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Stephen King provides a positive review of the original Chinese version of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. The sci-fi show is based on the novel series by Chinese author Liu Cixin, and was adapted by Netflix this year. Prior to the Netflix adaptation, a series titled Three-Body was created, which also adapted the popular book series. The Netflix show features a leading cast including Benedict Wong, Liam Cunningham, Jovan Adepo, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Jonathan Pryce, and Sea Shimooka.
Now, King gives his review of Three-Body. The famed author was generous in his review, saying that “both are good,” referring to both Three-Body and 3 Body Problem. Of the Chinese version, he noted a particular strength of the final episodes, going so far as to refer to them as “Lovecraftian.”