# Three-Body (2023–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/three-body/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Yang Lei |
| Platform | Peacock |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Seasons | 1 (30 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Three-Body (2023–present) is a Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi series created by Yang Lei, streaming on Peacock. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (88%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (7.8/10), TMDB fan (90%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

Hugely acclaimed in China, where viewers praised its fidelity to the novel and patient, atmospheric build — a cerebral slow burn that many fans judged the definitive screen version of Liu Cixin's classic.

## Synopsis

As the world's top physicists begin dying in impossible circumstances, a nanomaterials scientist and a rough-edged detective uncover a conspiracy rooted in a Cultural Revolution-era decision — and a signal sent to the stars. Tencent's faithful adaptation of Liu Cixin's landmark novel.

## Cast

Zhang Luyi, Yu Hewei, Chen Jin, Wang Ziwen

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Three-Body worth watching?**
Yes — Three-Body earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 88%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 7.8/10, TMDB fan 90%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). Hugely acclaimed in China, where viewers praised its fidelity to the novel and patient, atmospheric build — a cerebral slow burn that many fans judged the definitive screen version of Liu Cixin's classic.

**Why is Three-Body so highly rated?**
Three-Body scores 84% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 88/100, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 7.8/10 and TMDB fan rating 90%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. Hugely acclaimed in China, where viewers praised its fidelity to the novel and patient, atmospheric build — a cerebral slow burn that many fans judged the definitive screen version of Liu Cixin's classic. See the full breakdown on the Three-Body series page.

**Is Three-Body on Netflix?**
No — Three-Body is not on Netflix. It streams on Peacock, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Peacock. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Three-Body on Peacock?**
Yes — Three-Body is available on Peacock in many regions (catalogued under Peacock on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Peacock app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Three-Body come out?**
Three-Body first aired in 2023 and is still running (2023–present). Created by Yang Lei; it streams on Peacock today.

**How many seasons of Three-Body are there?**
Three-Body has 1 season across 30 episodes (2023–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Three-Body?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Three-Body’s 30 episodes take roughly 23 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Three-Body?**
Three-Body streams on Peacock in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Peacock. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Three-Body?**
Three-Body stars Zhang Luyi, Yu Hewei, Chen Jin, Wang Ziwen. Created by Yang Lei.

**How many episodes are in Three-Body?**
Three-Body has 30 episodes across 1 season (2023–present).

**What is Three-Body about?**
As the world's top physicists begin dying in impossible circumstances, a nanomaterials scientist and a rough-edged detective uncover a conspiracy rooted in a Cultural Revolution-era decision — and a signal sent to the stars. Tencent's faithful adaptation of Liu Cixin's landmark novel.

**Who created Three-Body?**
Three-Body was created by Yang Lei. It is a drama, mystery, sci-fi series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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