Peacock Three-Body
Created by Yang Lei · 2023–present ·
Is Three-Body worth watching?
Three-Body (2023–present) earns an 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Yang Lei; stream on Prime Video, Peacock, WeTV. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Also known as 三体 Tres cuerpos Trois Corps Três Corpos 삼체 : 문명의 경계 三體 Tam Thể الاجسام الثلاثة
Three-Body season guide
Three-Body has 1 season and 30 episodes so far, and it is still running. Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 |
Where to watch Three-Body
Three-Body is available on Prime Video, Peacock, WeTV — regional notes: Prime Video, Peacock, WeTV in the United States; Prime Video in the United Kingdom; WeTV in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: Peacock.
Where to watch Three-Body by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | WeTV |
| Indonesia | WeTV |
| Japan | Prime Video, WeTV |
| Malaysia | WeTV |
| Philippines | WeTV |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING, WeTV |
| Thailand | WeTV |
| United Arab Emirates | WeTV |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Prime Video, Peacock, WeTV |
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Is Three-Body worth watching?
Yes — Three-Body earns an 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Yang Lei and streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, WeTV.
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.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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.
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Critic Reviews
Three-Body (2023) Review: Liu Cixin, Patiently Adapted
★★★★☆
Three-Body is Tencent's 30-episode adaptation of Liu Cixin's science fiction novel, a faithful, atmospheric mystery that rewards patience with intellectual chills.
Yes, for viewers who enjoy slow-burn, idea-driven science fiction and want the most faithful screen version of the novel. Impatient viewers may find 30 episodes too many.
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Three-Body: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether Three-Body is worth your time.
Yes — Three-Body scores 85% on Celluloid. 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. Stream on Prime Video, Peacock, Viki.
Three-Body is catalogued under Peacock and commonly streams on Prime Video, Peacock, Viki. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Three-Body stars Zhang Luyi, Yu Hewei, Chen Jin, Wang Ziwen. Created by Yang Lei.
Three-Body is primarily in Mandarin (China). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
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.
No — Three-Body is not on Netflix. It streams on Prime Video, Peacock, WeTV, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Peacock. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Yes — Three-Body is available on Prime Video in many regions (catalogued under Peacock on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Prime Video app or the where-to-watch notes.
Three-Body first aired in 2023 and is still running (2023–present). Created by Yang Lei; it streams on Prime Video, Peacock, WeTV today.
Three-Body has 1 season across 30 episodes (2023–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.
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.
Three-Body stars Zhang Luyi, Yu Hewei, Chen Jin, Wang Ziwen. Created by Yang Lei.
Three-Body has 30 episodes across 1 season (2023–present).