3 Body Problem on Netflix hit or flop? Here's what numbers reveal
"3 Body Problem" on Netflix has certainly caught eyes of social media users. However, the show is yet to achieve number one status.

Debuting as a formidable contender in the realm of English-language series, "3 Body Problem" made an impressive entrance, securing the position as the second most-watched series. With a staggering 81.70 million hours watched, the show garnered the attention of millions, translating to an astounding 11 million views. It has made it to the top 10 viewed shows in 93 countries, as per a report on WhatsOnNetflix.
"3 Body Problem" is an adaptation of the first novel in a trilogy by Chinese author Liu Cixin, and made for the screen by the creators of "Games of Thrones".
The Netflix adaptation of a Chinese science-fiction classic "The Three-Body Problem" found a large audience in China on the first day of its release despite the streaming service not being available there, and prompted immediate debate on social media, Reuters reported.
Liu's novel has sold millions of copies since it was published in Chinese in 2008 and counts former US President Barack Obama among its fans. The English translation was the first novel by an Asian writer to win science fiction's Hugo Award for best novel, as per the Reuters report.
The Netflix version, like the English translation of the novel, starts with violent scenes from China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s, events that set in motion a plot that includes an impending alien invasion.
FAQs:
Q1. Where can we watch "3 Body Problem"?A1. "3 Body Problem" can be watched on Netflix.
Q2. What is the name of "3 Body Problem" book?
A2. "3 Body Problem" is an adaptation of the first novel in a trilogy by Chinese author Liu Cixin.
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