Is Three-Body based on a book?

Common questions

Is Three-Body based on a book?

Yes. Three-Body is based on the book The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin and Liu Cixin (2006).

Who wrote the book Three-Body is based on?

The Three-Body Problem was written by Liu Cixin and first published in 2006.

Is The Three-Body Problem part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in the Remembrance of Earth's Past series.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Three-Body Problem, book 1 of The Three-Body Problem. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.