Netflix has finally revealed the trailer for their highly awaited adaptation of Liu Cixin’s landmark novel, The Three-Body Problem, which promises a genre-defying journey.

The teaser is slightly over two minutes long and is filled with beautiful vistas, mysterious clues, and heart-pounding excitement. We’re taken across continents and through time, seeing glimpses of a young woman in 1960s China making a catastrophic decision that sets off a chain of events with cosmic implications.

In the present, a group of talented scientists face existential risks as the laws of physics unravel around them.

The teaser expertly avoids revealing too much, instead emphasising the show’s multifaceted mysteries and enormous scope. We see glimpses of a technologically advanced extraterrestrial culture, warnings of an impending interstellar conflict, and mind-bending occurrences that defy simple explanations.

The cast contributes to the excitement. The cast includes names such as Eiza González (Godzilla vs. Kong), Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange), and Jovan Adepo (Babylon), who promise unique perspectives and powerful performances.

Behind the camera, the credentials are similarly outstanding. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, best renowned for Game of Thrones, bring their experience with large-scale narrative to the table, while Alexander Woo (True Blood) contributes his keen writing skills.

The trailer leaves spectators in amazement and anticipation. It’s evident that 3 Body Problem is not your typical science fiction show. It’s a daring attempt to deal with hard issues.

Mark your calendars; 3 Body Problem premieres on Netflix on March 21st.