For episode 1, “Countdown,” creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo discuss ensuring the historical accuracy of the Cultural Revolution, introducing the Oxford 5, and establishing the mystery that will slowly unfold throughout the season.

For episode 2, “Red Coast,” Cast member Zine Tseng (Ye Wenjie) examines her character’s decision to reply to the message from space, while Alex Sharp (Will Downing) and John Bradley (Jack Rooney) explain the solemnity of Will’s medical diagnosis.

For episode 3, “Destroyer of Worlds,” 3 Body Problem series creators Benioff, Weiss, and Woo discuss developing the show’s VR headset and the Sophon persona, a shocking character death, and collaborating with Oscar-winning director Andrew Stanton on the VR world.

For episode 4, “Our Lord,” 3 Body Problem creators and Jonathan Pryce (Mike Evans) discuss fairytales and the concept of lying. Director Minkie Spiro talks about the big Ye Wenjie reveal of the episode and why Spiro filmed it the way she did, while Rosalind Chao (Ye Wenjie) comments on the intentions behind Ye’s fateful decision.

For episode 5, “Judgment Day,” 3 Body Problem creators and Benedict Wong (Da Shi) weigh the sacrifices the show’s protagonists have made up to this point. Director Minkie Spiro and actor Liam Cunningham (Thomas Wade) discuss the creation of the epic Judgment Day scene, and its tragic aftermath.

For episode 6, “The Stars Our Destination,” Jess Hong (Jin Cheng) and Liam Cunningham (Thomas Wade) evaluate Jin's brilliant tactical plan, the first step in Earth’s defense strategy, while Eiza González (Auggie Salazar) questions the moral implications. Alex Sharp (Will Downing) gives more insight into his character, and the relationship between Jin and Will. Rosalind Chao (Ye Wenjie) shares her feelings about Ye’s true motivations.

For episode 7, “Only Advance,” Jess Hong analyzes the nature of Jin’s relationship with Raj (Saamer Usmani) versus Will (Alex Sharp), who makes the ultimate romantic confession on his deathbed. Rosalind Chao (Ye Wenjie) teases Ye’s intentions with the “Einstein in Heaven” joke she tells Saul (Jovan Adepo) and reflects on her character's tasteful off-screen demise.

For episode 8, “Wallfacer,” Jovan Adepo (Saul Durand) predicts how Saul will handle what’s been given to him. The 3 Body Problem series creators and director Jeremy Podeswa dissect the emotionally suspenseful rocket launch scene, and what it could mean for the story going forward.