Rodney Melo

James lengthy critique of the show quite clearly comes from the mind of someone staunchly determined to dislike it on behalf of the original book's author — despite the author himself giving his blessings to every single change made. Indeed, none of the changes described by James were carried out without the creators consulting with Liu Cixin himself. And I think it's safe to assume that perhaps the person who wrote the story would be better positioned to decide what's appropriate and what isn't. But since James' review seems to have earned so many 'helpful' votes, I'd like to combat his rather subjective points, objectively. He seems to be heavily focused on the age and appearance of some of the physicists involved, and I'd like to strongly counter the presumption that very smart scientists have to look like serious grey-haired authoritarians in their 80s, clutching wooden canes and speaking with deep sonorous voices. Wizards? Yes probably. Scientists? Not necessarily. A lot of amazing scientists today are young, fancy dyed hair, have tattoos and/or piercings, and dress casually. Perhaps that's because in our modern individualistic society, folks' personal tastes aren't dictated by their career paths (and vice versa)? In fact, the show does a great job of making these brilliant physicists so relatable — you know they're smart, but you can understand them and empathize with them. And if James does get the opportunity to meet more scientists, it'll become apparent that that's generally how intelligent minds come across. Not as mechanical humanoids that recite the laws of thermodynamics when asked how they like their coffee. As to his precise, detailed specifications on what true art really should be like, I'd just like to suggest that art is subjective and nobody can really claim to be the holy authority passing final judgement on works of art. It saddens me to see such heavily biased reviews brimming with preconceived notions, because reviews like these discourage creators from being adventurous and stepping outside the norm. How many people would be brave enough to invest their reputation, time and effort into a novel that's so heavy on real science, written by an author from a country that isn't really well-known for being passionate about science fiction? The entire premise of the show, the sheer biblical grandeur of the events being attempted in the story, it's impossible to even fathom how tirelessly the team would've had to work to bring them all together. In a time when shows are becoming increasingly predictable, carefully tailored to avoid any offense, and prioritize shock/action/nudity/violence over real storytelling, it's truly depressing to see actual masterpieces get pulled apart by baseless reviews. Remember what happened to The Expanse — a few loud voices decided they know what's better than most fans, and we tragically ended up having one of the best sci-fi shows cancelled. It took years before critics realized that the show was actually perfect. If you're wondering whether 3 Body Problem is worth your time, I do hope you take the gamble because I know you'll love the ride!