About this series
Nanotechnology researcher Wang Miao is taken to the Joint Operations Center by police officer Shi Qiang, who's investigating the mysterious suicide wave among scientists worldwide. He is recruited to sneak into an organization called the Frontiers of Science to help the investigation. When Wang Miao is contacted by the leader of the organization, Shen Yufei, she introduces him to a sophisticated VR video game called Three-Body, but soon he discovers that it's more than just a game.
Quick facts
First aired
2023
Seasons
1
Episodes
30
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
246
Genre
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Status
Returning Series
Network
CCTV-8
Creator
Language
ZH
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
Episode 1
Many scientists across the world commit suicide. Wang Miao, an applied physicist, is asked to do an undercover job in an organization called The Frontier of Science.
S01E02
Episode 2
Wang attends a conference held by The Frontier of Science. Later, he discovers a series of mysterious numbers appearing on his pictures.
S01E03
Episode 3
Wang finds a countdown in the middle of his sight. He goes to Shen for answers.
S01E04
Episode 4
Wang shuts down his experiment, and the countdown disappears. He visits Ye Wenjie in order to find a spot to observe the flicker of the universe.
S01E05
Episode 5
Wang witnesses the universe flicker for him. With encouragement from Shi and his family, he decides to fight against whoever is behind it.
S01E06
Episode 6
Sha presents the theory that shows the flicker could be faked. Wang and Shi look through Ye's files and learn of her tragic past.
S01E07
Episode 7
Wang decides to take on the undercover job. He is presented with a game that claims to showcase the world of a highly advanced alien civilization.
S01E08
Episode 8
The civilization is demolished in the game, leaving Wang overwhelmed by how real it feels. No one can find any information on the game developer. The General decides to put top sci…
S01E09
Episode 9
Hu Xiaoxi, who was Pan's messenger, turns himself in. Wang and Shi go to Shen's place seeking the truth.
S01E10
Episode 10
Shi suggests that the cause of Yang's death took place in the last three days of her life. Wang goes to Ye in order to learn more about her history.
S01E11
Episode 11
Ye was accused of reading a forbidden book and writing a letter that conveyed anti-revolutionary ideas. She was given a way out, but with one condition: to accuse her father as ant…
S01E12
Episode 12
Wang enters the game again and witnesses a model showing a possible structure of the universe. The civilization this time is destroyed with the sun approaching rapidly.
S01E13
Episode 13
Wang goes to Ye to learn more about Red Coast. Ye tells him about her experience of being selected as a member of the base.
S01E14
Episode 14
Yang tries his best to keep Ye away from the core of Red Coast. Lei personally engages Ye for unknown reasons.
S01E15
Episode 15
Wang gains insight from gaming with Dou. As "Copernicus," he presents a radical theory, facing danger but advancing understanding.
S01E16
Episode 16
Shi and Xu uncover Shen's husband's secretive calculations. In the Three-Body game, triple suns cause chaos, leading to civilization's destruction. Mu learns truths from Pan and de…
S01E17
Episode 17
Shi and Wang encounter a murder investigation on their train journey to Hailar, realizing Shen is targeted by another formidable force. Ye advises Shen's safety while sharing her p…
S01E18
Episode 18
Transferred to a secret department, Ye learns the truth about Red Coast with Yang's help. Despite the disappointment, she stays, driven by the pursuit of extraterrestrial life, bid…
S01E19
Episode 19
Wang and Shi regroup, sharing findings and returning to Beijing. Xu continues Shen's investigation. Ye confronts ETO leader Evans, revealing ideological divides. Wei seeks solace i…
S01E20
Episode 20
Shen discovers Wei's Three-Body calculations at a temple, leading to their relationship. Despite threats, they seek refuge with Wang, who takes possession of a crucial USB containi…
S01E21
Episode 21
Police find Shen's death a suicide, clearing Pan. Wang attends a Three-Body game meetup where Pan reveals extraterrestrial existence. Meanwhile, global preparation against the alie…
S01E22
Episode 22
Ye mourns Shen and suspects Pan's involvement with ETO. Wang and Shi observe ETO's internal divisions. The Operations Center locates the game server, while Pan shuts it down calmly…
S01E23
Episode 23
Wang receives an invite to the ETO meeting. Clues reveal Chen as an ETO member. Wang prepares for the meeting, knowing it implicates Ye.
S01E24
Episode 24
Ye proposes using the sun to send signals into space, facing opposition. Despite risks, she conducts the experiment secretly. Years later, she receives three ominous messages from …
S01E25
Episode 25
Ye learns of Trisolaris and decides humanity's fate. She reveals the significance of Wang's research. Shi takes action against Chen, averting disaster.
S01E26
Episode 26
Ye learns of her pregnancy just before Lei's attempt to monopolize the Trisolarian message.
S01E27
Episode 27
Ye's interrogation of former Red Guards yields no remorse. Wang joins her team. Ye meets Evans, who, disillusioned with humanity, builds "Judgment Day," inheriting wealth but not h…
S01E28
Episode 28
Ye reveals Trisolarans sent sophons to halt human science. Wang learns about Yang's suicide.
S01E29
Episode 29
Shi proposes using Wang's flying blade to slice Judgment Day, aiming to secure Trisolarian data.
S01E30
Episode 30
Shi and Wang continue the game, uncovering the Trisolaran monitoring stations akin to Red Coast Base on Earth, receiving awaited messages from space.
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Cast
based on novel or book
hallucination
co-workers relationship
alien contact
science fiction
thriller
foreboding
gloomy
Questions about Three-Body
How many seasons does Three-Body have?
Three-Body has 1 season and 30 episodes total.
Who created Three-Body?
Three-Body was created by Liu Cixin and first aired in 2023.
What genre is Three-Body?
Three-Body is a Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.
Who stars in Three-Body?
The cast of Three-Body includes Zhang Luyi, Yu Hewei, Chen Jin, Wang Ziwen, Lin Yongjian.
What is the TMDB rating for Three-Body?
Three-Body has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 246 votes.
