The Three-Body Problem
A landmark Chinese science fiction saga exploring first contact, cosmic sociology, and existential strategy across civilizations.
Category
Science Fiction
Release Year
2006
Origin
China
Tags
sci-finovelhard-sciencechina
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
The Three-Body Problem
Aliases
三体
Type
Novel/Adaptations
Release Year
2006
Status
Active adaptations
Origin
China
Region
China
Creation Information
Creator
Liu Cixin
Publisher
Chongqing Press / international publishers
Original Work
Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy
Genre
Hard Sci‑Fi, Cosmic Sociology, Speculative, Drama
Content Information
Synopsis
Physicist Ye Wenjie and scientist Wang Miao become entangled in a centuries‑long interstellar dilemma when the Trisolaran civilization contacts Earth; humanity faces coordination problems, deterrence puzzles and existential choice.
Main Characters
Ye Wenjie, Wang Miao, Shi Qiang, Luo Ji, Cheng Xin, Trisolarans
Setting
From Cultural Revolution‑era China to global scientific hubs and cosmic scales
Themes
Survival vs morality, coordination under uncertainty, deterrence, information asymmetry
Target Audience
Hard sci‑fi readers and viewers interested in big‑idea speculation
Media Forms
Novels
Original trilogy and companion works
Adaptations
TV series/streaming, domestic and international
Digital Content
Trailers, featurettes, interviews, behind‑the‑scenes
Commercial Information
Awards
Hugo Award (Best Novel, The Three‑Body Problem), multiple regional accolades
Critical Reception
Celebrated for scale, scientific rigor and strategic thought experiments
Market Value
Global IP with multi‑platform adaptations
Fan Culture
Fanbase
International readership with strong discussion communities
Communities
Reddit, Douban, Twitter/X, YouTube essays
Quotes
In the face of eternity, what do we choose?
Cosplay
Characters like Ye Wenjie, Shi Qiang; Trisolaran motifs
Historical Development
2006
First novel release in China
2014
English translation gains global traction
2023
Major adaptation momentum across platforms
2024
Streaming adaptations and global audience expansion
Related Links
www.netflix.com
www.3body.com
www.chongqingpublishinghouse.com
www.youtube.com
www.enjoyip.com