Three-Body (2023)
Kernel Score: 85% · 240 ratings
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2023-01-15
Seasons: 1 · 30 episodes
Where to watch Three-Body
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock
- Free with ads: Rakuten Viki, Plex, Xumo Play, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Nanotechnology researcher Wang Miao is taken to the Joint Operations Center by police officer Shi Qiang, who's investigating the mysterious suicide wave among scientists worldwide. He is recruited to sneak into an organization called the Frontiers of Science to help the investigation. When Wang Miao is contacted by the leader of the organization, Shen Yufei, she introduces him to a sophisticated VR video game called Three-Body, but soon he discovers that it's more than just a game.
Three-Body parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Three-Body is a tense sci-fi mystery series involving a suicide wave among scientists and unsettling, foreboding themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves a mysterious suicide wave among scientists and gloomy, foreboding themes rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Zhang Luyi as Wang Miao
- Yu Hewei as Shi Qiang
- Chen Jin as Older Ye Wenjie
- Wang Ziwen as Young Ye Wenjie
- Lin Yongjian as Chang Weisi
- Li Xiaoran as Shen Yufei
- He Dujuan as Yang Dong
- Eric Wang Chuanjun as Ding Yi
- Zhao Jian as Wei Cheng
- Johnny Zhang as Pan Han
Three-Body FAQ
Is Three-Body good?
Three-Body has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 240 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Three-Body?
In the US you can stream Three-Body on Prime Video and Peacock, watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki, Plex, Xumo Play and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video.
Is Three-Body OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Three-Body is a tense sci-fi mystery series involving a suicide wave among scientists and unsettling, foreboding themes.
What shows are like Three-Body?
If you liked Three-Body, try Severance, The Expanse, The Institute and The Twilight Zone.