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3 Body Problem (2024)

3 Body Problem is a Netflix original series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, along with Alexander Woo. Based on the novel of the same name by Liu Cixin, 3 Body Problem centers on a detective who joins forces with a group of scientists after an unknown force begins killing scientists around the world.

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3 Body Problem
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Drama

Release Date
March 21, 2024
Cast
Saamer Usmani , Jess Hong , Jovan Adepo , Benedict Wong , John Bradley , Eiza González , Liam Cunningham , Sea Shimooka , Tsai Chin
Seasons
1
Creator(s)
David Benioff , D.B. Weiss , Alexander Woo
Writers
David Benioff , D.B. Weiss , Alexander Woo
Directors
Minkie Spiro , Derek Tsang
Where To Watch
Netflix

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