A rocket launch. Our nearest stellar neighbor. A Netflix show. All of these things have something in common: They must contend with the "three-body problem." But exactly what is this thorny physics ...

When sci-fi series “3 Body Problem” debuted, it quickly became one of the most popular series on Netflix both among critics and viewers alike. As of January 2025, it's maintained its 79% “fresh” ...

Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture. Netflix's breakout science fiction hit “3 Body Problem” moved its way up to become the streamer's most-watched show last week, ...

Netflix has yet to commit to a season 2 of 3 Body Problem, despite it already being worked on, and despite it putting up solid long-term viewership, as evidenced by a new report. Nielsen has now ...

Good news 3 Body Problem fans! We've just learned that season 2 of the hit Netflix sci-fi series will return earlier than expected! During the recent Netflix Q2 2025 earnings call, Netflix co-CEO Ted ...

Spoiler warning: you should only read the following after you've watched 3 Body Problem on Netflix, as it explains everything in the series that wasn't made clear. After all, The night is dark and ...

Lauren is an entertainment journalist and screenwriter. Her unhealthy pop culture obsession has led to bylines at Letterboxd, The Direct, Kotaku, Gizmodo and Lifehacker Australia. On the side, Lauren ...

3 BODY PROBLEM Explained: Why The DARK FOREST THEORY Is Horrifying & Season 2 Will Be Even Scarier. In this video we break down the Dark Forest Theory, as it is the title of the second book in the ...

There's an underlying theme that runs through 3 Body Problem, both the Chinese TV series and the Netflix series, and that is the desperate human need to believe in a God or higher power and the ...

Makuochi Echebiri is a News Writer for Collider. He has been interested in creative writing from as far back as high school, and he would consume pretty much anything that’s film or TV. However, his ...

Jess Parker is a news contributor for Collider. With a Bachelor's degree in English, and a Master's degree in Film and Television: Research and Production, she is at her most content when talking all ...