Peacock Streams Chinese 'Three-Body Problem' Ahead of Netflix's Adaptation

The Chinese adaptation, known for its faithfulness to the novels, premieres February 10, offering fans a distinct choice before Netflix's version on March 21.

• Peacock has acquired the rights to stream the Chinese adaptation of 'The Three-Body Problem,' titled Three-Body, starting February 10, ahead of Netflix's English adaptation premiere on March 21.
• The Chinese adaptation by Tencent is known for its faithfulness to the original novels, covering the entire 'Remembrance of Earth’s Past' trilogy in 30 episodes, while Netflix's adaptation will focus on the first book in 8 episodes.
• Netflix's version, developed by 'Game of Thrones' creators and 'The Terror: Infamy's Alexander Woo, aims to make the dense, physics-heavy novels accessible to a global audience, including a focus on the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
• The release of the Chinese adaptation on Peacock is strategically timed to coincide with the Lunar New Year and to capitalize on the buzz surrounding Netflix's upcoming English adaptation.
• Fans of Liu Cixin's work are presented with two distinct adaptations, sparking debates and comparisons regarding their faithfulness to the source material and their portrayal of key story elements.

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