Unsettling events put a group of brilliant friends on edge as a mystery unravels with origins tracing back to China during the Cultural Revolution.
Auggie's countdown jeopardizes her nanotech work. Jin becomes engrossed in an otherworldly VR game. Ye Wenjie follows through on a radical idea.
Obsessed with their virtual reality quest, Jin and Jack race to solve a complex riddle — but advancing to the next level brings harrowing consequences.
Jin seeks justice after a death rattles the group. Investigators learn of an extremist group devoted to an otherworldly entity ahead of a major summit.
As threat levels rise, a secret mission to retrieve enemy intel ventures into dangerous territory. An ominous message reaches Earth.
With the world in a state of panic following a momentous declaration, Wade gathers the world’s greatest minds to prepare a defense plan.
A bold proposition for the Staircase Project puts the group at odds. Will weighs his options. Ye returns to a familiar place.
A high-level operation upends Saul's life. With emotions and expectations high, the probe launches into space as humanity enters a daunting new era.
For episode 1, “Countdown,” creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo discuss ensuring the historical accuracy of the Cultural Revolution, introducing the Oxford 5, and establishing the mystery that will slowly unfold throughout the season.
For episode 2, “Red Coast,” Cast member Zine Tseng (Ye Wenjie) examines her character’s decision to reply to the message from space, while Alex Sharp (Will Downing) and John Bradley (Jack Rooney) explain the solemnity of Will’s medical diagnosis.
For episode 3, “Destroyer of Worlds,” 3 Body Problem series creators Benioff, Weiss, and Woo discuss developing the show’s VR headset and the Sophon persona, a shocking character death, and collaborating with Oscar-winning director Andrew Stanton on the VR world.
For episode 4, “Our Lord,” 3 Body Problem creators and Jonathan Pryce (Mike Evans) discuss fairytales and the concept of lying. Director Minkie Spiro talks about the big Ye Wenjie reveal of the episode and why Spiro filmed it the way she did, while Rosalind Chao (Ye Wenjie) comments on the intentions behind Ye’s fateful decision.
For episode 5, “Judgment Day,” 3 Body Problem creators and Benedict Wong (Da Shi) weigh the sacrifices the show’s protagonists have made up to this point. Director Minkie Spiro and actor Liam Cunningham (Thomas Wade) discuss the creation of the epic Judgment Day scene, and its tragic aftermath.
For episode 6, “The Stars Our Destination,” Jess Hong (Jin Cheng) and Liam Cunningham (Thomas Wade) evaluate Jin's brilliant tactical plan, the first step in Earth’s defense strategy, while Eiza González (Auggie Salazar) questions the moral implications. Alex Sharp (Will Downing) gives more insight into his character, and the relationship between Jin and Will. Rosalind Chao (Ye Wenjie) shares her feelings about Ye’s true motivations.
For episode 7, “Only Advance,” Jess Hong analyzes the nature of Jin’s relationship with Raj (Saamer Usmani) versus Will (Alex Sharp), who makes the ultimate romantic confession on his deathbed. Rosalind Chao (Ye Wenjie) teases Ye’s intentions with the “Einstein in Heaven” joke she tells Saul (Jovan Adepo) and reflects on her character's tasteful off-screen demise.
For episode 8, “Wallfacer,” Jovan Adepo (Saul Durand) predicts how Saul will handle what’s been given to him. The 3 Body Problem series creators and director Jeremy Podeswa dissect the emotionally suspenseful rocket launch scene, and what it could mean for the story going forward.
