Summary

• Co-creator Benioff hints at potentially needing three or four seasons to fully adapt Liu Cixin's epic sci-fi trilogy, including extending the third book.
• Season 2 is likely to explore the dark forest hypothesis, setting the stage for a potential confrontation between multiple alien civilizations.
• Positive reviews suggest 3 Body Problem could be Netflix's new flagship show, with a smart and engaging narrative resonating with viewers.

Netflix's new sci-fi show 3 Body Problem has yet to be renewed for season 2.

In a recent interview with Collider, co-creator Benioff discussed the direction the show could take if Netflix gives them the greenlight. He talked about how there are three books in the series, with season 1 being a direct adaptation of the first novel. He revealed that season 2 could follow the second book. However, he hinted that there could be four seasons in total, explaining that the third novel could be made in two seasons due to its extensive material. Check out Benioff's full comments below:

"There are three books. The first season roughly follows the arc of the first book, and the second season would probably roughly follow the second book. The third book is massive. It's twice as long, I think, as the other two books, so maybe that's one season, maybe it's two. But I think we'd need at least three, maybe four seasons to tell the whole story. It's a beautiful ending. I think all three of us thought that the last page of Liu Cixin’s epic was maybe the best final image we'd encountered in a sci-fi saga like this. It's incredibly moving and mind-blowing, and so we’re desperate to get to the end. That means, hopefully, if enough people watch it that Netflix will renew us and give us a couple more years."

Will 3 Body Problem Get A Season 2 Renewal & How Many Seasons Could It Run?

The Third Novel, Death's End, Is The Longest Book In The Remembrance Of Earth Series.

Benioff's comment is also a promising sign, considering the heavy criticism he and his creative partner received for rushing Game of Thrones.

The positive reviews for 3 Body Problem could mean it could become the streamer's new flagship show. Season 2 will likely focus on the second novel in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, The Dark Forest, which explores the dark forest hypothesis that many alien civilizations exist across the universe, but stay undetectable for fear of destruction. This could open up many avenues for season 2 to explore and might even lead to a confrontation between multiple alien civilizations.

Whether the show could continue beyond season 2 would rely on the show's overall viewership success on Netflix. If so, it is not surprising that Benioff is suggesting that the sci-fi series could total four seasons when Cixin's set only contains three novels. The third book, Death's End, is the longest entry in the novel series with 592 pages, almost doubling the count of The Three-Body Problem. Therefore, it makes sense to break the third novel into two seasons to dedicate more time to adapt the story faithfully without being rushed.

So far, 3 Body Problem's smart and engaging narrative has clearly resonated with viewers, holding an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Therefore, all the components to make it the next Netflix mega-hit will depend on Weiss and Benioff's ability to carry the story and do the novel series justice. Benioff's comment is also a promising sign, considering the heavy criticism he and his creative partner received for rushing Game of Thrones. If 3 Body Problem can continue its deep storytelling and break down the conflict with the San-Ti, it could wind up being a long-term hit for Netflix.

Source: Collider

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