"3 Body Problem": Netflix orders more episodes

Netflix will produce further episodes of "3 Body Problem", the streaming service has announced. These episodes will bring the story from the original book by author Cixin Liu to a close, according to a statement. It is unclear exactly what this means. Netflix does not explicitly mention a second season in its press material, only "new episodes".

This could mean that more than just one additional season is possible – the showrunners have estimated four seasons in the past. But it could also mean that the series will be completed in just a few episodes. Further details are still pending. The streaming service has also not mentioned a possible release date.

Showrunners are back

It is at least clear that "Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, as well as Alexander Woo will also be working on the upcoming episodes of "3 Body Problem". "We are thrilled to be able to tell this story to its epic conclusion," the showrunners wrote in a joint statement. "Ever since we read the last page of Cixin Liu's magnificent trilogy, we've hoped that we could bring viewers with us to the end of the universe. Let's go!"

The first season of "3 Body Problem" was released in March and comprises eight episodes. It is based on "The Three Suns", the first book in the successful Trisolaris trilogy, which made author Cixin Liu world-famous. Further adaptations of the material were produced in China: Tencent published its own adaptation in 2023.

Netflix announced the new episodes of "3 Body Problem" at its Upfront conference, which is primarily aimed at advertising partners. The streaming service also announced that 40 million users worldwide now use the advertising subscription. Netflix has also secured the broadcast rights to two NFL games, which will probably also be broadcast in Germany on December 25.

(dahe)