A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an existential planetary threat.
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Ancón, Distrito de Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá
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Netflix’s 3 Body Problem spans continents and centuries, and its filming did too – but its present-day spine is Britain. The show shot across England, from a Buckinghamshire greenway to a Hampshire manor, then reached out to Spain, Panama and New York for the wider story.
Where was 3 Body Problem filmed?
The series was made largely in England – Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, East Sussex and London – with international locations in Spain (Galicia), Panama and New York.
Every location, explained
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England – the present-day world
The modern-day scenes used English locations including the Waddesdon Greenway in Buckinghamshire and Bramshill in Hampshire (as Wychwood Manor), with more across East Sussex and Bedfordshire.
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Galicia, Spain – the Red Coast base
The Red Coast military base scenes were shot on the coast at Baiona in Galicia, north-west Spain.
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Panama and New York
The story’s global reach took the production to Panama and to New York, where City Hall stood in for United Nations scenes.
Planning a visit
The English locations are the most accessible: the Waddesdon estate in Buckinghamshire (home to Waddesdon Manor) is a National Trust property open to visitors, and the countryside of Hampshire and East Sussex is classic English touring country an hour or so from London.
3 Body Problem Fun Facts
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A very English present day The show’s modern scenes were filmed across England, from Buckinghamshire to Hampshire and East Sussex.
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Galicia is the Red Coast base The coastal military base was shot at Baiona in Galicia, north-west Spain.
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From the Game of Thrones team The series comes from David Benioff and D.B. Weiss with Alexander Woo, adapting Liu Cixin’s novels.
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A globe-spanning shoot Beyond the UK, filming reached Spain, Panama and New York.
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Hard sci-fi on screen The show adapts the acclaimed, physics-heavy Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Red Coast base?
The Red Coast base scenes were filmed on the coast at Baiona in Galicia, Spain.
Can you visit the 3 Body Problem locations?
Yes – the Waddesdon estate in Buckinghamshire is a National Trust property open to the public.
Who made 3 Body Problem?
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo, adapting Liu Cixin’s novels for Netflix.
Was it filmed in China?
The present-day storyline was relocated largely to England, though the source novels are set in China.
