(It also allows the narrative to introduce the titular cosmic problem into things.)

And you dont always like what you find.

3 Body Problem isnow streaming on Netflix.

Wade (Liam Cunningham) stares at his reflection in a VR helmet on 3 Body Problem.

Wade (Liam Cunningham) stares at his reflection in a VR helmet on 3 Body Problem.Image: Netflix

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