'The Three Body Problem' is an adaptation of the trilogy Remembering the Past of the Earth written by Cixin Liu. The story combines very diverse events.

Scientists from different parts of the world begin to take their own lives for no apparent reason. The stars suddenly blink in unison. A metal helmet takes its wearer to a virtual reality game that takes them to the China of the Shang dynasty as well as to the England of the Tudors. And, above all, there is the threat of an alien invasion, a disturbing visit that will arrive in 400 years.