Sinica Podcast

Did Netflix's Adaptation Ruin The Three-Body Problem?

Apr 11, 2024
Guests Cindy Yu and Christopher T. Fan discuss Netflix's adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, focusing on Chinese IP, audience reception, character portrayals, allegorical interpretations, and implications for Chinese soft power. They explore dualistic themes in Chinchin Zhang's work and offer book recommendations. A critical analysis of the adaptation's departure from the original story, cultural representation, and missed opportunities in showcasing positive cultural aspects is highlighted.
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