The Netflix series “3 Body Problem” is a complex story that jumps between past and present. It centers around Ye Wenjie, a brilliant astrophysicist who witnesses a horrifying event during China’s Cultural Revolution. This shapes her perspective on humanity, leading her down a path with unforeseen consequences.
In the 1960s, Wenjie is recruited by the military due to her scientific expertise. Stationed at a remote research facility, she unknowingly becomes part of a project to establish contact with an alien civilization. Fueled by her disillusionment with humanity, she makes a fateful decision that alters the course of history.
Fast forward to present day. A group of scientists around the world grapple with unexplainable disruptions in the laws of physics. Meanwhile, the repercussions of Wenjie’s past actions begin to unfold. As humanity faces an impending alien invasion from a distant star system with a chaotic climate, these scientists must find a way to unite and confront this unimaginable threat.