its successful debut season, which gained traction over time, becoming a top contender on Netflix’s charts globally. Despite early mixed reviews, the series’ ratings improved steadily, garnering positive reception from critics and viewers alike.
As preparations for a second season are underway, the creators are optimistic about delivering an even more captivating narrative. Benioff shared, “Liu Cixin’s trilogy keeps evolving, with each book surpassing the last. The second book is far better than the first, and the third book just completely blew my mind. The story just gets more and more ambitious as it goes, and it takes a huge leap in book two. So I feel like if we survive to the second season, we’re going to be in a good place.”
With its intricate storytelling and stellar cast, including Jovan Adepo, Eiza González, and Benedict Wong, we’re intrigued on what boundaries in the realm of sci-fi the second season will push.