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So I'm not the only one!

It's been more than 5 years since i've read the last book, but I recall there were MAJOR time skips in book2. (on the scale that characters literally died of old age)

There is no reason to wait, this is only about book 1 & while the other two books are sequels they have mostly new characters.

"I try to just focus on applauding the folks who do stand out and say things, because that takes guts."

Could you do it in that position? Would you give up your life, or at least the life & carrier that you've built just to speak out by yourself? I'm certainly more selfish than that.

Not saying your points are completely invalid, but following that logic you shouldn't watch ANY cdrama at all, because I guarantee you the cast will have at least 1-2 ppl that said something on social media that you would strongly dislike and rightly so. Also, if you watch these from a legal source you are supporting the CCP as well with your money.

As for the author, in the New Yorker interview he has directly parroted the Chinese propaganda about this issue. If you asked any mainland Chinese about this, this would be one of the most likely responses to that question.

"Silence, though a weak option, is still an option. "
I wouldn't be so certain about that..

The books at least the first 2 are absolutely incredible & largely inspired western Science Fiction writers for over 10 years now. I don't care much about the author's public and personal political views, though I call bullshit about the subtext thing in the Three Body series, though if you want to over-explain every little thing, maybe it is possible to go in that direction!?

He is a celebrity in China & celebrities have to openly support the powers that be, or be banned forever..

Are we getting 35-36 tomorrow?

I think this is the exception, not the rule. It could only happen, because the adopted book is their national pride.

It's better to go in blind.
No it's not military action. It's hard science fiction with some incredibly cool concepts introduced to the genre in 2008.

It's better to go in blind.
No it's not military action. It's hard science fiction with some incredibly cool concepts introduced to the genre in 2008.

>the top airing shows in China on MDL is really disturbing to look at

If you like Sci-fi I can recommend Three Body. (It's the adaptation of the most popular -in the West- Chinese novel of all time)

I have. Universe is good though, though there are too many filler episodes in season 1.

I'll go with Stargate, as silly as it is at times. Scifi works like this one are a rarity in Hollywood, because Scifi productions are expensive to make & the studios seem to think drama sells more than hard science fiction.

Orville is fun, but it's more of an educational comedy than actual scifi, even more so than Star Trek.

It's literally not subbed beyond 30.

I have edited my review. Thank you for alerting me!

As for my watch list, that shouldn't be taken seriously, look at my written reviews. I have reviewed every single drama I completely watched after 2019. (I don't think it's a short list, though I did not watch Mother)

It really is, oh my god. (I also looked at the raw)

I really enjoyed ep8 as well.

I often hate how in Cdramas intros and outros spoil everything. However I can really appreciate it in this one.

Much better rating than 8.5? It seems rather good as of episode 7, but that is a wee bit of an exaggeration. (plus it would be nice if everyone rated honestly, making MDL ratings fairer and more trustworthy)