The creators of Game of Thrones, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, are working on a new science fiction show, 3 Body Problem, and it could be the most exciting and risky series of 2024. 3 Body Problem is based on the science fiction books by Cixin Liu, which tell the story of an alien invasion of Earth. The aliens, known as Trisolarans, attack humanity’s scientists to stop their ability to advance far enough to fight back against the invasion. The books were praised as one of the best and smartest science fiction stories in years, and Benioff and Weiss’ upcoming adaptation has many excited.
Benioff and Weiss’ work on Game of Thrones is both an exciting and worrying factor going into 3 Body Problem. They were able to adapt George R.R. Martin’s completed books expertly, but their work faltered at the ending of Game of Thrones, after they had stopped adapting the books’ story. Fortunately, the 3 Body Problem books are already completed, meaning Benioff and Weiss have more than enough material to work with. While the status of the books won’t be a problem, there is another factor that makes it difficult to predict how good 3 Body Problem will be.
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3 Body Problem’s Budget Being Bigger Than Game Of Thrones Is Very Exciting
3 Body Problem has a bigger budget than Game of Thrones season 8 per-episode, totaling out to about $160 million for the eight episode long first season. The budget demonstrates that Netflix is placing huge faith in Benioff and Weiss, and the show should benefit from it. With that much money, the creators can afford to make 3 Body Problem visually stunning, which will help depict the epic story. Since 3 Body Problem shows massive celestial bodies, a truly unique alien species in the Trisolarans, and cataclysmic levels of destruction, transferring the books’ story elements to the screen will put the budget to good use.
Along with the enhanced visual elements, the show’s budget could help in another important area. The story in the books spanned the entire planet, other galaxies, several decades, and even virtual reality. 3 Body Problem‘s budget could help it live up to the books’ massive scope and make it a truly remarkable series. 3 Body Problem has the potential to become a huge show for both its creators and its platform, and while the budget is certainly a positive sign of the show’s quality, it also poses a massive risk to Netflix.
3 Body Problem’s Huge Budget Is A Major Risk For Its Future Plans
The story of 3 Body Problem is truly massive, and the show is based on a trilogy of books, which could mean that Benioff and Weiss are planning to adapt multiple seasons. Netflix seems sure of the show’s success, but its enormous budget means the first season of 3 Body Problem will have to be incredibly profitable for the streamer to have a chance at developing future seasons. If the debut season can’t sustain itself financially, its future would be in jeopardy, and Netflix is no stranger to canceling shows.
Will 3 Body Problem Be A Success For Netflix?
There is a lot riding on 3 Body Problem‘s success, but the streamer’s track record doesn’t guarantee the show’s popularity. Netflix’s science fiction projects tend to be hit or miss, with both massive successes and equally huge flops. Stranger Things is one of the streamer’s flagship properties, and other shows like Love, Death and Robots achieved critical acclaim and became fan-favorites. On the other hand, movies like Bright received almost universal criticism, and others like iBoy failed to make a lasting impression either way.
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Fortunately for 3 Body Problem, many of the early signs prove that the show is incredibly promising. 3 Body Problem is very different from Game of Thrones, but many of the lessons Benioff and Weiss learned from their previous show should transfer well. Both stories cover massive stakes and huge casts of characters, and Benioff and Weiss have already proven they are capable of giving the proper amount of attention to every aspect of the story. 3 Body Problem already seems like a must-watch show, even if there are some risky aspects to it.
3 Body Problem
- Release Date
- March 21, 2024
- Writers
- David Benioff , D.B. Weiss , Alexander Woo
- Directors
- Minkie Spiro , Derek Tsang
- Where To Watch
- Netflix
