Stephen King Raves About Netflix's "Extraordinary" Sci-Fi Adaptation

Stephen King raves about Netflix’s “extraordinary” sci-fi adaptation, 3 Body Problem. From Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, based on the novel of the same name by Liu Cixin, the sci-fi series follows a fateful decision made in 1960s China that reverberates across space and time and forces a group of scientists in the present day to face an existential threat to the planet. The 3 Body Problem cast includes Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Benedict Wong, and Jonathan Pryce.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, Stephen King shared his 3 Body Problem review, calling it “extraordinary, sprawling, thought-provoking, immersive” and said the scenes of “first contact” are especially “chilling and awe-inspiring.” Check out his full post below:

King’s full post reads as follows, “THE 3 BODY PROBLEM (Netflix): Extraordinary science fiction series–sprawling, thought-provoking, immersive. The scenes of “first contact” are chilling and awe-inspiring.”

How Has 3 Body Problem Been Received?

Stephen King Isn’t The Only One Praising The Sci-Fi Series

While King frequently uses his platform to elevate movies or TV shows that have been overlooked, 3 Body Problem has been widely embraced by critics and audiences alike. In fact, season 1 has identical 79% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and audiences, indicating how well the sci-fi series has been received by both groups. After Game of Thrones season 8 was poorly received, with much criticism directed at Weiss and Benioff’s writing, there was much concern about the quality of their next adaptation.

However, 3 Body Problem season 1 has quelled those concerns almost entirely. Reviews have praised Weiss and Benioff for taking on the dense and complicated source material with remarkable enthusiasm, creating a strong start to the series that has simultaneously excited audiences while leaving them wanting more. Critics have also praised the sci-fi series for tackling towering ideas about intellectual exploration and human relationships and making them accessible for audiences.

3 Body Problem has also seen massive viewership on Netflix. After coming in second its first week, the series dominated Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart in its second week, finishing in first place with 115.6 million hours viewed and 15.6 million total views. Considering this critical and commercial success, it’s almost a certainty that 3 Body Problem season 2 will happen to continue adapting Liu Cixin’s trilogy of books. King is just the latest to add on to the praise of 3 Body Problem, but well over a month after its release, it seems to be coming a little late.

Source: Stephen King/X

3 Body Problem

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.

Cast

Saamer Usmani with Shailene Woodley , Jess Hong , Jovan Adepo , Benedict Wong , John Bradley , Eiza González , Liam Cunningham , Sea Shimooka , Tsai Chin

Release Date

March 21, 2024

Seasons

1

Writers

David Benioff , D.B. Weiss , Alexander Woo

Directors

Minkie Spiro , Derek Tsang

Creator(s)

David Benioff , D.B. Weiss , Alexander Woo

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