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Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.
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Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.
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Episode 1
Unsettling events put a group of brilliant friends on edge as a mystery unravels with origins tracing back to China during the Cultural Revolution.
Directed by Derek Tsang Kwok-CheungWritten by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, Alexander WooGuest stars Yu Guming, Gerard Monaco, Vedette Lim, Deng Qiaozhi, Sun Yan, Yang Hewen, Perry Yung, Li Fengxu
Episode 2
Auggie's countdown jeopardizes her nanotech work. Jin becomes engrossed in an otherworldly VR game. Ye Wenjie follows through on a radical idea.
Directed by Derek Tsang Kwok-CheungWritten by Rose CartwrightGuest stars Yu Guming, Deng Qiaozhi, Benjamin Jia, Ben Schnetzer, Adrian Edmondson, Eve Ridley, Tom Wu, Russell Yuen
Episode 3
Obsessed with their virtual reality quest, Jin and Jack race to solve a complex riddle — but advancing to the next level brings harrowing consequences.
Directed by Andrew StantonWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Gerard Monaco, Adrian Edmondson, Eve Ridley, John Dagleish, Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith, Conleth Hill, Jenson Cheng
Episode 4
Jin seeks justice after a death rattles the group. Investigators learn of an extremist group devoted to an otherworldly entity ahead of a major summit.
Directed by Minkie SpiroWritten by Madhuri ShekarGuest stars Gerard Monaco, Ben Schnetzer, John Dagleish, Aidan Cheng, Naoko Mori, Avital Lvova, Jason Forbes, Stacy Abalogun
Episode 5
As threat levels rise, a secret mission to retrieve enemy intel ventures into dangerous territory. An ominous message reaches Earth.
Directed by Minkie SpiroWritten by David Benioff, D. B. WeissGuest stars Vedette Lim, John Dagleish, Jason Barnett, Em Thane, Hywel Morgan, Lainy Boyle, Jarlan Bogolubov, Lucy Russell
Episode 6
With the world in a state of panic following a momentous declaration, Wade gathers the world's greatest minds to prepare a defense plan.
Directed by Minkie SpiroWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Gerard Monaco, Maryam Moshiri, CCH Pounder, Hélène Viviès, Stephen Rahman Hughes, Bea Svistunenko, Bilal Hasna, Dustin Demri-Burns
Episode 7
A bold proposition for the Staircase Project puts the group at odds. Will weighs his options. Ye returns to a familiar place.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by David Benioff, D. B. WeissGuest stars Gerard Monaco, Adrian Edmondson, Aidan Cheng, Hélène Viviès, Stephen Rahman Hughes, Bea Svistunenko, Bilal Hasna, Mitya Savelau
Episode 8
A high-level operation upends Saul's life. With emotions and expectations high, the probe launches into space as humanity enters a daunting new era.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by David Benioff, D. B. WeissGuest stars CCH Pounder, Hélène Viviès, Stephen Rahman Hughes, Bea Svistunenko, Bilal Hasna, Josh Brener, Adam Silver, Lily Newmark
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Jovan AdepoSaul Durand
Rosalind ChaoYe Wenjie
Liam CunninghamThomas Wade
Eiza GonzálezAuggie Salazar
Jess HongJin Cheng
Marlo KellyTatiana Haas
Alex SharpWill Downing
Sea ShimookaSophon
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The Three-Body UniverseChina
