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THREE BODY / 3 BODY PROBLEM
Two very different adaptions of the first book in an epic sci-fi trilogy storyline. The Tencent-produced, 30-episode 'THREE-BODY' came out first last year, and was followed recently by the Netflix-produced, 8-episode '3 BODY PROBLEM'.
Here's a spoiler-free comparison comparing their closeness to the original book -
Although I'd never actually read the books, I decided to watch the subtitled, Chinese 'THREE-BODY' show on YouTube first, after finding out that it was a closer adaption of the original book's characters and settings. And I found it to be an engrossing storyline with some very likable performances by the main cast of actors and actresses. Although things begun slowly with this version, I was engrossed with the storyline and keen to see what happened next. ( It's currently available on the Amazon Prime streaming service, or can also be seen here (legally) for free - https://www.viki.com/tv/39255c-three-body )
The Netflix "3 BODY PROBLEM' show is a faster-paced, swear-filled version with very different characters which I didn't care for so much. Still an interesting watch, but I much preferred the Chinese version's characters and subtitled, more philosophical dialogue. And I definitely preferred the build-up and execution of the terrific 'Judgment Day' tanker sequence in the Tencent version too. Marvellous stuff.
Seemingly, the director of 'THREE-BODY' has now re-edited the show down to 26 episodes for an 'Anniversary Edition' - which removes some unnecessary padding that wasn't in the book, so that the overall pacing of the show is improved. Either way, I look forward to seeing his follow-up season of 'THE DARK FOREST' eventually. But as that may be a while off yet, I reckon I'll be buying the trilogy of books to find out what comes next in the story before then!
Two very different adaptions of the first book in an epic sci-fi trilogy storyline. The Tencent-produced, 30-episode 'THREE-BODY' came out first last year, and was followed recently by the Netflix-produced, 8-episode '3 BODY PROBLEM'.
Here's a spoiler-free comparison comparing their closeness to the original book -
Although I'd never actually read the books, I decided to watch the subtitled, Chinese 'THREE-BODY' show on YouTube first, after finding out that it was a closer adaption of the original book's characters and settings. And I found it to be an engrossing storyline with some very likable performances by the main cast of actors and actresses. Although things begun slowly with this version, I was engrossed with the storyline and keen to see what happened next. ( It's currently available on the Amazon Prime streaming service, or can also be seen here (legally) for free - https://www.viki.com/tv/39255c-three-body )
The Netflix "3 BODY PROBLEM' show is a faster-paced, swear-filled version with very different characters which I didn't care for so much. Still an interesting watch, but I much preferred the Chinese version's characters and subtitled, more philosophical dialogue. And I definitely preferred the build-up and execution of the terrific 'Judgment Day' tanker sequence in the Tencent version too. Marvellous stuff.
Seemingly, the director of 'THREE-BODY' has now re-edited the show down to 26 episodes for an 'Anniversary Edition' - which removes some unnecessary padding that wasn't in the book, so that the overall pacing of the show is improved. Either way, I look forward to seeing his follow-up season of 'THE DARK FOREST' eventually. But as that may be a while off yet, I reckon I'll be buying the trilogy of books to find out what comes next in the story before then!
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