Focuses on humans dealing with the incoming invasion of a highly-advanced alien civilization called Three-Body.
The Three-Body Problem" is a science fiction novel by Liu Cixin that
begins with China's Cultural Revolution and follows the discovery of an
advanced alien civilization. In the novel, scientists in China secretly
transmit signals into space, eventually making contact with the
Trisolarans, a technologically superior race from a planet in the
unstable three-body star system. As the Trisolarans plan their invasion
of Earth, humanity grapples with internal conflicts and philosophical
questions about survival, cooperation, and the nature of the universe.
The story explores complex scientific ideas, political intrigue, and
deep ethical dilemmas, weaving a narrative that challenges readers to
consider the implications of contact with extraterrestrial intelligence.
An English-language Netflix series adaptation, 3 Body Problem, was
released in March 2024.