This podcast episode explores the Netflix adaptation of the Chinese science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem." The speakers discuss the significant changes made to the story in the adaptation, including the shift in setting, the repackaging of characters, and the controversy surrounding the adaptation. They also discuss the various audience responses to the show and the reasons behind its perceived failure. The speakers delve into the cultural adaptations and neoliberal influences in the adaptation and the criticism it has received from Chinese viewers. They also explore the allegorical interpretations of the novel and its portrayal of China. The episode concludes with book recommendations from the speakers.
