The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin

The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, now a Netflix series, explores complex themes like climate change, alien invasions, authoritarianism, and the Cultural Revolution, challenging readers with philosophical questions and diverse perspectives.

Netflix adaptation of The Three-Body Problem criticized in China

The Netflix adaptation of the Chinese science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem received criticism in China for including people of different skin colors and international settings. Despite complaints of political correctness and Westernization, some defend the changes as necessary for a global audience.

Netflix series 3 Body Problem and its controversial opening sequence

The new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem features a controversial opening sequence depicting a struggle session during China's Cultural Revolution, sparking debate over its commentary on cancel culture. Showrunner David Benioff denies direct commentary but acknowledges similarities. The series is based on a novel by Chinese author Liu Cixin, with some scenes moved to avoid attention from Beijing authorities. Cancel culture has been compared to the Cultural Revolution for its zealotry and denouncement practices.